Opel Astra 02 Standard 1.4

kraggy

Hi folks,

Was just wondering if someone could tell me what is the most economical way to drive an astra. is it between 2000 and 3000 rpm in all gears or is it just in certain gears?

Also, is it bad to cruise at a less than 2000 rpm in case of carbon build-up in the exhaust? heard something like but not sure.

thanks,

k.

VeVeX

Once the car is not laboring and your not reving the balls off it thats the sweet spot for economy

Driving a car around all the time worrying about economy can lead to excessive carbon build up on the intake and internals. Its good to give the car a good drive every now and again with some progressive acceleration to clear these carbon deposits.

colm_mcm

just be gentle with the right foot.

kraggy

thanks guys,

so cruising at 1500 rpm isn't bad?

colm_mcm

once the acxcelerator isn't to the floor to keep it moving!

kraggy

makes sense, thanks!

Revs has only a small part to play.

It depends on how hard your right foot is being pushed too. If you are labouring the car by keeping it at too low rev for your speed, more fuel is needed to change the speed.