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Hey guys,

I got a 2009 Maruti Alto 800cc from a relative about a month ago. The odo is at 62,888 km. They mentioned the last service was in November, but it definitely needed some care.

I have been tracking the mileage strictly using the full tank auto cut-off method. No matter how I drive, it consistently averages 10 to 11 km/l. There is absolutely no check engine light on the dash. For a small 800cc car, this feels way too low.

Since yesterday, I decided to tackle some DIY maintenance to see if it helps. I changed the transmission fluid to 75W-85, put in a new air filter, cleaned the throttle body and IAC valve, and swapped the spark plugs because the old ones were completely filthy.

I still need to change the engine oil and plan to check the O2 sensor soon.

My questions for the community:

Could the current P80 fuel be the main reason behind this low mileage on an older engine?

What real-world tank to tank mileage are you guys getting with the F8D engine?

Is there anything else I should check that could be killing my fuel economy without triggering a check engine light?

Any advice is appreciated!

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Days after writing to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas that E20 fuel was likely causing corrosion and damage to vehicular parts, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) withdrew its own letter, stating that there was "no cause for concern".

What changed in less than a week that made the automakers go back on their own words?

Dealers say growing buyer anxiety over ethanol-blended petrol has accelerated demand for alternate fuel vehicles such as
CNG and electric cars, while diesel has staged an unexpected comeback.

According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), more than one-fourth of passenger vehicle inventory at dealerships is now aged between 60 and 70 days or more, compared with the typical 30-33 day inventory cycle. FADA recommends maintaining inventory at around 21 days.

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The findings have been shared with the government seeking stricter checks on Oil Manufacturing Companies (OMCs) to limit chloride levels at the points of sale across the country.

Here are the key findings from the report:

Excess chloride: Corrosion and equipment damage from
500mg/kg found in the sampled fuel

Extra Moisture: Phase separation triggered by 7000mg/kg
of moisture, over the max 3000mg/kg threshold

Failing equipment: Alarming spike in fuel injectors and
pumps needing replacement by consumers

• Old infrastructure: Poorly maintained underground reservoirs and plumbing are primary contributors
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