Fuel Problems

Eastwa · 12-31-13, 12:08 PM

On occasional patrols I have issues with my fuel consumption for some reason I get only about half the endurance as usual for the same speed as other patrols, I hadn't noticed it before but it has appeared a few times on patrol, I got half way to the US east coast and I had used 50% of my fuel where usually I would of hardly scratched the surface.

Really strange anybody ever had the same problem ?

Regards
Eastwa

Jimbuna · 12-31-13, 12:35 PM

What version of SH3 are you playing?

Eastwa · 12-31-13, 12:38 PM

Gwx gold plus Steibler patch

Jimbuna · 12-31-13, 12:47 PM

I'm not aware of the Steibler patch or its intended function but in GWX the most economical speed is 1/3 ahead and you should also have Milch Cows in historically accurate positions and dates.

VONHARRIS · 12-31-13, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastwa

On occasional patrols I have issues with my fuel consumption for some reason I get only about half the endurance as usual for the same speed as other patrols, I hadn't noticed it before but it has appeared a few times on patrol, I got half way to the US east coast and I had used 50% of my fuel where usually I would of hardly scratched the surface.

Really strange anybody ever had the same problem ?

Regards
Eastwa

Are you using SH3 Commander's saboatage and mulfunction function?

If yes , here is your answer : Leaking fuel tank or low quality fuel or .... who knows what?

Eastwa · 01-01-14, 03:15 AM

Are yes okay, I do have that ticked on for malfunctions, I never noticed it before, thanks.

Cheers
Eastwa

BigWalleye · 01-01-14, 09:12 AM

Was weather an issue? Plowing through heavy seas in bad weather can dramatically increase your fuel consumption. From my personal observation, this seems to definitely be modeled in the game.

nionios · 01-30-14, 08:52 AM

I encountered the same consumption problem travelling in good weather without rough sea.I also use "malfunctions" in SH3 Commander.If it is a leak why it doesn't show in the damage screen,so as to be repaired?

flag4 · 01-30-14, 09:39 AM

7 - 8 knots will get you there and back - virtually anywhere on the map ( taking into account u boat type, weather conditions and damage etc..)

BigWalleye · 01-30-14, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nionios

I encountered the same consumption problem travelling in good weather without rough sea.I also use "malfunctions" in SH3 Commander.If it is a leak why it doesn't show in the damage screen,so as to be repaired?

Because there is no visible leak that you can find and repair. AFAIK, SH3 Commander sabotage/malfunction damage is not repairable while underway. Maybe you got some contaminated fuel. Or maybe there is a small leak that gives no slick that you can see and which is in an inaccessible location on the external tank. Not everything outside the pressure hull is accessible while under way. Maybe there is a fuel pickup line that is plugged. Sabotage/malfunction damage is not integrated into the game engine damage and repair system. You have to find imaginative explanations for the performance deficiencies you observe. If you find that troubling or unsatisfactory, just turn Sabotage/malfunctions off.

maillemaker · 01-30-14, 03:01 PM

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You have to find imaginative explanations for the performance deficiencies you observe.

He hit the limit on his credit card at the pump.

Steve

Obltn Strand · 01-31-14, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigWalleye

AFAIK, SH3 Commander sabotage/malfunction damage is not repairable while underway.

Oh yes it is. Just order LI to save and reload

BigWalleye · 01-31-14, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Obltn Strand

Oh yes it is. Just order LI to save and reload

Everybody wants to do stand-up!

maillemaker · 01-31-14, 12:04 PM

There's this guy on another forum I frequent that was in the Navy. He is also a great writer. He has told some fantastic stories.

One was how they convinced a deck officer upon refueling from a tanker that he needed to get the ships credit card to pay for the fuel.

There's another fantastic story of how he used to flop down on a big "bean bag chair" made up of old rags to read comic books. One day he got to looking at the rags and his comic book and decided to make up his own superhero costume. He became "Captain Neutron" complete with mask and a big N on his chest. He stormed into the officer's wardroom yelling "I claim this ship for Captain Neutron" or some such and ran out the opposite door to disappear. Shortly thereafter the "repel intruders" alarm went off and everything went ape ****. He hid the costume in a torpedo tube. Some time later someone was doing torpedo firing drills and launched Captain Neutron's costume into the bay.

OK, had to go find the thread. Here you go. Try not to cry while laughing:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpB...utron#p1192934

Steve

12-31-13, 12:08 PM	#1
Eastwa Torpedoman Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 112 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Fuel Problems On occasional patrols I have issues with my fuel consumption for some reason I get only about half the endurance as usual for the same speed as other patrols, I hadn't noticed it before but it has appeared a few times on patrol, I got half way to the US east coast and I had used 50% of my fuel where usually I would of hardly scratched the surface. Really strange anybody ever had the same problem ? Regards Eastwa

12-31-13, 12:35 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What version of SH3 are you playing? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-31-13, 12:47 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm not aware of the Steibler patch or its intended function but in GWX the most economical speed is 1/3 ahead and you should also have Milch Cows in historically accurate positions and dates. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-30-14, 09:39 AM	#9
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	7 - 8 knots will get you there and back - virtually anywhere on the map ( taking into account u boat type, weather conditions and damage etc..) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

12-31-13, 12:38 PM	#3
Eastwa Torpedoman Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 112 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Gwx gold plus Steibler patch

01-01-14, 03:15 AM	#6
Eastwa Torpedoman Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 112 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Are yes okay, I do have that ticked on for malfunctions, I never noticed it before, thanks. Cheers Eastwa

01-01-14, 09:12 AM	#7
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Was weather an issue? Plowing through heavy seas in bad weather can dramatically increase your fuel consumption. From my personal observation, this seems to definitely be modeled in the game.

01-30-14, 08:52 AM	#8
nionios Sparky Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 153 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I encountered the same consumption problem travelling in good weather without rough sea.I also use "malfunctions" in SH3 Commander.If it is a leak why it doesn't show in the damage screen,so as to be repaired?

01-31-14, 12:04 PM	#14
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	There's this guy on another forum I frequent that was in the Navy. He is also a great writer. He has told some fantastic stories. One was how they convinced a deck officer upon refueling from a tanker that he needed to get the ships credit card to pay for the fuel. There's another fantastic story of how he used to flop down on a big "bean bag chair" made up of old rags to read comic books. One day he got to looking at the rags and his comic book and decided to make up his own superhero costume. He became "Captain Neutron" complete with mask and a big N on his chest. He stormed into the officer's wardroom yelling "I claim this ship for Captain Neutron" or some such and ran out the opposite door to disappear. Shortly thereafter the "repel intruders" alarm went off and everything went ape ****. He hid the costume in a torpedo tube. Some time later someone was doing torpedo firing drills and launched Captain Neutron's costume into the bay. OK, had to go find the thread. Here you go. Try not to cry while laughing: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpB...utron#p1192934 Steve