Poor Poor fuel consumption

[Danneh]

Oh yer! i clearly like repeating myself!

it just i like to repeat myself!

Now im just worried.

 

[Toner89]

Now im just worried.

 

[bigmofokev]

My 20vt wont make up its mind sometimes it sips most time it gulps. WHO CARES

 

[Danneh]

My 20vt wont make up its mind sometimes it sips most time it gulps. WHO CARES

Well said my man.

WHO CARES

 

[BaggyHTID]

I really dont know how some people get such high milage.
I only usually see 320 from a tank, although ive never took it far beyond the fuel light so would probs push 350, thats mostly town driving....

 

[muddyboots]

My 20vt wont make up its mind sometimes it sips most time it gulps. WHO CARES

Well said my man.

WHO CARES

The OP cares, as he obviously has a problem with his car that he wants help with.

Sadly the thread has descended into "I can manage 5mpg if I drive like a tw@t" and "who cares about MPG" type posts, which don't help at all, and are now making the OP's thread a candidate for the scrapyard

 

[Danneh]

The OP cares, as he obviously has a problem with his car that he wants help with.

Sadly the thread has descended into "I can manage 5mpg if I drive like a tw@t" and "who cares about MPG" type posts, which don't help at all, and are now making the OP's thread a candidate for the scrapyard

Ok fair enough.

I've stated my point and I'll leave it as that.

If you continue to worry, work out, and justify your mpg, it will annoy you each and every time. Tbh, I think unless theres a geniune problem (take in into a Indy or Stealer) and have it fully checked over. If they find a fault with something or other, very worthwhile getting it fixed.

If not, my advice is to stop worrying and put to the back of your mind!

 

[robreidmotors]

Old fashioned advice, the best way to see if your car is using too much fuel, which is basically overfuelling, is to take the plugs out and have a look at them.

If they are black, then you are using too much fuel.

Then its check air filter (dirty, restricted), air intake pipes and throttle body (ensure its clean).

 

[bigmofokev]

Sorry also mines been playin up with different probs for a couple of months.
Its at last been sorted im so pleased.
I would start lookin at the air intake also .
Good luck

 

[kidinspace]

Just to prove a point....

Half a tank...

The light has only just come on, I still have another 30 miles or so before I need to fill up

.G.

 

[ScottHmk4]

thats outrageous , wanna swap??????????

how u get fitting gear knob bud?

 

[kidinspace]

thats outrageous , wanna swap??????????

how u get fitting gear knob bud?

Gear Knob fits a treat! My mate has an FR and is well jealous!

.G.

 

[ScottHmk4]

Awsome mate! Just out o interest how much does your car takevto fill up? 40 quid? 50?

 

[kidinspace]

Awsome mate! Just out o interest how much does your car takevto fill up? 40 quid? 50?

I don't actually know off the top of my head, I have a reciept in the car door I'll check at lunchtime....

.G.

 

[ScottHmk4]

cool

 

[st10587]

I used to get 400 out of my 1.2 aswell!

 

[Keef83]

I get at least 400 to the tank and about 40/50 after the "reserve" light comes on, mine is about half moterway and half townie roads.

Sorry forgot got a 1.9 TDI FR Derv

 

[ScottHmk4]

I used to get 400 out of my 1.2 aswell!

did u have induction kit in or big wheels?

im thinking these are whats causin my big consumption

 

[st10587]

did u have induction kit in or big wheels?

im thinking these are whats causin my big consumption

nope all standard!

 

[st10587]

I get at least 400 to the tank and about 40/50 after the "reserve" light comes on, mine is about half moterway and half townie roads.

Sorry forgot got a 1.9 TDI FR Derv

i get 600 miles to a tank on my FR