Topic: My Fuel Consumption is not well (Read 5417 times)

Markie · « **on:** 31 August 2006, 10:10:32 »

I really normally dont take to much notice of these things.

Started using the MV6 for school run/commute in the morning.

Over the course of a week of 20minute journeys without stopping in the "snail trail" through town i seem to be averaging...

19.3mpg from a 3litre! On a motorway 70mph journey i get about 28-29 mpg Both MID figures

Car has not been above 40mph but i think that 19.3 is a bit low.

Just occasionally when its been floored i dont think it kicks you back in the seat as much - i could be paranoid here as its still lethal.

Recently serviced and was fine afterwards, also idles fine.

I am thinking breather cleaning time - anyone else got any thoughts....

And what is your 3 litre commute MPG?

hotel21 · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 August 2006, 10:15:18 »

Mine averages at 21.9 for about 3000 miles since last reset.

Generally town/bypass driving, not too much motorway.

Tempted to do a reset, seeing as how fuel prices have dropped a wee tad!!

TheBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** 31 August 2006, 10:18:18 »

My MV6 is currently reading over 26mpg according to computer (which is mega accurate as I've tweked with tech2). My journeys are probably a little better than yours.

My I suggest a replacement fuel filter, as well as breathers etc. And check the air filter.

Also, just make sure the tyre pressures are OK, as this can make a huge difference. Remember, its got cooler lately (well it has down south), so the pressures may have dropped since you last checked...

Markie · « **Reply #3 on:** 31 August 2006, 10:18:26 »

....so mine doesnt seem to be that bad does it then, bearing in mind its rush hour stop start stuff......

EDIT

Jamie

just read your post - one tyre was a bit low yesterday - sitting at 28 so its back to where it should be.

Fuel and air filters were done - oooooh 6 weeks ago so they should be ok.

Cheers!

RonaldMcBurger · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 August 2006, 10:22:30 »

19 is brilliant in town for an MV6 driven by Captain Leadfoot!

Markie · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 August 2006, 10:24:16 »

i guess your right - to be honest i also have the magic sports button on at roundabouts etc

Andy B · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 August 2006, 11:36:25 »

My 3.0 is showing 25.8 mpg which is from mostly motorway use 80mph(ish)
Lend your car to my Mrs. She'll get it down more for you. She only has 2 positions for the go pedal - all the way up & all the way down. A few winters back she used my car for her 3 or 4 mile journey to work & succeeded in reducing the mpg from around 20 to 16.8 mpg!

Big Rod · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 August 2006, 11:46:19 »

I get 22 MPG average out of the 3.2 auto!!

Couple that with doing up to 1000 miles a week hurts the pocket a bit. Some of it's expensed, 8-) but not all!!

Kev · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 August 2006, 11:46:53 »

I usaully come in about 19ish for town driving, i.e. A89 through to Glasgow, with all the lights and other holdups etc., so i don't think you're too far out.

What did you used to get?

nixoro · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 August 2006, 11:47:52 »

Whats going on my car is averaging 24.5 or something like that, at the moment it doesn't get much motorway driving and only covers a 20mile trip a day I think my display is wrong in comparison to your V6's

Markie · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 August 2006, 11:57:36 »

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I usaully come in about 19ish for town driving, i.e. A89 through to Glasgow, with all the lights and other holdups etc., so i don't think you're too far out.

What did you used to get?

sure i used to get 22 - 23 but then i have started using air con more and use the car more for daily short journeys....

Maybe it isnt far out ( man)

Bo Bo · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 August 2006, 12:45:32 »

Mine's showing 21.6 which includes a leisurely run down to Cardiff a couple of weeks ago. I usually average high 19's on a 12 mile across town journey to work & back.

TheBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 August 2006, 12:55:18 »

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Whats going on my car is averaging 24.5 or something like that, at the moment it doesn't get much motorway driving and only covers a 20mile trip a day I think my display is wrong in comparison to your V6's

IIRC, you'd be lucky to read much off your display

The only one I've seem worse is the original out of Project TB1.

Has you're MID been changed at any point?

nixoro · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 August 2006, 12:59:42 »

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Whats going on my car is averaging 24.5 or something like that, at the moment it doesn't get much motorway driving and only covers a 20mile trip a day I think my display is wrong in comparison to your V6's
IIRC, you'd be lucky to read much off your display
The only one I've seem worse is the original out of Project TB1.

Has you're MID been changed at any point?

Not as far as I know but the missing pixels seem to be down one side of the screen so reading the mileage isn't a problem.

TheBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:43:22 »

I managed to pick up a perfect one from scrappy for Project TB1 the other day, and nice and easy to change. Get it off same spec car (engine, tyres, xenons, aux heater, transmission) and it won't need programming

nixoro · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:46:50 »

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I managed to pick up a perfect one from scrappy for Project TB1 the other day, and nice and easy to change. Get it off same spec car (engine, tyres, xenons, aux heater, transmission) and it won't need programming

Thats good

I'm tempted to wait and buy new from Vx as finding a good one to the same spec so far has been a nightmare.

tunnie · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:47:21 »

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Whats going on my car is averaging 24.5 or something like that, at the moment it doesn't get much motorway driving and only covers a 20mile trip a day I think my display is wrong in comparison to your V6's
IIRC, you'd be lucky to read much off your display
The only one I've seem worse is the original out of Project TB1.

Has you're MID been changed at any point?

Not as far as I know but the missing pixels seem to be down one side of the screen so reading the mileage isn't a problem.

You should get yourself a MID from a scrappy, got mint ones down there [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

TheBoy · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:48:57 »

If you get a MID but wrong spec for car, I'm sure you know someone who will Tech2 it for a piece of paper with the picture of the queen on it

nixoro · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:51:39 »

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Whats going on my car is averaging 24.5 or something like that, at the moment it doesn't get much motorway driving and only covers a 20mile trip a day I think my display is wrong in comparison to your V6's
IIRC, you'd be lucky to read much off your display
The only one I've seem worse is the original out of Project TB1.

Has you're MID been changed at any point?

Not as far as I know but the missing pixels seem to be down one side of the screen so reading the mileage isn't a problem.

You should get yourself a MID from a scrappy, got mint ones down there [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Shall carry on the search but in my area they are not the best you can get at scrappies and what also doesn't help is the majority are GLS spec with the TID not full MID

tunnie · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:53:07 »

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Whats going on my car is averaging 24.5 or something like that, at the moment it doesn't get much motorway driving and only covers a 20mile trip a day I think my display is wrong in comparison to your V6's
IIRC, you'd be lucky to read much off your display
The only one I've seem worse is the original out of Project TB1.

Has you're MID been changed at any point?

Not as far as I know but the missing pixels seem to be down one side of the screen so reading the mileage isn't a problem.

You should get yourself a MID from a scrappy, got mint ones down there [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Shall carry on the search but in my area they are not the best you can get at scrappies and what also doesn't help is the majority are GLS spec with the TID not full MID

Not sure when I will be down my local scrappy again, but I might be able to get a full MID, there were several cars with them still intact.

TheBoy · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:53:57 »

and the early MIDs have less functions than the later ones (IIRC, no Trip distnace or trip consumption on early units)

nixoro · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:55:55 »

Tunnie if you could have a look it would be much appreciated.

Although no rush for replacing just yet.

tunnie · « **Reply #22 on:** 31 August 2006, 13:58:26 »

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Tunnie if you could have a look it would be much appreciated.

Although no rush for replacing just yet.

S'ok mate, doubt I will be down there for a while. Unless Jamie bangs on the door again and needs my services

Think the 2.0 P Reg CDX still had its MID.

nixoro · « **Reply #23 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:03:24 »

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Tunnie if you could have a look it would be much appreciated.

Although no rush for replacing just yet.

S'ok mate, doubt I will be down there for a while. Unless Jamie bangs on the door again and needs my services

Think the 2.0 P Reg CDX still had its MID.

Sounds Promising

what sort of prices do they go for at your local scrappy.

tunnie · « **Reply #24 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:04:54 »

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Tunnie if you could have a look it would be much appreciated.

Although no rush for replacing just yet.

S'ok mate, doubt I will be down there for a while. Unless Jamie bangs on the door again and needs my services

Think the 2.0 P Reg CDX still had its MID.

Sounds Promising what sort of prices do they go for at your local scrappy.

Errmm techincally its a tenner for up to 3 items. Sometimes there are 5 finger discounts available

nixoro · « **Reply #25 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:06:51 »

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Tunnie if you could have a look it would be much appreciated.

Although no rush for replacing just yet.

S'ok mate, doubt I will be down there for a while. Unless Jamie bangs on the door again and needs my services

Think the 2.0 P Reg CDX still had its MID.

Sounds Promising what sort of prices do they go for at your local scrappy.

Errmm techincally its a tenner for up to 3 items. Sometimes there are 5 finger discounts available

Flip me I live in the wrong area the last scrappy I went to wanted £40 quid for one.

tunnie · « **Reply #26 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:12:06 »

£40 !!!

- Rip off

Me and Jamie picked up a working DIS Pack with leads for £15

TheBoy · « **Reply #27 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:17:46 »

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£40 !!! - Rip off

Me and Jamie picked up a working DIS Pack with leads for £15

That sort of included the MID

nixoro · « **Reply #28 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:18:07 »

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£40 !!! - Rip off

Me and Jamie picked up a working DIS Pack with leads for £15

Thats good going, I need to get my leads and dis replaced soon I think I noticed a slight misfire the other day hasn't done it since but it could be the start of something.

tunnie · « **Reply #29 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:22:41 »

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£40 !!! - Rip off

Me and Jamie picked up a working DIS Pack with leads for £15
That sort of included the MID

Er yes we forgot to take that out of the Tesco bag?

For some reason also, I always forget to mention fuses and buttons that are in my pocket

- Student memory, beer affects it.

TheBoy · « **Reply #30 on:** 31 August 2006, 14:34:32 »

honest mistake

Markie · « **Reply #31 on:** 31 August 2006, 15:04:49 »

ripping off scrappies

love it!!!

Timbuk · « **Reply #32 on:** 31 August 2006, 15:11:26 »

When i go to pay at my scrappy, he always asks what car its off, soon as i say meega or volvo his eyes light up and the price doubles, now i say astra or veccy and its much cheaper, something i've learnt along the way

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