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[tunnie]

The trip comp in the dash read 31 after the run from Swindon to Ardley, i reset it as i was leaving Swindon. Its dropped to 27mpg now, however the main gallon reading on the dash has gone from 4 done to -- blinking, so i have used 4 gallons of fuel...

And its 51 miles to Swindon from me!! I'd say i have done around 60/65 miles it in though, going via other places. At max say 70 miles.  

I was giving it stick all the way, but that average reading does not seam right.

4 gallons for 65 miles of driving!? thats not 30 ish mpg!

[Admin]

I would suspect the fuel computer is ok 27-33mpg is about right.

You know the only truly accurate way of testing though...

Fill up completely.
Reset trip computer and counter.

Drive car for a while (say 200 miles)

Refill to brim again.
Do calculation based on how much fuel was required to refill and how many miles were covered.
Now you will know how accurate gauges are.

ps. 4.55 litres = 1 gallon.

[tunnie]

cheers  

I did not realise there were 2 little buttons either side of the dash, switched it to kph (use full for Europe) and it changed to litres instead of gallons!

If the Senator gets more than 30mpg at a constant 80, then my Omega's future is looking bleak  :-/

[TheBoy]

cheers  

I did not realise there were 2 little buttons either side of the dash, switched it to kph (use full for Europe) and it changed to litres instead of gallons!

If the Senator gets more than 30mpg at a constant 80, then my Omega's future is looking bleak  :-/

MID can be set to metric units, but afaik, only via tech2.  Climate can be set to F instead of C as well on Omega incidentally, again, Tech2.

[tunnie]

cheers  

I did not realise there were 2 little buttons either side of the dash, switched it to kph (use full for Europe) and it changed to litres instead of gallons!

If the Senator gets more than 30mpg at a constant 80, then my Omega's future is looking bleak  :-/

MID can be set to metric units, but afaik, only via tech2.  Climate can be set to F instead of C as well on Omega incidentally, again, Tech2.

There is a tech1 loom in the engine bay of the Senator, might invest in one of those code readers.

James, if you happen to browse this thread did you buy that code reader? - Might try it out on the Senator, for £30 odd what ever it is, might be worth investing in one for my trip.

[TheBoy]

I believe more stuff can be flashed out on senny, not just engine.  I doubt any cheap code reader will read Senator - it will be either an expensive generic code reader, or a tech1.

[Chopsdad]

cheers  

I did not realise there were 2 little buttons either side of the dash, switched it to kph (use full for Europe) and it changed to litres instead of gallons!

If the Senator gets more than 30mpg at a constant 80, then my Omega's future is looking bleak  :-/

I'm sure your thrifty Omega will be safe    PS What MPG do you expect at 140 on the Autobahn  

[tunnie]

cheers  

I did not realise there were 2 little buttons either side of the dash, switched it to kph (use full for Europe) and it changed to litres instead of gallons!

If the Senator gets more than 30mpg at a constant 80, then my Omega's future is looking bleak  :-/

I'm sure your thrifty Omega will be safe    PS What MPG do you expect at 140 on the Autobahn  

Who cares I will be doing 140 mph totally legal!  

Although tbh i bet the Senator will do better mpg at 140 than my Omega  

[Omegatoy]

Trip is usually very accurate but!!!! you have to reset the average speed as well as the consumption to get a true  reading!!
Omegatoy

[Andy B]

I believe more stuff can be flashed out on senny, not just engine.  I doubt any cheap code reader will read Senator - it will be either an expensive generic code reader, or a tech1.

Digital dash
Alarm
Ride control suspension
Gearbox

[tunnie]

cheers for that Graham, will reset both of them on my next run.

Going to take a print out of fault codes when i go i think.

Btw is the fuel comp / range bit on the Senator meant to be illuminated at night? - Does not look like it  :-/

[Omegatoy]

yes sit is!! first try the good old thump test!! then if no go replace bulb!!

[Admin]

Yes it is supposed to be illuminated and the bulbs often go. Never tried changing one though.

[Chopsdad]

cheers  

I did not realise there were 2 little buttons either side of the dash, switched it to kph (use full for Europe) and it changed to litres instead of gallons!

If the Senator gets more than 30mpg at a constant 80, then my Omega's future is looking bleak  :-/

I'm sure your thrifty Omega will be safe    PS What MPG do you expect at 140 on the Autobahn  

Who cares I will be doing 140 mph totally legal!  

Although tbh i bet the Senator will do better mpg at 140 than my Omega  

I don't think your Omega can reach 140 - tops out at 137!  Senator still going strong.............................

[Omegatoy]

Hmm should have said replacement is a bit tricky!! its a capless bulb in a tiny hole under a white cover on the side of the unit!! usually get the blown one out with a pair of very small needle nosed pliers and push new one in with a finger!!