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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Mike_T on 17 November 2009, 22:14:07
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Hi, I am quite satisfied with the MPG of my 2.5 auto its doing around 22mpg to and from work and anything from26 to 29 on a run.
It would be nice to have a little more economy so I am wondering if the ECU can be chipped for better MPG ??
Thanks.
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not enough to make it worthwhile
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Who needs a chip, after filling up last week, zero'd everything and 64 miles later... 37.4mpg. I even took a pic as I couldnt believe it. Just havent got it onto the net yet....
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I’ve got a couple of 3.0's chipped, one a Superchip the other Courtenay, I’ve found they both do give better economy especially on a run, having said that I didn't pay for them they were freebies, so not convinced I would have parted with my hard earned cash for they price they ask.
Also thinking your 2.5 should be better than 26 - 29 mpg on a run, maybe worth spending your money on a good Service.
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This may open a can of worms but I am speaking from personal experience here so am only giving my tuppence worth. Am in no way affiliated with the following company.
In 1993 my dad brought a new Toyota Previa 2.2 petrol. Although he didn't pay for his own petrol it was still a shock to be getting around 22mpg. One of his employees did a bit of side trading with a product called Ecoflow and offered my dad one on a use now and if it works buy it basis.
My dad, who was very very sceptical, took him up on his offer and after a couple of months paid him in full. Im not going to lie and say it shot up to 50mpg but he did see an increase to 26+mpg.
I personally wouldn't pay the £60+ they want from new but they do come up on fleabay occassionally for pennies. Might be worth a shot?
As a side note, we used to sell, service and repair Ripack 2000 shrink guns which shrinkwrap plastic sheets onto pallets of whatever you have. We tried a gas Ecoflow on the pipe of this and fired it up. Without the Ecoflow you could comfortably put your hand 4 ft from the end of the flame, with the Ecoflow on you honestly couldn't get within 6 feet (which actually made the gun useless as it burned big holes in the film, but it proved a point, ended up putting it on our fork lift truck)
Like I say, just my opinion.
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Thanks for you comments and help as before I am very greatful and appreciate your hands on experiences.
Oh by the way the 26-29 MPG is what its doing now, its much better in the summer months prob max at 32 MPG.
Thanks again Mike.
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Who needs a chip, after filling up last week, zero'd everything and 64 miles later... 37.4mpg. I even took a pic as I couldnt believe it. Just havent got it onto the net yet....
I went up to Lincoln Saturday and must have had the wind behind me...... Got up as far as 50.4mpg!!!! Got back and done another 60 odd mile round town, mostly cold running and it's showing 37.4mpg ;)
P.S. it's a diesel :P
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Running two 2'5's and I'm very impressed with the MPG usually 35+ on a run.