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[Welung666]

thank u never drove an auto before is there a way of improving the fuel economy?

Yes... press the loud pedal gently

[Ian_D]

Oh dear..

U You will get the hang of it soon!  

Im sure we will all keep U you on track  

[Lizzie_Zoom]

thank u never drove an auto before is there a way of improving the fuel economy?

Yes; don't own a V6 2.5 to 3.2 miggie, or an auto, or drive around town, or drive at high speeds, or own any Omega!!  Gurgle gurgle gurgle, all that lovely fuel going down!!

[Sir Tigger KC]

I tend to knock mine into neutral if sat at lights or in traffic for a while, but does it matter if you just sit on the brake? :-/

[going crazy]

On the topic of ecomony, what would be the difference between a manual / automatic in terms of MPG with the same driving style and conditions.

TB, , How do I know if mine has a 5th gear? Is there a way to verify the engine number?
Thanks

[RobG]

If yours isn`t a diesel and manufactured post 2001 you ain`t got 5

[TheBoy]

I tend to knock mine into neutral if sat at lights or in traffic for a while, but does it matter if you just sit on the brake? :-/

Downside of footbrake in those conditions is its easy to warp pattern discs if you've been driving in a spirited manor, then sit with pads hard on the hot disc

Fuel economy not really affected, but I pop in N and handbrake on to
a) use the handbrake
b) extend the lift of my discs

[TheBoy]

On the topic of ecomony, what would be the difference between a manual / automatic in terms of MPG with the same driving style and conditions.

TB, , How do I know if mine has a 5th gear? Is there a way to verify the engine number?
Thanks

1st bit, impossible to say - auto should be similar to manual on a 50+mph cruise, around town, manual better mpg.

You're 2.0l is a 4 speed AR25 box...