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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #30 on: 22 March 2015, 00:47:06 »
Quote from: Kate on 21 March 2015, 20:37:51
Hi all.

Just wondering whether it would be a problem to my auto box if I coast down hills in neutral? I live in south-east Cornwall and it's very hilly.

Does anyone have any other ideas to improve mpg?  :y

Don't say 'buy another car'.  ;D

Well firstly you will not save any fuel, modern cars shut down fuel on overrun, secondly can you imagine the grating noises trying to put an autbox back into gear after coasting, plus, as others have advised, you are not in control of the car. You asked for advice, this has been given in a form that I would expect even a Makem to understand....... ;) ;) :-*
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #31 on: 22 March 2015, 01:18:32 »
Can you explain again please? ;D
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #32 on: 22 March 2015, 01:20:54 »
Quote from: Kate on 22 March 2015, 01:18:32
Can you explain again please? ;D

No..................... :-* :-*
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #33 on: 22 March 2015, 08:31:22 »
Buy a push bike, no fuel consumption and keeps you very fit. :P :P :P
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #34 on: 22 March 2015, 08:34:31 »
As they say in f1. Lift and Coast.
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #35 on: 22 March 2015, 12:24:24 »
Thanks for all the advice. I have my answer now. :y

I'm off to Jamaica Inn now and will drive as instructed. :-* :-* :-*
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #36 on: 22 March 2015, 12:42:15 »
If you worry about fuel economy you need one of these!  :-*  :y
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #37 on: 22 March 2015, 13:11:45 »
My MV6 insist on changing down to third every time it encounters a slight downhill gradient.  :-\

This really  pisses me off..... >:(

Modern cars come a with a special 'retardation device' called brakes. :y
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #38 on: 22 March 2015, 14:57:59 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 22 March 2015, 13:11:45
My MV6 insist on changing down to third every time it encounters a slight downhill gradient.  :-\

This really  pisses me off..... >:(

Modern cars come a with a special 'retardation device' called brakes. :y
Well you would insist on having one with the wrong gearbox ::)

Might also explain how your discs last 33k miles :D
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #39 on: 22 March 2015, 16:20:33 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2015, 14:57:59
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 22 March 2015, 13:11:45
My MV6 insist on changing down to third every time it encounters a slight downhill gradient.  :-\

This really  pisses me off..... >:(

Modern cars come a with a special 'retardation device' called brakes. :y
Well you would insist on having one with the wrong gearbox ::)

Might also explain how your discs last 33k miles :D







Auto Omega is the one to have. :P :P

Manual version feels like a bus.
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #40 on: 22 March 2015, 16:27:20 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 22 March 2015, 16:20:33
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2015, 14:57:59
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 22 March 2015, 13:11:45
My MV6 insist on changing down to third every time it encounters a slight downhill gradient.  :-\

This really  pisses me off..... >:(

Modern cars come a with a special 'retardation device' called brakes. :y
Well you would insist on having one with the wrong gearbox ::)

Might also explain how your discs last 33k miles :D







Auto Omega is the one to have. :P :P

Manual version feels like a bus.

....and an Edwardian bus, at that! ;D
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #41 on: 22 March 2015, 16:57:52 »
Only if it has the wrong engine bolted to it... :P
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #42 on: 22 March 2015, 18:51:16 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2015, 16:57:52
Only if it has the wrong engine bolted to it... :P

Are the rumours true? The manual Omega shares it's gearbox with a Leyland bus. :)
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #43 on: 22 March 2015, 18:55:19 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 22 March 2015, 18:51:16
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2015, 16:57:52
Only if it has the wrong engine bolted to it... :P

Are the rumours true? The manual Omega shares it's gearbox with a Leyland bus. :)
Nah, not possible... even girls can drive a manual Omega ;D
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Re: Improving fuel economy
« Reply #44 on: 22 March 2015, 19:06:48 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 22 March 2015, 13:11:45
My MV6 insist on changing down to third every time it encounters a slight downhill gradient.  :-\

This really  pisses me off..... >:(

Modern cars come a with a special 'retardation device' called brakes. :y
Saving you fuel, not to mention being in the right gear should you encounter a spin or skid or lose control.

Try a straight, coming up to a roundabout, whilst looking an the MPG Computer, manually selecting a lower gears whilst slowing down will improve fuel consumption.   

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