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Fuel Economy
« on: 18 May 2009, 23:24:24 »
Guys just replaced my 2.2i saloon with a 2.2i estate auto but have noticed i am only getting about 19-21mpg around the town and only 30-31 on a run compared to my saloon this is heavey, what can i do to improve economy has full service history and serviced 3000 miles ago.

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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #1 on: 18 May 2009, 23:26:12 »
Buy a 2.2 DTi 47mpg on a run and 39mpg jotting about  :y
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #2 on: 18 May 2009, 23:27:32 »
must admit sounds like a good plan  :y
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #3 on: 18 May 2009, 23:42:15 »
Buy a 3.2 V6 and enjoy the power ... to cut the running costs get it LPG'd and it'll only cost you 15p/mile against 23p/mile on petrol ......

so bags of fun at 2/3 rds the cost .. :)

AND you get the full sized engine with the right number of cylinders ..   :y :y   :)
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #4 on: 19 May 2009, 00:05:42 »
Big car, small engine..............

Don't take offence, my first Mig was a 2.0 auto
V6 power all the way  :y
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #5 on: 19 May 2009, 00:08:53 »
yeah get a 3.2! and LPG it or a 2.6

dont bother with the DTi Google "Vauxhall DTi Injector Pump" all will be revealed

if your interested in a diesel then the BMW based 2.5TD is a reliable work horse aslong as its been serviced properly
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #6 on: 19 May 2009, 06:03:22 »
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Guys just replaced my 2.2i saloon with a 2.2i estate auto but have noticed i am only getting about 19-21mpg around the town and only 30-31 on a run compared to my saloon this is heavey, what can i do to improve economy has full service history and serviced 3000 miles ago.

have placed this in wrong section can mods move if needed. :y
Crikey the jag is currently showing 21 around the doors ....... Mind you am treating it with great repect and being really nice and gentle...........FOR NOW!!  :D ;D
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #7 on: 19 May 2009, 07:36:01 »
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Guys just replaced my 2.2i saloon with a 2.2i estate auto but have noticed i am only getting about 19-21mpg around the town and only 30-31 on a run compared to my saloon this is heavey, what can i do to improve economy has full service history and serviced 3000 miles ago.

have placed this in wrong section can mods move if needed. :y

Although it's been serviced, clean the throttle body and breathers, check that it's got the correct plugs, and when was the fuel filter last changed.
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #8 on: 19 May 2009, 07:56:05 »
thanks for replys, will check throttle body and breathers at the weekend, were is the fuel filter fitted on these is it underneath or in the engine area.
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #9 on: 19 May 2009, 07:57:07 »
I see you drive a 2.2i auto addict what mpg are you getting compared to mine  :y
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #10 on: 19 May 2009, 07:57:41 »
I average 29 around town and 35 on a run in mine. father tunnie averages 32 in his. (2.2 auto) they are good reliable engines, very smooth for a 4 pot too. I will defend 2.2 petrol all the way, but I would get a 3.2 if buying again.
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #11 on: 19 May 2009, 07:59:55 »
thanks tunnie, mine is quite a lot down on yours my earlier saloon was around what you are getting now.
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #12 on: 19 May 2009, 08:06:06 »
I also have a 2.2 petrol with manual gearbox.
But my economy is way better than those mentioned, well at least on highway it is. But it always depends on the way I'm driving.
The best economy I managed to pull out was 6.6 litres on 100 km.
Will convert this to mpg if anyone needs the information.
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #13 on: 19 May 2009, 08:07:27 »
25/26 ish around town, 35/37 on a run.

Remember, an auto 'coasts' quite alot at 25 - 50 mph, you can lift off quite early, when approaching road junctions etc., thus saving fuel.
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Re: Fuel Economy
« Reply #14 on: 19 May 2009, 08:10:09 »
jeez that is around 42.7 to the gallon  :D
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