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[Omega Pixie]

When i looked in the hand book it said that i should get about 30 miles to the gallon....I am getting 18!  and that is without the caravan on the back.
How can i improve my fuel economy.....and no i am not a girl racer with a lead foot.

[cem_devecioglu]

Hi
fuel consumption generally increases with frequent start stop traffic,
car driving style (acceleration ie) and general engine condition..

Critic factors are sparks, filters, condition of oil (normal service items)

+ how healthy your sensors are (like MAF,Lambda sensors, CTS)

+ condition of valves and pistons..

18 MPG for 2.5 is a bit high I think but if you use in a very bad traffic thats also possible..


edit: condition of exhaust system and exhaust manifold gaskets must also be considered

[Tafty]

Am sure the computer averages over the last 17 miles driven - so a long run at 70mph down the motorway will/should see your mileage increase - I can usually get an average on a long run of 33mpg at an average of 78mph up to Aberdeen but as soon as I hit town traffic it eventually goes down to 15 - 23mpg. But yes they are "juicy" when driven normally and not like a sunday driver!! - but with a fair weight being humped around with the car on it's own then the 2.5 upwards is naturally going to be demanding more fuel than a lighter engined model.  Don't worry about the cost of the fuel - enjoy the ride

HTH

[martin12760460]

scary isnt it :-/ i found the same with mine and not towed my van either

[Markjay]

I drive mostly in town but go for a 150+ miles Motorway drive every week or two.

According to the MID I average 20-22mpg and 18-22mph, and this is in spite of the Motorway driving. The car is 2.6 auto.

The reason for the strong bias downward is that when driving in traffic, it is not the speed of your progress that counts, but the duration you spend stationary... e.g. in traffic light, traffic jams, etc. When yopu are not actually moving, both your mpg and mph are zero...

Unless you can avoid driving in town (including the unavoidable stops) I don't think you will see more than low to mid twenties at best...

Said that it is obviously important to keep the car in goos shape, i.e. properly inflated tyres, clean fuel system and injectors, change fliuds and filters regularly, spark plugs and HT leads in good condition etc etc, and then drive sensibly...

[cem_devecioglu]

A clean idle valve, newly serviced oil, filters,sparks and

healhty CTS+thermostat+lambda+EGR will change the figures

drastically that your ECU will never give any idea unless they are

completely gone..

[Tony H]

Most of my driving is done around town. According to the mid at an average speed of 23 mph I get 21 mpg from a tank full.

[The Barge Captain]

Most of my driving is done around town. According to the mid at an average speed of 23 mph I get 21 mpg from a tank full.

I get similar figures

But then I don't run Omegas because they are cheap    A lot of car invariably means a lot of fuel.

[philayl]

Hi, I only get 17mpg round town, about 34mpg on the motorway, I don't hang about, but don't have a particulary heavy right foot. I am looking to change soon for a new Mondeo diesel, should notice a bit of a difference in fuel consumption.

[Tony H]

Most of my driving is done around town. According to the mid at an average speed of 23 mph I get 21 mpg from a tank full.

I get similar figures

But then I don't run Omegas because they are cheap   A lot of car invariably means a lot of fuel.

Fuel economy improves considerably when you "stretch her legs" on a motorway run

[Martin_1962]

Hi, I only get 17mpg round town, about 34mpg on the motorway, I don't hang about, but don't have a particulary heavy right foot. I am looking to change soon for a new Mondeo diesel, should notice a bit of a difference in fuel consumption.

Oh dear :-/

[road_rescue]

I get about 25 mpg out of my 2.5V6 saloon round town- I must be driving like an old man

I'll just go find my driving gloves and tartan picnic rug!

[Omega Pixie]

Thnakyou
Though you have added to the jobs my husband now has to look at on my car....but boy will it be worth it in the end...I love my car.

[caolan_p]

  
  For the rest of this year DON'T purchase ANY petrol from the two biggest oil companies (which now are one), ESSO and BP.
 
  If they are not selling any petrol, they will be inclined to reduce their prices. If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have to follow suit. But to have an impact we need to reach literally millions of Esso and BP petrol buyers. It's really simple to do!!
  
this is part of an email i got today  

[davlad22]

So do I walk the 25 miles to college with gear carried on my back???

It's bloody government tax that stings us for all our cash  

....and pixie, i'm suprised none of these lads didn't suggest releasing the handbrake before you set off! What true gents!