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RobbieH · Apr 7th, 2013, 20:53

Just a small update.

Car is now up to 102567 miles after this years blast to the Alps and back (just got back earlier this afternoon).
Can't say for sure but something seem to change to the engine's character at about 95k miles. Just seemed to smooth out that bit more.

This trip was 2316 miles, using 57 gallons of fuel (258.7 litres to be exact) so 40.7mpg. OBC was reading 45.2 so even more out than previous trips! Average speed over the trip by OBC came in at 57mph.

Motorways and autoroutes mostly there and back but with a few more entertaining and twisty runs to some slopes other than where we were staying.

Still capable of annoying some more recent cars on the Autoroute Blanche and some of the locals roads in the Morzine/Samoens area

Apr 7th, 2013, 20:53	#19
RobbieH Two wheeled lycra lout Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salford	Update Just a small update. Car is now up to 102567 miles after this years blast to the Alps and back (just got back earlier this afternoon). Can't say for sure but something seem to change to the engine's character at about 95k miles. Just seemed to smooth out that bit more. This trip was 2316 miles, using 57 gallons of fuel (258.7 litres to be exact) so 40.7mpg. OBC was reading 45.2 so even more out than previous trips! Average speed over the trip by OBC came in at 57mph. Motorways and autoroutes mostly there and back but with a few more entertaining and twisty runs to some slopes other than where we were staying. Still capable of annoying some more recent cars on the Autoroute Blanche and some of the locals roads in the Morzine/Samoens area __________________ Can we share the road please. Yes, I am insured on both 2 and 4 wheels. Not a motorist, not a cyclist, but a road user. 54 V70 D5 SE (163, EUIII) MTE, Eibach, Powerflex, IPD arb's, TWR FMIC, Ferrita cat-back.