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Originally Posted by Manic-me
I've had a couple of occasions while "steady state" driving where the instantaneous MPG nose dives. I was wondering if this was linked to cleaning the DPF and if others are also experiencing this.
For example - Motoway driving, 75mph, I-MPG ~ high 40s. then suddenly for a ~20 min period the displayed MPG drops to low 30's with no change in driving conditions. It recovers after some time. I have seen this a couple of times now - it may be happening quite often - I just happened to check the instantaneous MPG display.
Similarly today, driving around town, the displayed MPG was <10 - and there was a definite "burning" smell outside the car when I stopped.
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sounds very plausible - never watched that readout, may do so now to see if I notice the same, would certainly explain the fuel consumption as I struggle to keep it above 34mpg (displayed, not calculated so it could actually be lower
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