V70: General - Reasonable fuel consumption? - Page 9

Pidgeonpost · Nov 9th, 2022, 08:32

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Originally Posted by griston64

I reckon that big auto brake pedal will be fine with bare tootsies for an emergency stop

I had a nasty moment driving back from holiday in Cornwall years ago. I needed to brake unexpectedly and the sole of my sandal went beneath the brake pedal and my foot went on top of it. I lost a few fractions of a second wondering why I couldn't lift my foot before twigging the reason and recovering. I could, of course, have just continued to press on the brake pedal with my bare foot but you don't always think of these things at the time.

SnineT · Nov 9th, 2022, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Pidgeonpost

I had a nasty moment driving back from holiday in Cornwall years ago. I needed to brake unexpectedly and the sole of my sandal went beneath the brake pedal and my foot went on top of it. I lost a few fractions of a second wondering why I couldn't lift my foot before twigging the reason and recovering. I could, of course, have just continued to press on the brake pedal with my bare foot but you don't always think of these things at the time.

A close shave for the seat as well then

Tatsfield · Nov 9th, 2022, 10:50

I found that the relative heights of the accelerator and brake pedals is such that if sliding my right foot left across to the brake it was possible that if I was wearing shoes with welted soles (were the sole protrudes out from the shoe upper), it was possible for the welt to slip under the brake pedal. To move the foot back to the right to disengage it from under the brake pedal entailed pressing the accelerator which wasn't a good idea if braking was the necessary action. I'd already encountered this on a previous non Volvo car.

My options seemed to be to change my footwear style, use my left foot for braking in the American style or modify the accelerator pedal. I didn't feel that having to wear special shoes to drive the car was realistic and American left foot braking is dangerous if you haven't been brought up on it. So I raised the accelerator pedal by attaching a cut of structural expanded packing foam to the pedal, attaching a modified second hand pedal to the foam and replacing the rubber cover on the new pedal top. It surprised me to find the the necessary height adjustment was 60mm which is a lot of difference.

I understand Volvo's logic in that they want to avoid drivers pressing both pedals at the same time but I've been driving pedal height adjusted cars now for the past 12 years and not had any problems. I recall that when I first drove the Volvo and this shoe edge under the brake pedal thing happened it was terrifying. I'm not recommending this mod to anyone as it has safety implications, but it suits me.

bananarama · Nov 9th, 2022, 12:35

Do you guys use premium diesel? Do you get more mpg when you do?

FreshAir · Nov 9th, 2022, 15:20

I have used it a couple of times.

Difference in economy is pretty much zero on diesel, certainly not measurable IMO.

Biggest difference is less diesel clatter, and emptiness of your wallet.

SnineT · Nov 9th, 2022, 16:36

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Originally Posted by bananarama

Do you guys use premium diesel? Do you get more mpg when you do?

I've a theory if they have a map designed for it then it might make a difference but afaik the cars leave the factory tuned for normal fuel.

bananarama · Nov 9th, 2022, 17:25

In my case, after having seen how filthy the fuel filter was (I doubt it wad ever been changed) the other day I filled up on Premium hoping them additional "detergents" will clear out any residual filth. So I'm expecting an imminent change in something as "things" get "cleaner", maybe even an mpg change, but after that things will probably settle into a new norm? Lets see what happens...

Pidgeonpost · Nov 9th, 2022, 18:40

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Originally Posted by SnineT

A close shave for the seat as well then

It was indeed. I clenched my teeth as well!

. Luckily it was a pretty slow crawl.

SnineT · Nov 9th, 2022, 19:16

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Originally Posted by bananarama

In my case, after having seen how filthy the fuel filter was (I doubt it wad ever been changed) the other day I filled up on Premium hoping them additional "detergents" will clear out any residual filth. So I'm expecting an imminent change in something as "things" get "cleaner", maybe even an mpg change, but after that things will probably settle into a new norm? Lets see what happens...

You should join the Cult of Redex, one 250ml bottle in the tank every 5k, the new filter is the best thing short of an oil change you can give a car.

bananarama · Nov 9th, 2022, 19:27

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Originally Posted by SnineT

You should join the Cult of Redex, one 250ml bottle in the tank every 5k, the new filter is the best thing short of an oil change you can give a car.

HA! I feel like a hypocrite because I'll never add Redex etc to the tank, but I'm OK with whatever it is BP/Shell have added; oh dear

Either way I do agree, keep the fluids and filters in good condition.

Nov 9th, 2022, 10:50	#83
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 09:46 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	I found that the relative heights of the accelerator and brake pedals is such that if sliding my right foot left across to the brake it was possible that if I was wearing shoes with welted soles (were the sole protrudes out from the shoe upper), it was possible for the welt to slip under the brake pedal. To move the foot back to the right to disengage it from under the brake pedal entailed pressing the accelerator which wasn't a good idea if braking was the necessary action. I'd already encountered this on a previous non Volvo car. My options seemed to be to change my footwear style, use my left foot for braking in the American style or modify the accelerator pedal. I didn't feel that having to wear special shoes to drive the car was realistic and American left foot braking is dangerous if you haven't been brought up on it. So I raised the accelerator pedal by attaching a cut of structural expanded packing foam to the pedal, attaching a modified second hand pedal to the foam and replacing the rubber cover on the new pedal top. It surprised me to find the the necessary height adjustment was 60mm which is a lot of difference. I understand Volvo's logic in that they want to avoid drivers pressing both pedals at the same time but I've been driving pedal height adjusted cars now for the past 12 years and not had any problems. I recall that when I first drove the Volvo and this shoe edge under the brake pedal thing happened it was terrifying. I'm not recommending this mod to anyone as it has safety implications, but it suits me. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Nov 9th, 2022, 17:25	#87
bananarama Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:57 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Reading	In my case, after having seen how filthy the fuel filter was (I doubt it wad ever been changed) the other day I filled up on Premium hoping them additional "detergents" will clear out any residual filth. So I'm expecting an imminent change in something as "things" get "cleaner", maybe even an mpg change, but after that things will probably settle into a new norm? Lets see what happens... Last edited by bananarama; Nov 9th, 2022 at 17:36.

Nov 9th, 2022, 12:35	#84
bananarama Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:57 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Reading	Do you guys use premium diesel? Do you get more mpg when you do?

Nov 9th, 2022, 15:20	#85
FreshAir Senior Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lichfield	I have used it a couple of times. Difference in economy is pretty much zero on diesel, certainly not measurable IMO. Biggest difference is less diesel clatter, and emptiness of your wallet.

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