The worlds most difficult experiment

Dec 3rd, 2004, 09:10

I tried it after volvo reset my trip computer. I had a week off work to finish my kitchen and used the car to take the wife back and forth to work which is about 15miles of duel carrigeway. So full tank of fuel and off I went. AS described above. It is so hard not to floor it now and again. The tank was half full when I re-filled it and worked out that It had done 29mpg but the trip computer showed 27.8....

burchi · Dec 3rd, 2004, 09:36

Hi Andy

I was forced into this experiment recently as one of my sensors was out and I was advised to drive the car "carefully" until it was fixed.

I got 420 miles out of a tank of Optimax and the trip computer showed an average MPG of 29.1!! Bloody boring though!

It's now fixed and I'm back to the normal average MPG of 23 - 24!! Much more fun this way.

Good luck!!

Andy · Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:16

Seem to remember hitting 30mpg after the engine had been rebuilt. Didn't take it over 2500 revs for 1500 miles YAWN. Think that was 420 miles to a tank.

I now get excited when I hit 21.6 after running at 21.5 for a few months.

Need to buy a diesel, stop spending £800+ on insurance a year and £350 a month on Optimax. But that would be no fun.

That Toureg W10 diesel would be an interesting drive.... ;)

Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:19

Mine has just been sold for that very reason Andy!!!! I'm now looking for a diesel.

Adam.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 13:29

I get 28.7mpg anyway and thats my everyday driving (ie like my right foot is made of lead!)

x

burchi · Dec 3rd, 2004, 13:51

How an earth do you manage that from a T5? That's pretty impressive. There's Guys on the forums getting average 20/21!

big h · Dec 3rd, 2004, 14:37

If you manage a whole tank of fuel Andy, I'll be bloody surprised, as other posters have said, its painfully boring not engaging that turbo! I had to drive a week like an OAP (sorry any VOC OAP's) due to trouble with my car a couple of weeks ago. Nearly went mad!

I think you're right it could be the world's most difficult experiment.

Ian/Andy over 400 miles to a tank!!!!!! bloody hell, you deserve a f@$*!>` medal!!!

Wentworth Man · Dec 3rd, 2004, 21:34

Remind's me of Clarkson's great experiment with the Audi A8(?) diesel driving everywhere at feather touch and listening to radio 4 (or was it 2) but he did get to Edinburgh and back to London on one tank some 800 miles. But then he could do it with a tickover of 1000 RPM which is a bit more of a challenge in T5.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 22:57

My experiment is to see how long it is before I can finish one trip, no matter how short, without just once hitting the gas. My justification is that if I drive slowly for 10 minutes, then I deserve a little back massage.

As it happens, I did try the other night, on a 45 minute town drive (stop start) to pull away really gently and brake well in advance. This made almost no difference. It is the town driving that crucifies my mpg. Motorways and dual carriageways seem acceptable. My current average on this tank is 19.2 mpg, so take heart!

I didn't buy this car for the economy figures! As soon as it dies (I can't afford to sell it) I will buy a diesel. Hopefully, being a Volvo, it won't be for a few more years yet.

Richard Whennell
855 T5 1995
VOC member

doorman · Dec 3rd, 2004, 23:29

Well done Richard, shows your driving correctly, if you got it use it. I tried the economy run my self the other week, going down a long twisty hill, computer registered 99mpg, but at the end of my journey, I still ended up with just 21 wonderful fun packed miles to the gallon. :)

Dave
V70 'R' AWD

Dec 3rd, 2004, 09:10	#1
Matt_Watkins Guest Location:	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment I tried it after volvo reset my trip computer. I had a week off work to finish my kitchen and used the car to take the wife back and forth to work which is about 15miles of duel carrigeway. So full tank of fuel and off I went. AS described above. It is so hard not to floor it now and again. The tank was half full when I re-filled it and worked out that It had done 29mpg but the trip computer showed 27.8....

Dec 3rd, 2004, 09:36	#2
burchi Senior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Storrington, West Sussex	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment Hi Andy I was forced into this experiment recently as one of my sensors was out and I was advised to drive the car "carefully" until it was fixed. I got 420 miles out of a tank of Optimax and the trip computer showed an average MPG of 29.1!! Bloody boring though! It's now fixed and I'm back to the normal average MPG of 23 - 24!! Much more fun this way. Good luck!! __________________ Ian Burch 2003 ('53 reg) V70 R Manual. Ferrita 3" Downpipe & Sport CAT, HEICO Sport Exhaust with Quad Tips! Sold but not forgotten.... 1998 Saffron V70 R AWD Manual RICA 310 Chip, SAMCO Hoses, S/Steel Exhaust with 2 x 4" Outlets, OEM Strut Brace, Dynaudio Premium Upgrade, K&N Panel Filter

Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:16	#3
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment Seem to remember hitting 30mpg after the engine had been rebuilt. Didn't take it over 2500 revs for 1500 miles YAWN. Think that was 420 miles to a tank. I now get excited when I hit 21.6 after running at 21.5 for a few months. Need to buy a diesel, stop spending £800+ on insurance a year and £350 a month on Optimax. But that would be no fun. That Toureg W10 diesel would be an interesting drive.... ;)

Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:19	#4
volvotuning Guest Location:	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment Mine has just been sold for that very reason Andy!!!! I'm now looking for a diesel. Adam.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 13:29	#5
Mrsmopp Guest Location:	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment I get 28.7mpg anyway and thats my everyday driving (ie like my right foot is made of lead!) x

Dec 3rd, 2004, 13:51	#6
burchi Senior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Storrington, West Sussex	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment How an earth do you manage that from a T5? That's pretty impressive. There's Guys on the forums getting average 20/21! __________________ Ian Burch 2003 ('53 reg) V70 R Manual. Ferrita 3" Downpipe & Sport CAT, HEICO Sport Exhaust with Quad Tips! Sold but not forgotten.... 1998 Saffron V70 R AWD Manual RICA 310 Chip, SAMCO Hoses, S/Steel Exhaust with 2 x 4" Outlets, OEM Strut Brace, Dynaudio Premium Upgrade, K&N Panel Filter

Dec 3rd, 2004, 14:37	#7
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment If you manage a whole tank of fuel Andy, I'll be bloody surprised, as other posters have said, its painfully boring not engaging that turbo! I had to drive a week like an OAP (sorry any VOC OAP's) due to trouble with my car a couple of weeks ago. Nearly went mad! I think you're right it could be the world's most difficult experiment. Ian/Andy over 400 miles to a tank!!!!!! bloody hell, you deserve a f@$*!>` medal!!! __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

Dec 3rd, 2004, 21:34	#8
Wentworth Man VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reading View Photos By: Wentworth Man	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment Remind's me of Clarkson's great experiment with the Audi A8(?) diesel driving everywhere at feather touch and listening to radio 4 (or was it 2) but he did get to Edinburgh and back to London on one tank some 800 miles. But then he could do it with a tickover of 1000 RPM which is a bit more of a challenge in T5. __________________ '02 V70 D5 SE (BKV Best in Class 2006 and 2007) '92 945 Wentworth 114k '95 945 SE 100K '92 945 S 150K The Moon is 238857 miles distant from the Earth so I've been to the moon and back in mine...and it only took me 14 years!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 22:57	#9
rawmusic Guest Location:	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment My experiment is to see how long it is before I can finish one trip, no matter how short, without just once hitting the gas. My justification is that if I drive slowly for 10 minutes, then I deserve a little back massage. As it happens, I did try the other night, on a 45 minute town drive (stop start) to pull away really gently and brake well in advance. This made almost no difference. It is the town driving that crucifies my mpg. Motorways and dual carriageways seem acceptable. My current average on this tank is 19.2 mpg, so take heart! I didn't buy this car for the economy figures! As soon as it dies (I can't afford to sell it) I will buy a diesel. Hopefully, being a Volvo, it won't be for a few more years yet. Richard Whennell 855 T5 1995 VOC member

Dec 3rd, 2004, 23:29	#10
doorman Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 11:55 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hayling Island	RE: The worlds most difficult experiment Well done Richard, shows your driving correctly, if you got it use it. I tried the economy run my self the other week, going down a long twisty hill, computer registered 99mpg, but at the end of my journey, I still ended up with just 21 wonderful fun packed miles to the gallon. :) Dave V70 'R' AWD

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