S40 (New) Engine 2.0D : - 2.0D Average mpg???? - Page 2

kebab10 · Oct 4th, 2011, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Bendolfc

Is that measured at the pump or based on the trip computer, over 300 miles my trip tends to underestimate by about 4MPG, i.e. it claims 56MPG when it's really 52MPG.

Tis based on the actual amount gone in. The computer is a few percent out in reality, but gives a good guide. Indicated 54 is more like 50-51mpg. Not bad though.

bowenslim9415 · Oct 5th, 2011, 13:52

All tyre places will do Nitrogen in tyres if asked. They let all air out and then refill with Nitrogen. Get better mpg, handling and the tyres last longer as they do not get as hot.

Still think it can do more. Would anyone recommend any injector cleaning additives??

kebab10 · Oct 5th, 2011, 15:12

I use a bottle of "STP" fuel injector cleaner just about each month in my car. £2 from Asda so no a huge expense. Dont know if it works but cant really do any great harm and at £2!

rapidvxr · Oct 5th, 2011, 20:05

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Originally Posted by bowenslim9415

Hi Guy,

one thing that they said when doing tracking that suprised me is that there is no toe adjustment on the car?? They could only adjust the camber. Is this correct?

Cheers.

Dave

i think they meant no camber adjustment

Metblackrat · Oct 8th, 2011, 16:41

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Originally Posted by kebab10

Tis based on the actual amount gone in. The computer is a few percent out in reality, but gives a good guide. Indicated 54 is more like 50-51mpg. Not bad though.

But the odometer is up to 10% out so who really knows?.

kebab10 · Oct 8th, 2011, 18:06

Odometer may be slightly underestimating or overestimating, but if I do 300 miles and put in 90 litres say then that gives me a figure. If I then drive an idicated 450 miles and put in 90 litres that also gives me a figure. A gallon is 4.546 litres. Divide one by tother gives me an mpg figure.

I know the tank only holds 50 litres or whatever but you get my drift. so, it doesnt matter if the mileage odometer is over or under. Tis the fluid going in that is measured one against tother and its only accurate to a camels back leg unless I use a measured, calibrated and very accurate odmeter. Who cares. Long time dead. Live a little.

Bigmunkynutz · Oct 10th, 2011, 18:18

I only ever get 42-44 mpg what could I look to do to improve my mpg?

I have had New tyres balanced and wheel aligned along with all new discs and pads recently, there doesn't appear to have been any increase or decrease as a result though?

I also don't drive like a loon but not like a grandpa either.

It's due the dpf additive in the next 1000 mile or so...

Oct 10th, 2011, 18:18	#17
Bigmunkynutz S40 Owner Last Online: Jun 16th, 2013 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Warrington	I only ever get 42-44 mpg what could I look to do to improve my mpg? I have had New tyres balanced and wheel aligned along with all new discs and pads recently, there doesn't appear to have been any increase or decrease as a result though? I also don't drive like a loon but not like a grandpa either. It's due the dpf additive in the next 1000 mile or so... __________________ 05 Plate S40 SE Sport

Oct 5th, 2011, 13:52	#12
bowenslim9415 New Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2011 15:03 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Doncaster	All tyre places will do Nitrogen in tyres if asked. They let all air out and then refill with Nitrogen. Get better mpg, handling and the tyres last longer as they do not get as hot. Still think it can do more. Would anyone recommend any injector cleaning additives??

Oct 5th, 2011, 15:12	#13
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	I use a bottle of "STP" fuel injector cleaner just about each month in my car. £2 from Asda so no a huge expense. Dont know if it works but cant really do any great harm and at £2!

Oct 8th, 2011, 18:06	#16
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Odometer may be slightly underestimating or overestimating, but if I do 300 miles and put in 90 litres say then that gives me a figure. If I then drive an idicated 450 miles and put in 90 litres that also gives me a figure. A gallon is 4.546 litres. Divide one by tother gives me an mpg figure. I know the tank only holds 50 litres or whatever but you get my drift. so, it doesnt matter if the mileage odometer is over or under. Tis the fluid going in that is measured one against tother and its only accurate to a camels back leg unless I use a measured, calibrated and very accurate odmeter. Who cares. Long time dead. Live a little.

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