ECO convert

Deadloak · May 15th, 2018, 19:48

Just as an experiment to see how much better MPG I could get. I decided to grin and bare using the ECO and stop start all the time.

I noticed an improvement in economy, but more over, I found that the car became very smooth to drive. The ACC is far far better when it is in ECO, very gentle in transitioning for slowing or speeding up.

The downside this time of year, it the air con is not pleasent in town driving, but on a long commute it is tolerable, provided the car was in the shade to start with.

I think I'd use it now more in the Spring/Autumn/Winter, and only in the Summer when it is not like a furnance in the car.

How do you use the ECO, if at all?

AdamXC60 · May 15th, 2018, 21:40

I’ve never activated it on my XC60.
What kind of MPG difference did you notice vs non eco mode?

Deadloak · May 15th, 2018, 21:50

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Originally Posted by AdamXC60

I’ve never activated it on my XC60.
What kind of MPG difference did you notice vs non eco mode?

Only a few 4 or 5 mpg in Winter/Spring (Not done my normal commute yet in Summer). That is not very significant, but the benefit of the smooth ACC on my mostly Motorway commute sells it for me. If needed, I can still wack my Auto to sport for a quick overtake on A/B roads.

Fursty Ferret · May 15th, 2018, 22:50

You know that you can turn the AC back on after you put the car into ECO mode, right?

May 15th, 2018, 19:48	#1
Deadloak Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2023 20:54 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Winchester	ECO convert Just as an experiment to see how much better MPG I could get. I decided to grin and bare using the ECO and stop start all the time. I noticed an improvement in economy, but more over, I found that the car became very smooth to drive. The ACC is far far better when it is in ECO, very gentle in transitioning for slowing or speeding up. The downside this time of year, it the air con is not pleasent in town driving, but on a long commute it is tolerable, provided the car was in the shade to start with. I think I'd use it now more in the Spring/Autumn/Winter, and only in the Summer when it is not like a furnance in the car. How do you use the ECO, if at all? __________________ 2017 V60 SE LUX Nav auto- Magic Blue WP/RC/DAP

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May 15th, 2018, 21:40	#2
AdamXC60 New Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2018 18:27 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Somerset	I’ve never activated it on my XC60. What kind of MPG difference did you notice vs non eco mode?

May 15th, 2018, 22:50	#4
Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	You know that you can turn the AC back on after you put the car into ECO mode, right?

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