Full tank challenge. - Page 5

Bhowani 2 · Oct 30th, 2006, 19:22

Well, the gasman is back from Norway - on the last boat from Kristiansand to Newcastle yesterday. Sad.....however I have been improving my figures for the purposes of the challenge. Needless to say. LPG users can get a mileage figure every tankful as we fill up to the top each time automatically.
Now my "punt" for LPG range is 280 miles on 45.07 litres, = 27.6 mpg.........and as for how much I'd get on my 25L of petrol, dunno, I use maybe 3 gallons a quarter and ain't going to fill it for nobody, this is YORKSHIRE!
Any improvements on 27.6mpg fellow VOLVO gasmen?
Remember 27.6 = 66.3 mpg equivalent..........so sadly not in diesel territory!

NugentS · Oct 31st, 2006, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Bhowani 2

Can the Gasmen (LPG) join in? We ( S60 and V70s ) have 45 usable litres of LPG and 25ish of petrol. Say 250 max on LPG, and 164 on petrol makes 414 miles max........... any takers?
Bhowani

I get 300 to 350 from Petrol and another 320-340 from LPG which makes 620 - 690 on mine.

Sean

CTCNetwork · Nov 1st, 2006, 22:22

Hi,

Just filled up my tank (and that took ages, even from just under half full!!) and used V-Max or whatever it is..
Used a litre just to get back from the garage!!

Will be off to Hollyhead tomorrow, then escape from Dublin, then on.
Shall see how far this tank can take me..

Des. . .

Drew · Nov 2nd, 2006, 09:30

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Originally Posted by Madleee

Has anyone tried a challenge where you see how far you get from 1 tank of fuel?
Could you bare driving like an old fart for a whole tanks worth of fuel?

More fun would be to see who could get the leat mileage out of a tank of fuel (Solo, no Caravans or trailers allowed)

Volvo 854 T5 manual with RICA 304 ECU running on Shell V-Power. I mainly commute 25 miles a day in a mix of stood traffic and a 8 mile stretch of rolling traffic.

I refilled with Tesco 99 RON. 0.88 / litre x 5 / 1.1 = £4.00 / gallon.
£50.30 / 4 = 12.58 gallons.

260 miles / 12.58 = 20.67mpg

roy chu1 · Nov 4th, 2006, 12:44

I remember a couple of years ago when I got 600 miles to an empty tank on my computer.

In the end that tank got me 480 miles to the tank.

V70 T5 1998

I thought this was alright, I still average 350 to 400.

alsner · Nov 4th, 2006, 13:24

Just a quick update, filled up tank from half a tank (29litres added) and drove 160 miles in one day and still have well over half a tank left. Road conditions motorway (junction 10a - 22 M5), A/B roads around Somerset back to Bath then up the A46 to Cheltenham. I was driving normally and did overtake if warranted and my speed on the motorway was between 70 - 80mph

So far roughly 30 mpg... Not bad for a 740 turbo 2.3

I'm going down to Bournemouth on Tuesday so I'll put more fuel in when I need it, more info when I get back.

Ali

dipsta · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:54

ok from a full tank of v power i have managed, 340 miles from my c70 t5 gt.

this is with leeds city driving, being stood in traffic in the morning. etc

about 20mpg

not too bad.

alsner · Nov 7th, 2006, 22:55

Here is a basic result from full to just above red (2-3mm) on my car 320 miles all driving conditions and all types of road and not with economy purely in mind (normal driving), I could've got more out of it but didn't fancy running out on roads I don't know.. 89 745 2.3 turbo intercooler B230ET.

Unfortunatley when I needed to put fuel in I couldn't find the right fuel so only put enough 97 ron in (Esso) to get home. I will perform a proper test over the next few days as I'm off to Essex and will get an accurate result.

Ali

CTCNetwork · Nov 8th, 2006, 01:26

Hi,

Just back from Ireland. Those roads need serious maintenance!!!

My full tank got me 378 miles before I needed to fill/top up.
The tanks, however, was not empty and had not reached the low fuel warning point.

I used 135.57 litres of petrol an traveled 764.2 miles.
135.57 ltrs = 29.82 Gals
This works out at 25.63 miles per gallon.

Journey out mostly at 75-80mph then 65mph to destination.
Some traffic and town driving and sitting in the car, engine running in contemplation!
A few leasurely trips and the journey home.
Homeward was 65 to port and the 65-75 back home.

Not bad for a 3.0 guzzler...

Des. . .

alsner · Nov 8th, 2006, 01:37

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Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

Hi,

Just back from Ireland. Those roads need serious maintenance!!!

This works out at 25.63 miles per gallon.

Not bad for a 3.0 guzzler...

Des. . .

Welcome back Des, Do you mean to say you've found roads that are worse than ours or just on a par with us?? 25.63 mpg that's not bad at all......

ALi

Oct 30th, 2006, 19:22	#41
Bhowani 2 Bhowani Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 12:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ilkley Moor Edge!	The Fuel Challenge Well, the gasman is back from Norway - on the last boat from Kristiansand to Newcastle yesterday. Sad.....however I have been improving my figures for the purposes of the challenge. Needless to say. LPG users can get a mileage figure every tankful as we fill up to the top each time automatically. Now my "punt" for LPG range is 280 miles on 45.07 litres, = 27.6 mpg.........and as for how much I'd get on my 25L of petrol, dunno, I use maybe 3 gallons a quarter and ain't going to fill it for nobody, this is YORKSHIRE! Any improvements on 27.6mpg fellow VOLVO gasmen? Remember 27.6 = 66.3 mpg equivalent..........so sadly not in diesel territory!

Nov 1st, 2006, 22:22	#43
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Just filled up my tank (and that took ages, even from just under half full!!) and used V-Max or whatever it is.. Used a litre just to get back from the garage!! Will be off to Hollyhead tomorrow, then escape from Dublin, then on. Shall see how far this tank can take me.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Nov 4th, 2006, 13:24	#46
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	Just a quick update, filled up tank from half a tank (29litres added) and drove 160 miles in one day and still have well over half a tank left. Road conditions motorway (junction 10a - 22 M5), A/B roads around Somerset back to Bath then up the A46 to Cheltenham. I was driving normally and did overtake if warranted and my speed on the motorway was between 70 - 80mph So far roughly 30 mpg... Not bad for a 740 turbo 2.3 I'm going down to Bournemouth on Tuesday so I'll put more fuel in when I need it, more info when I get back. Ali __________________ Volvo History 1990 745 GLE (10 months) 1989 745 Turbo (16 months) I will return to the fold when the time is right. *It's Just a Ride* Bill Hicks

Nov 7th, 2006, 21:54	#47
dipsta Master Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2009 09:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds/Selby View Photos By: dipsta	ok from a full tank of v power i have managed, 340 miles from my c70 t5 gt. this is with leeds city driving, being stood in traffic in the morning. etc about 20mpg not too bad. __________________

Nov 7th, 2006, 22:55	#48
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	Here is a basic result from full to just above red (2-3mm) on my car 320 miles all driving conditions and all types of road and not with economy purely in mind (normal driving), I could've got more out of it but didn't fancy running out on roads I don't know.. 89 745 2.3 turbo intercooler B230ET. Unfortunatley when I needed to put fuel in I couldn't find the right fuel so only put enough 97 ron in (Esso) to get home. I will perform a proper test over the next few days as I'm off to Essex and will get an accurate result. Ali __________________ Volvo History 1990 745 GLE (10 months) 1989 745 Turbo (16 months) I will return to the fold when the time is right. *It's Just a Ride* Bill Hicks

Nov 4th, 2006, 12:44	#45
roy chu1 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2016 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcester	I remember a couple of years ago when I got 600 miles to an empty tank on my computer. In the end that tank got me 480 miles to the tank. V70 T5 1998 I thought this was alright, I still average 350 to 400.

Nov 8th, 2006, 01:26	#49
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Just back from Ireland. Those roads need serious maintenance!!! My full tank got me 378 miles before I needed to fill/top up. The tanks, however, was not empty and had not reached the low fuel warning point. I used 135.57 litres of petrol an traveled 764.2 miles. 135.57 ltrs = 29.82 Gals This works out at 25.63 miles per gallon. Journey out mostly at 75-80mph then 65mph to destination. Some traffic and town driving and sitting in the car, engine running in contemplation! A few leasurely trips and the journey home. Homeward was 65 to port and the 65-75 back home. Not bad for a 3.0 guzzler... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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