Terrible fuel consumption - Page 3

phil_r · Feb 20th, 2011, 10:08

Hi,

Where abouts on the gauge does your engine temp get to? It should be bang on in the 3 o'clock position! I replaced my thermostat due to this and got 3-4mpg more than I was before, part was only £15 from volvo

I will also agree with the volvo plugs, they retailed at £14 +VAT last year direct from my local volvo dealer. So you don't have to go to ebay to get them cheap!

Phil

Volvon · Feb 20th, 2011, 11:45

I've had NGK's in for a year and have no probs with them, my fuel consumption is poor due to worn thermostat, engine temp never gets above 78°C so I think its dumping more fuel in thinking the engine is cold. I really need to get a new thermostat!

Other than that check your brakes aren't binding (You'd be surprised..I had 2 calipers binding!).

Feb 20th, 2011, 10:08	#21
phil_r Senior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 21:28 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Malton	Hi, Where abouts on the gauge does your engine temp get to? It should be bang on in the 3 o'clock position! I replaced my thermostat due to this and got 3-4mpg more than I was before, part was only £15 from volvo I will also agree with the volvo plugs, they retailed at £14 +VAT last year direct from my local volvo dealer. So you don't have to go to ebay to get them cheap! Phil

Feb 20th, 2011, 11:45	#22
Volvon Master Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2020 06:29 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Land of Ice & Snow	I've had NGK's in for a year and have no probs with them, my fuel consumption is poor due to worn thermostat, engine temp never gets above 78°C so I think its dumping more fuel in thinking the engine is cold. I really need to get a new thermostat! Other than that check your brakes aren't binding (You'd be surprised..I had 2 calipers binding!).

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