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Old May 25th, 2018, 18:45   #11
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Just looked on www.fuelly.com and most owners are reporting low 20s in a 960 best I read on a motorway run was 27mpg which is what i was getting.
But this is a new beast to me and I haven't a clue.
The old 2.7 was a thirsty bugger, I had that engine in a 760gle. I would expect early thirties on the run you described, amazing how a bit of forward planning can improve this.
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Old May 26th, 2018, 09:33   #12
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The old 2.7 was a thirsty bugger, I had that engine in a 760gle. I would expect early thirties on the run you described, amazing how a bit of forward planning can improve this.
Forward planning is definitely the way forward, I try to power down the hills and roll up, that and not stopping at red lights, well at least slowing down so I don't have to actually stop.
I've been trying all my usual tightwad strategies but this has certainly made the largest improvement.
I put the additive in the cab yesterday and I got about 7mpg extra so about 5% but that is due a service next week.
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