700/900 Fuel Economy (Petrol Engines) - Page 7

stegreg · Jul 28th, 2010, 09:05

1995 940 2.3 turbo auto.
best fuel/ sorry, "average fuel econ = 36mpg

manual boost controller fitted and running 6 psi.

the engine runs far sweeter than before in original format,its drives smoothly and give better fuel consumption than as standard.

next job is a K&N air filter element, to help engine breath better, but thats all.

id fit a sports rear exhaust box If i could find one, missed one recently on Ebay.

grollie · Jul 28th, 2010, 20:08

91 940 estate 230fb 265,000 miles. best with light load and taking easy 60ish 32mpg. But more normal used like van 28mpg. towing 25ish. Does allot of miles. average 25,000 a year incl trips to Ireland so probably in abused class but maintained well

NewVolvo · Jul 28th, 2010, 20:35

My old 780 (B280E = 2.8 V6) did 30.3mpg coming back from the BKV at a steady 70-75mph using cruise.

rasenthiran · Aug 12th, 2010, 07:53

Guys,

Please share your methods on how to improve fuel consumption for volvo cars.Mine is 96'Volvo 940(soft turbo).It will be helpfull to everyone.

Thanks

kevvydude · Aug 12th, 2010, 13:10

my 960 manual, 25-29, not tried m/way coz i dont like them, too many muppets .. but if i drive hard 20, but only got 65.000 on clock

smithysbarge · Aug 12th, 2010, 14:30

1990 740 Turbo Estate B230FT. Standard except MBC running 10psi and calibrated gauge.

Best so far Worcester to north Aberdeenshire (450miles app.). Motorway and dual carriageway cruise at indicated 70 and last 40 miles country roads at 60 = 34mpg.

mic.b · Aug 13th, 2010, 07:15

Best so far from my Lreg 960 Auto 7seater.25mpg mixed motorway and rural.19mpg cold starts/town driving.Any tips to improve this as I drive her with a very light right foot!

rob-volvo940 · Nov 1st, 2010, 11:36

1991 940 2.0 LPT Estate

On a motorway run taking it easy 65-70 (ish), av.31mpg.
Country lanes with a heavy foot av.22mpg.
Normal mix of driving av.28mpg.

monman · Nov 1st, 2010, 11:57

1991 940 20i non turbo petrol

Getting around 26-28 mpg on a run, around 20-22 town runs, should improve a little (I hope) when I do the head gasket and service it.

To be honest fuel consumption was never going to be an issue as I know its no lightweight to drag around. The car was bought purely for its comfort and diy fixability.

roadcar2000 · Nov 1st, 2010, 15:23

I am one who posted greater than 35mpg that was in a '91 940 estate 2.0 ltr on a run from Brussels to Lincoln and not exceeding 65mph. Generally though the average was 30-32mpg with normal driving. My '96 2.3 LPT estate returns 28-30mpg but useing the loud pedal on Continental motorways reduces it to 24mpg. But for both cars these figures are with a large roofbox fitted.

View Poll Results: What is your car's best fuel economy (petrol engines)?
Less than 20mpg	11	5.61%
20-21mpg	8	4.08%
22-23mpg	14	7.14%
24-25mpg	34	17.35%
26-27mpg	27	13.78%
28-29mpg	29	14.80%
30-31mpg	31	15.82%
32-33mpg	19	9.69%
34-35mpg	5	2.55%
Greater than 35mpg!	18	9.18%
Voters: 196. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 28th, 2010, 20:08	#62
grollie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 16:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Birmingham	91 940 estate 230fb 265,000 miles. best with light load and taking easy 60ish 32mpg. But more normal used like van 28mpg. towing 25ish. Does allot of miles. average 25,000 a year incl trips to Ireland so probably in abused class but maintained well Last edited by grollie; Jul 28th, 2010 at 20:12.

Jul 28th, 2010, 20:35	#63
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	My old 780 (B280E = 2.8 V6) did 30.3mpg coming back from the BKV at a steady 70-75mph using cruise. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Aug 12th, 2010, 14:30	#66
smithysbarge Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2019 18:15 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Banff View Photos By: smithysbarge	1990 740 Turbo Estate B230FT. Standard except MBC running 10psi and calibrated gauge. Best so far Worcester to north Aberdeenshire (450miles app.). Motorway and dual carriageway cruise at indicated 70 and last 40 miles country roads at 60 = 34mpg. __________________ 1990 740 Turbo Estate

Jul 28th, 2010, 09:05	#61
stegreg VOC Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2023 15:09 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wolverhampton	1995 940 2.3 turbo auto. best fuel/ sorry, "average fuel econ = 36mpg manual boost controller fitted and running 6 psi. the engine runs far sweeter than before in original format,its drives smoothly and give better fuel consumption than as standard. next job is a K&N air filter element, to help engine breath better, but thats all. id fit a sports rear exhaust box If i could find one, missed one recently on Ebay.

Aug 12th, 2010, 07:53	#64
rasenthiran New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2010 09:36 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kl	Guys, Please share your methods on how to improve fuel consumption for volvo cars.Mine is 96'Volvo 940(soft turbo).It will be helpfull to everyone. Thanks

Aug 12th, 2010, 13:10	#65
kevvydude Premier Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldershot Hampshie	my 960 manual, 25-29, not tried m/way coz i dont like them, too many muppets .. but if i drive hard 20, but only got 65.000 on clock

Aug 13th, 2010, 07:15	#67
mic.b New Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2011 20:59 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: southport	Best so far from my Lreg 960 Auto 7seater.25mpg mixed motorway and rural.19mpg cold starts/town driving.Any tips to improve this as I drive her with a very light right foot!

Nov 1st, 2010, 11:36	#68
rob-volvo940 New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2010 01:01 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Highlands	1991 940 2.0 LPT Estate On a motorway run taking it easy 65-70 (ish), av.31mpg. Country lanes with a heavy foot av.22mpg. Normal mix of driving av.28mpg.

Nov 1st, 2010, 11:57	#69
monman Junior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2012 21:19 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rhyl	1991 940 20i non turbo petrol Getting around 26-28 mpg on a run, around 20-22 town runs, should improve a little (I hope) when I do the head gasket and service it. To be honest fuel consumption was never going to be an issue as I know its no lightweight to drag around. The car was bought purely for its comfort and diy fixability.

Nov 1st, 2010, 15:23	#70
roadcar2000 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2023 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: gosport	I am one who posted greater than 35mpg that was in a '91 940 estate 2.0 ltr on a run from Brussels to Lincoln and not exceeding 65mph. Generally though the average was 30-32mpg with normal driving. My '96 2.3 LPT estate returns 28-30mpg but useing the loud pedal on Continental motorways reduces it to 24mpg. But for both cars these figures are with a large roofbox fitted.

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