fuel economy

paulchucky · Feb 6th, 2011, 11:16

fuel economy ?????????
my 1.8gdi seems to use alot of petrol ie: not very economical can anyone advise as to any known problems ie: control valves , throtle bodies, sticking etc idle valves , egr etc etc etc thanks paul

Paffel · Feb 6th, 2011, 17:55

hi Paul,

Firstly, what's your driving habits like, do you only do short journeys, leave the car idling in the cold mornings to defrost it, have a heavy right foot, late braking?

paulchucky · Feb 7th, 2011, 19:01

none of the above ;
i drive very steadily i dont have a heavy foot !
mostly town driving ie: 25mph - 45/50 mph max
the computer says av 32mpg ive worked it out to 26/28 mpg
just seems very thirsty to me ????????????

Paffel · Feb 16th, 2011, 13:26

any other symptons, such as poor idle, lumpy when accelerating?
Any chance you could pop a spark plug out and inspect the colour/condition of the electrode?

tt82 · Feb 16th, 2011, 13:52

Ive just posted a thread myself with regards to poor economy. My thinking at the momment is the Fuel Pressure Regulater amongst a few other things. If you want to follow it - http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=116912

Feb 6th, 2011, 11:16	#1
paulchucky New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2012 17:05 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: leeds	fuel economy fuel economy ????????? my 1.8gdi seems to use alot of petrol ie: not very economical can anyone advise as to any known problems ie: control valves , throtle bodies, sticking etc idle valves , egr etc etc etc thanks paul

Feb 6th, 2011, 17:55	#2
Paffel VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	hi Paul, Firstly, what's your driving habits like, do you only do short journeys, leave the car idling in the cold mornings to defrost it, have a heavy right foot, late braking? __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

Feb 16th, 2011, 13:26	#4
Paffel VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	any other symptons, such as poor idle, lumpy when accelerating? Any chance you could pop a spark plug out and inspect the colour/condition of the electrode? __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD

Feb 16th, 2011, 13:52	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Ive just posted a thread myself with regards to poor economy. My thinking at the momment is the Fuel Pressure Regulater amongst a few other things. If you want to follow it - http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=116912 __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Feb 7th, 2011, 19:01	#3
paulchucky New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2012 17:05 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: leeds	none of the above ; i drive very steadily i dont have a heavy foot ! mostly town driving ie: 25mph - 45/50 mph max the computer says av 32mpg ive worked it out to 26/28 mpg just seems very thirsty to me ????????????

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