Page 3 of 58 FirstFirst 123451353 ... LastLast
Results 31 to 45 of 865

Thread: Fuel economy thread

  1. #31
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Birmingham, England
    Posts
    2,205
    only recently inherited mums car, when I find some time, some photos and an egggnog to follow, but last three tanks have given following mpgs

    Nissan Micra 1.3 GX

    37.26 mpg
    37.98 mpg
    38.16 mpg

    and its not sedentary driving either, plenty of aggressive acceleration thrown in, so not bad!! main tip i learnt from last fulltank, dont go crazy with the throttle when engine is cold - once its warmed up, which takes all of 3 mins, then by all means go nuts!!!
    Porsche!

  2. #32
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Posts
    8,068
    You thrash a Micra? You hardman

  3. #33
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    St. Austell, Cornwall, UK
    Posts
    515
    well my '98 rover 414i, thats the 16v twin cam btw (proud) has a faulty fuel needle meaning that it goes form half a tank to empty so i a.) can't work out the mileage and b.) haven't got the balls to see how low it'll go, that and i'm really lazy. but doing 90mph down the M5 on the way back from the girlfriend's in Newport does seem to drink more than on the way up. don't know why?!? I only have a 2 mile drive to work (again with the lazyness) but i do a lot of motorway miles seeing my girl so i will work it out sometime soon.
    "When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I tip my hat." - Henry Ford

  4. #34
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Posts
    3,560
    Saab 900 Turbo ('92)

    2.1 litre Turbo engine with cold air intake, reprogrammed boost controller, K&N air filter, lowered.

    Best highway economy 7.58/100km
    Normal freeway 8.2-9 /100km
    Normal city 12 / 100km
    Worst 18.2 / 100km
    Chief of Secret Police and CFO - Brotherhood of Jelly
    No Mr. Craig, I expect you to die! On the inside. Of heartbreak. You emo bitch

  5. #35
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Rozenburg, Holland
    Posts
    27,329
    Quote Originally Posted by Dantera22B
    well my '98 rover 414i, thats the 16v twin cam btw (proud) has a faulty fuel needle meaning that it goes form half a tank to empty so i a.) can't work out the mileage and b.) haven't got the balls to see how low it'll go, that and i'm really lazy. but doing 90mph down the M5 on the way back from the girlfriend's in Newport does seem to drink more than on the way up. don't know why?!? I only have a 2 mile drive to work (again with the lazyness) but i do a lot of motorway miles seeing my girl so i will work it out sometime soon.

    you don't need the fuel gauge to establish your mileage. Just write down when you refueled and calculate the number of miles driven at your next fuel stop.
    "I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams

  6. #36
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    San Fernando Valley, Calif.
    Posts
    6,794
    1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (aftermarket dual exhaust) premium fuel...
    11 mpg average

    1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine, regular fuel...
    10.5 mpg average (which is why I drive it only once every 7-10 days)

    1995 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, regular fuel...
    17.8-24.3 mpg, 22 mpg average

    (Former car)
    1966 Dodge Dart GT V-8, modifications: dual exhaust, 4- bbl 500-cfm Carter AFB carb, Holley intake manifold, shift kit, electronic ignition...
    14-18 mpg
    '76 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine, '95 Lincoln Town Car.

  7. #37
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Sydney, Down Under
    Posts
    8,833
    Quote Originally Posted by Cyco
    Saab 900 Turbo ('92)

    2.1 litre Turbo engine with cold air intake, reprogrammed boost controller, K&N air filter, lowered.
    You forgot the full d0rift0 Cobra seat!
    Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
    – Hunter Thompson

  8. #38
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    brisbane - sub-tropical land of mangoes
    Posts
    16,251
    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen
    You forgot the full d0rift0 Cobra seat!
    that's like an instant 15mpg bonus, thinking about stuffing a pair into the honda.
    Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."

  9. #39
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Posts
    8,068
    BREAKING NEWS!!!

    I just got 37mpg.

  10. #40
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Rozenburg, Holland
    Posts
    27,329
    Quote Originally Posted by IWantAnAudiRS6
    BREAKING NEWS!!!

    I just got 37mpg.
    imperial gallons i am sure...
    "I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams

  11. #41
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Posts
    3,560
    Quote Originally Posted by IWAARS6
    I just got 37mpg.
    So what is that in real terms? (litres/100km)
    Chief of Secret Police and CFO - Brotherhood of Jelly
    No Mr. Craig, I expect you to die! On the inside. Of heartbreak. You emo bitch

  12. #42
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Belgium
    Posts
    1,991
    About 6,3/100km I think..

  13. #43
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Sydney, Down Under
    Posts
    8,833
    Quote Originally Posted by clutch-monkey
    that's like an instant 15mpg bonus
    yeah, circumventing the laws of physics by compressing rear-seat passengers and reducing their density. Warning to all: Do not sit in the rear of 92 Saab with Cyco and Ballz in front. Nothing good can come of it.

    Oh, and back on topic:

    2001 Lancer GLi, 990kg, 1.8 SOHC 16v 4cyl, 5spd manual, 91 RON. About 8 or 9l/100km. That's driving which is done mostly 80kmh, with some start and stop traffic.
    Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
    – Hunter Thompson

  14. #44
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    brisbane - sub-tropical land of mangoes
    Posts
    16,251
    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen
    yeah, circumventing the laws of physics by compressing rear-seat passengers and reducing their density. Warning to all: Do not sit in the rear of 92 Saab with Cyco and Ballz in front. Nothing good can come of it.
    so..if i put two in the honda, my car will then create fuel? at a rate of approx 2mpg?
    *runs to autobarn*

    lol, try the back of an S14 with chris and simon in the front..
    Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."

  15. #45
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    San Fernando Valley, Calif.
    Posts
    6,794
    Quote Originally Posted by Cyco
    So what is that in real terms?
    37 mpg.
    '76 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine, '95 Lincoln Town Car.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. VE Failing to excite buyers.
    By adrenaline in forum General Automotive
    Replies: 38
    Last Post: 10-24-2006, 02:25 AM
  2. how funny was the "attention ferrari haters" thread
    By jump15vc in forum General Automotive
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-05-2006, 10:41 PM
  3. lukehow and Robb Mann thread
    By Matra et Alpine in forum Miscellaneous
    Replies: 43
    Last Post: 12-12-2004, 06:54 PM
  4. About the enzo thread
    By werty in forum Website discussion
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 09-19-2004, 04:03 PM
  5. Changing thread name
    By Rijoh in forum Website discussion
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-11-2004, 07:33 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •