mpg
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:11 pm
my mpg seems to have suddenly dropped from 40 - 45mpg to 35 - 38mpg. driving style unchanged. common easy fix ???
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:20 pm
what car?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:28 am
sorry.............1.9 stdi 2002
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:21 am
that's definitely low for a TDI, what do you get on a long run at 50-60mph?
the weather and time of day can effect mpg due to what ancillaries you use. I find my mpg drops by 10-15% when it's dark and wet on the road, and cold outside.
however, first thing I'd do is go on the motorway / a road at 56mph and see what MPG you return. If it's in the 50s you might not have a problem.
the weather and time of day can effect mpg due to what ancillaries you use. I find my mpg drops by 10-15% when it's dark and wet on the road, and cold outside.
however, first thing I'd do is go on the motorway / a road at 56mph and see what MPG you return. If it's in the 50s you might not have a problem.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:09 pm
ty david ill try at weekend
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:59 pm
is it an sdi, or a tdi ?????
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:44 pm
its a 1.9 stdi
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:48 pm
I presume that's the TDI but the "S" spec level?
either way, you can only really trell if something's up by running at a steaady speed and seeing the mpg returned. It could just be that the nasty weather and the driving habits have hit your mpg hard.
One other thing - check your tyres are pumped up correctly.
either way, you can only really trell if something's up by running at a steaady speed and seeing the mpg returned. It could just be that the nasty weather and the driving habits have hit your mpg hard.
One other thing - check your tyres are pumped up correctly.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:31 pm
Unless by S he means Sport, because as far as I'm aware, the 1.9 TDi Polos are only available in 'Sport' (or GT) spec. Unless he's from the continent?
Ash
Ash
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:36 pm
also, I read your other post about the fuel gauge - I think it might be wise to actually measure your mpg via filling the tank up to the top and then refilling after 100 miles or so.
It could be that your readout of 38mpg is corrupt. Unless you've worked it out to be 38mpg with this method?
It could be that your readout of 38mpg is corrupt. Unless you've worked it out to be 38mpg with this method?
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:52 am
Sorry to hijack but what is the common mpg for a 1.2e 55?anyone know?
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:15 pm
Not sure but mines always pretty s**tpeterbuk wrote:Sorry to hijack but what is the common mpg for a 1.2e 55?anyone know?
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:13 pm
do you get about 300 to a tank?thats about wat im getting
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:54 am
Yer about that 
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:28 pm
What sort of driving?mc_iver_9n wrote:Yer about that
Ash