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steveti
By: steveti
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Joined: 11/03/05

Economy again.

Posted: Mar 07 2011 Tags:  economy Views: 241

Ok, got the keyboard sorted from previous post so all should read a bit better now, wasn't keyboard BTW, laptop needed a boot to sort the problem, amazing how often a good old fashioned booting sorts these issues.

OK, real post here. I have posted previously regarding the economy of my Mk3.5, my previous Mk3 easily achieved 30mpg + in normal day to day running yet my Mk3.5 will return me 26-27MPG and no more.

No change in driving style etc. I always used the calculation method rather than relying on the scangauge and am doing the same on the 3.5, the avge MPG gauge is however quite accurate. New K&N filter and only 1600 miles on the clock. The newness won't make that much difference, at least it didn't on my old mk 2.5 1.8 and mk3 2.0 sport, they perhaps gave a couple of MPG difference once they got say 10k miles on them, no major difference.

I know we don't buy these cars for economy but I certainly found the Mk 3 to be quite good on the fuel.

Any ideas, lead foot is not submissable as I have been trying.

Steve.


Sport Tech RC in Stormy Blue, (Saltire LE.) Eibached and Pro Gripped.

Black Voodoo Gear Knob, ILM back box, K&N panel air filter and Chromed Fog Lamp Bezel Trim.

In ardua nitor.

 



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  1. /My-Page/?userId=12186

    RE: Economy again.

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    So, thats it, back to normal, enjoying the drive as you say Jono, 20mpg, here I come lol.

    Steve

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    That’s the spirit, Steve!Thumbs up

     

    Perhaps we need a new thread? HOW LOW HAVE YOU GOT THE MPG? I’m sure our track day enthusiast members must be into the teens.

     


    Mk. 3.5, 2.0 Roadster Coupe Sport Tech, Copper Red, Eibached, aligned
    Posted: Mar 12 2011 By: Jono   Posts: 290
  2. /My-Page/?userId=8991

    RE: Economy again.

    Hey Steve, I know it's comparing apples with kiwi fruit but I couldn't resist telling you I got an ave of 72.5mpg in the Pug over 106 miles on Friday!  But bloody hell it was dull. 


    I just love the MX5 me, it's great innit?
    Posted: Mar 12 2011 By: Young Kenny   Posts: 2681
  3. /My-Page/?userId=7915

    RE: Economy again.

    12/03/2011 06:31:09, Young Kenny said:
    "

    Hey Steve, I know it's comparing apples with kiwi fruit but I couldn't resist telling you I got an ave of 72.5mpg in the Pug over 106 miles on Friday!  But bloody hell it was dull. 

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     Mr YK, a quiet word in your ear, well two actually, (P*ss off) lol. Drunk

    Steve


    Sport Tech RC in Stormy Blue, (Saltire LE.) Eibached and Pro Gripped.

    Black Voodoo Gear Knob, ILM back box, K&N panel air filter and Chromed Fog Lamp Bezel Trim.

    In ardua nitor.

     
    Posted: Mar 12 2011 By: steveti   Posts: 2461
  4. /My-Page/?userId=11416

    RE: Economy again.

    I can report that after a long drive for which I reset the trip counter, I averaged 43mpg on mostly motorway & some A roads, taking it easy at 65mph.

     

    Posted: Mar 16 2011 By: lollerskates   Posts: 48