another fuel consumption thread!!!

73anth · 26-01-2011, 21:05

ive been traveling to my new job, 150 mile round trip, i filled up and it used half a tank! I was doing 80ish on motorways, is this normal consumption?

also has anyone had there 2.7 diesel remapped, to what results?

davenclaire · 26-01-2011, 21:28

80ish i think gets you there 10 minutes earlier than 60ish which is best speed for fuel consumption lots of info on here have you tried a search i just dont bother booting the terra i dont see the point at best on a run expect 30 mph try and keep your revs to 2500 and no higher threw the gears some one with more experience of these cars will be along soon

Timbo_1975 · 26-01-2011, 21:33

Originally my SWB tdi was doing 360-380miles/tank in mixed use solo and towing 10% of the time. Less in the winter due to the slower warm up and the viscous fan.

With the tuning box added and NO fan it rose to about 400 / tank.

Since then I am getting 400-420 per tank in its now-current tune .

You do the math.

polty · 28-01-2011, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbo_1975

Originally my SWB tdi was doing 360-380miles/tank in mixed use solo and towing 10% of the time. Less in the winter due to the slower warm up and the viscous fan.

With the tuning box added and NO fan it rose to about 400 / tank.

Since then I am getting 400-420 per tank in its now-current tune .

You do the math.

about 400 if i treat my mavvy right worked out around 32-34 ish to the gallon turbo not tdi

briggie · 26-01-2011, 21:35

but remember , the fuel gauge isnt linear

Timbo_1975 · 26-01-2011, 21:44

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Originally Posted by briggie

but remember , the fuel gauge isnt linear

No, it takes ages to go from full to half, then pretty quickly goes from half to empty.

73anth · 28-01-2011, 20:48

ive been in touch with a remap firm from cramlington, he has recommended someone from stockton, i will have a pop over and have a chinwag with him.

thanks for the replys, will let you know how it go's

Deleted account DD · 28-01-2011, 21:32

I know theres lots of debate regarding remap vs tuning box but at the end of the day a tuning box is mega cheaper, makes the engine livelier and returns better mpg.

On the mileage youre doing I would have thought youd soon break even on one off flea bay

Timbo_1975 · 28-01-2011, 22:16

Yes, but it is a very fudged way of doing it. Undoubtably does improve MPG though, but only if you drive as you always did, and dont make use of the extra urge. Simply because you can get up the gears sooner and hold top alot longer.

Either really wakes up the 2.7 though. Happy in 5th at 1500rpm with real grunt from 1800. Only the remap solves the breathlessness after 3500 though.

briggie · 28-01-2011, 23:09

youve obviously gotta inform your insurance company tho

. but cant do anything to a td really can you ?

lacroupade · 28-01-2011, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

youve obviously gotta inform your insurance company tho

. but cant do anything to a td really can you ?

rules are for the observance of fools and the guidance of wise men.

..of which, I am one.

26-01-2011, 21:05	#1
73anth Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north east Vehicle: 2.7tdi Lwb terrano Posts: 35	another fuel consumption thread!!! ive been traveling to my new job, 150 mile round trip, i filled up and it used half a tank! I was doing 80ish on motorways, is this normal consumption? also has anyone had there 2.7 diesel remapped, to what results?

26-01-2011, 21:28	#2
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	80ish why ? 80ish i think gets you there 10 minutes earlier than 60ish which is best speed for fuel consumption lots of info on here have you tried a search i just dont bother booting the terra i dont see the point at best on a run expect 30 mph try and keep your revs to 2500 and no higher threw the gears some one with more experience of these cars will be along soon

26-01-2011, 21:33	#3
Timbo_1975 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S Shropshire Vehicle: Inbetween Terrano's ! Posts: 967	Originally my SWB tdi was doing 360-380miles/tank in mixed use solo and towing 10% of the time. Less in the winter due to the slower warm up and the viscous fan. With the tuning box added and NO fan it rose to about 400 / tank. Since then I am getting 400-420 per tank in its now-current tune . You do the math.

26-01-2011, 21:35	#5
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	but remember , the fuel gauge isnt linear

28-01-2011, 20:48	#7
73anth Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north east Vehicle: 2.7tdi Lwb terrano Posts: 35	ive been in touch with a remap firm from cramlington, he has recommended someone from stockton, i will have a pop over and have a chinwag with him. thanks for the replys, will let you know how it go's

28-01-2011, 21:32	#8
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	I know theres lots of debate regarding remap vs tuning box but at the end of the day a tuning box is mega cheaper, makes the engine livelier and returns better mpg. On the mileage youre doing I would have thought youd soon break even on one off flea bay

28-01-2011, 22:16	#9
Timbo_1975 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S Shropshire Vehicle: Inbetween Terrano's ! Posts: 967	Yes, but it is a very fudged way of doing it. Undoubtably does improve MPG though, but only if you drive as you always did, and dont make use of the extra urge. Simply because you can get up the gears sooner and hold top alot longer. Either really wakes up the 2.7 though. Happy in 5th at 1500rpm with real grunt from 1800. Only the remap solves the breathlessness after 3500 though.

28-01-2011, 23:09	#10
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	youve obviously gotta inform your insurance company tho . but cant do anything to a td really can you ?