Guess the vehicle.

emjaybee · 01-06-2017, 10:23

Snap quiz!

Took this photo of my dash this morning.

Look at the average mpg. Got similar results the last three morning. I appreciate that this is only a five mile trip all three mornings, but I'm well pleased with that figure.

Can anyone guess the vehicle?

don simon · 01-06-2017, 10:37

T5?

emjaybee · 01-06-2017, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by don simon

T5?

Nope.

Banshee · 01-06-2017, 11:33

Passat?

emjaybee · 01-06-2017, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Passat?

Right country, wrong manufacturer.

terranosaurusdoug · 01-06-2017, 12:34

Ummmm, merc sprinter van

emjaybee · 01-06-2017, 12:36

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Ummmm, merc sprinter van

Top of the class you old dog!

Bang on.

My only theory is that the air temperature at 8.30/8.45 is perfect for optimum combustion. It doesn't get above 35mpg on the way back.

terranosaurusdoug · 01-06-2017, 12:39

Is the engine flat cold before the journey back?, maybe it does less mpg when warm.

oh and it wasn't much of a guess, you've mentioned your van several times

emjaybee · 02-06-2017, 09:42

Hit 43mpg again this morning. Can't figure out why it's so good. Never mind, mustn't grumble.

emjaybee · 02-06-2017, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Is the engine flat cold before the journey back?, maybe it does less mpg when warm.

oh and it wasn't much of a guess, you've mentioned your van several times

Curious, I responded to this quote yesterday with a post but it's vanished. I know I hadn't put anything rude in it so what happened there?

What I'd replied was that the engine is stone cold for the return trip as well.

It's a week of odd occurrences! Vanishing posts, and two-and-a-half ton van clearing 40 mpg!

Hmmm, maybe I'll pick up a lottery ticket on the way home, pretty sure that'll normalize things.

Lazy-Ferret · 02-06-2017, 12:20

Its done that a few times to me, I think it is when someone replies at the same time, as it then comes up with an extra screen asking if you still want to reply, but often in my haste to move on I miss the prompt and it deletes my post completely.

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01-06-2017, 11:33	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Passat? __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

01-06-2017, 10:37	#2
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	T5?

01-06-2017, 12:34	#6
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Ummmm, merc sprinter van

01-06-2017, 12:39	#8
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Is the engine flat cold before the journey back?, maybe it does less mpg when warm. oh and it wasn't much of a guess, you've mentioned your van several times

02-06-2017, 09:42	#9
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Hit 43mpg again this morning. Can't figure out why it's so good. Never mind, mustn't grumble.

02-06-2017, 12:20	#11
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Its done that a few times to me, I think it is when someone replies at the same time, as it then comes up with an extra screen asking if you still want to reply, but often in my haste to move on I miss the prompt and it deletes my post completely. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk