Average MPG

[Nifton]

Hi chaps,

I'm getting a heart (and wallet) breaking 11.9 at the moment. I'm guessing this is in part down to the short runs I am doing so I am not cutting the engine until it has reached mid point on the temp dial after journey. I've only done town runs so far. I have a trip to hitchin on the M1 on Wednesday so I'm hoping to get that up at bit. Is that a standard figure? what are you guys getting?

PS, I'm running on Vpower (It needs the tlc at the moment)

[M-R-P]

That's really low mate, even on short trips. I sit in traffic for ages going to and from work and I still get a weekly average of 20-23 mpg.

The run down the M1 will give you a better figure. Reset the reading before you set off. You should have an average mpg of 29-36 mpg depending how you drive.

[jdavis]

16.8 on mine although the longest journey i do is about 2 miles. a good run should up it nicely

[p fandango]

the lowest i recall from BT as an average was 14.7, even tho the CEL light might not be on i'd look at getting the codes read & possibly checking for air leaks

now where's that pic of Bonny's average MPG lol

[merc85]

My 855 t5 returns 38mpg on a run 28 around town, The Gul 854 does 32mpg on a run 25 on short trips but she is running std fuel reg

[M-R-P]

I was wondering when you'd pop - up Pedro, lol.

I think it'll be hard to guess what's going on, if the car sits in traffic for a few miles and is then left stationary but idling, it could just be a genuine figure and without taking it for a proper run and resetting the display, we just can't say.

A code reader session would show up any major faults but if the MAF is dirty or playing up, it may not have a code to read.

[p fandango]

I was wondering when you'd pop - up Pedro, lol
i'm only getting 46.7mpg at the minute, very disappointed lol

[ExternalError]

I get between 16-20 mpg on a 10 mile trip to work a day depending on how many times i knock the gaytronic box into manual at traffic lights, on long runs i get about 28-39 depending if my speedo reads triple figures or not (km/h of course)

[LiamT4]

That's really low mate, even on short trips. I sit in traffic for ages going to and from work and I still get a weekly average of 20-23 mpg.

Its not that low, depending on the circumstances.

Heres mine from the other day, journey through leicester in rush hour, about 15 miles in total.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/LiamT4/P101112_1157.jpg

Can anyone beat that?........i'm looking at you frankie lol

[M-R-P]

I've seen 2.2 on the instantaneous display a few times while blitzing 2nd down a sliproad :D

[p fandango]

Heres mine from the other day, journey through leicester in rush hour, about 15 miles in total.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/LiamT4/P101112_1157.jpg
so your driving a German barge, with no gearbox, that does 7.4mpg. I am envious (sarcasm again lol ;))

[M-R-P]

Got the heater set nice and warm too...
I suppose, when a man gets to a certain age, he has to be careful of the cold ;)

[LiamT4]

so your driving a German barge, with no gearbox, that does 7.4mpg. I am envious (sarcasm again lol ;))

Thats ok mate, if you put a 1 in front of my mpg for that journey, you come up with your tractors 1/4mile time ;-)

[LiamT4]

Got the heater set nice and warm too...
I suppose, when a man gets to a certain age, he has to be careful of the cold ;)

You can tell my mrs aint in the car or the temp would be set higher on her side lol

[WOODY T5]

only getting 27.4 at the mo round town;-(

[Jamest5r]

I get 27.5mpg using the saffy for the work commute 30 miles a day, happy with that, the mrs get's 17-18mpg in her v70 auto but she drives like an savage :), the 850 no idea as i only drive it round the block :)

[nottsgreent5]

My 855 t5 returns 38mpg on a run 28 around town, The Gul 854 does 32mpg on a run 25 on short trips but she is running std fuel reg

What fuel reg are you useing merc to get that kind of mpg on the other forum you said its a plug n play jobbie would love to know where to get one from as mines got a serios drink problem lol

[t5 pete]

There is certainly something not right i do short trips of about 6 miles and my auto v70 r give me a average of 21-22 when driving it nice

[Quicksilver]

I've only been doing stort trips and as the temperature drops so does my MPG from 20 to 16, also smells very rich on startup, whats the most common course of over fueling?

[kfc]

Your tune perhaps?

[Ali-Bongo]

22.2 average for me, mixture of short journeys and the occasional 30mile commute to work. Was 24mpg till I fitted my cone filter, it's an auto too.

[Rudeyboy18]

I have a 1998 v70 r 177k miles. I used to get an average of 28-33mpg driving normally on a variation of roads. But since having a tune up and Manual boost controller i now get 22-24mpg...... mainly because i love the new boost levels!!! So heavy right foot. I know it sounds silly but if your worried about fuel try coasting at every point possible. These cars are great for that as they are so heavy. They just keep rolling.

[T5frankie]

probably needs a new lambda sensor

[merc85]

Whats the voltage that the o2 sensor should switch/run at ??

[Kingsford G]

Whats the voltage that the o2 sensor should switch/run at ??

To meet 14.7-1 air/fuel mix ideal voltage is 0.45 as far as I know,lower is lean more is richer.0.9 is propper bad.

[foammanmark]

29.2 with my manual V70 R, but that is one good journeys, taking it easy on the gas cos it's my business mileage. At weekends, I'm usually down to 22-25.

[volvo850R]

My 850r manual has averaged 26-28mpg for commuting consistantly for the last 6 months. thats a 10 mile (one way)mixed drive to work everyday. I dont take it easy either. I put £20 worth of normal petrol in (with the light on)to cover the 100 mile commute. It gets to mid 30's on a good run.

Even when giving it a good work out on weekends it never consumes excessive amounts, unlike my old 300zx which would do 10mpg all week (every week)and 750i(12mpg) .

This one is meant to have a rica 304 but ive no proof. What it has got is a turbo back 3" stainless system with de-cat built in (its all one peice from the turbo) and a ITG panel filter. It runs on shell helix ultra 5w30 now which has seemed to make the petrol last even longer.

But i have noticed mine drinks v-power like theres no tomorrow which means it only gets it as a special treat which is a shame because it makes a huge difference.

[V70 Graham]

Got 35.5 on the way to the 'Little London' meet today, round the M25 @ 56mph !

[foammanmark]

Got 35.5 on the way to the 'Little London' meet today, round the M25 @ 56mph !

Was that a reset just before you set off? My 29.2 is since I collected the car from the bodyshop, including the RR day etc. This car is so much more economical than my laser AWD, it's great.

[jdavis]

I had a steady drive to skegness in my p1 v70 t5 auto and averaged 42mpg! When i got there said i had 550 miles range left on the full tank! Didn't stay that high for long though thanks to a chav in a corsa giving me and the Mrs a dirty looked as they overtook. I was TOLD to overtake them lol.

[V70 Graham]

Was that a reset just before you set off? My 29.2 is since I collected the car from the bodyshop, including the RR day etc. This car is so much more economical than my laser AWD, it's great.

It was, mind after getting home it's still well over 34 and will probably stay that way.....why do you think they call me 'Miss Daisy' !

[foammanmark]

It was, mind after getting home it's still well over 34 and will probably stay that way.....why do you think they call me 'Miss Daisy' !

I am also branded as a slower driver, so join the club. Sounds a decent mpg to me.

[merc85]

Well been bedding the new engine in today, had complete car full and shopping (7seater) didnt go over 4,000rpm and kept her under 14.7 psi steady 50 mile round trip between 65-75 few stop starts in and out of car parks and achieved 32mpg.

New lump seems to be bedding in nicely , be interesting to see what the mpg will be like when the blues are fitted

[phil850t5]

24.5 average in my 850 t5

[Quicksilver]

Your tune perhaps?

I'm a bit of classic rock fan, would that make a differance?

Sorry I know what you mean, the plugs, leads, cap & rotor have about 20k on them, a clean ITG filter, I've checked all the usual air leak spots, I take the Maf out every now and then and carefully clean the edge of the blade.

[Harvey]

On a run it's 32mpg,but most of the time I get 18mpg all short trips 2-5 mile trips.
S60R

[Nifton]

Right, I had a 13 mile town run to Chesterfield, with one 3 mile de-restricted stretch, I got 22.7. Sheffield to Manchester terminal 3 via A roads, got 27.1, however the conditions certainly affected the weight of my right foot. What could've been causing the issue was the air intake from the front of rad had disconnected behind the rad, and the connection to the box. Turbo seems to be whining a little more happily now as well. However, since I got it back from it's mega service, boost only ever hits 1/4 into white and quickly fades to about 1/5 with WOT. I'm guessing the actuator rod spring is getting tired. This probably warrants another thread though, after I've had a tinker... Will report back with the MPG from the M1 run on Wednesday.

[Quicksilver]

To meet 14.7-1 air/fuel mix ideal voltage is 0.45 as far as I know,lower is lean more is richer.0.9 is propper bad.

Where do you measure this? and is it the same for both probes? yes i'm lucky enough to have two on mine!!

[Saaamon]

When my girlfriend drives, it merely uses vapour.

[LiamT4]

Nobody beat my 7.4mpg then yet?? lol

[Saaamon]

No, even my lorry does better than that.

[M-R-P]

Well, after london and back in the last 3 days, here's the outcome...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9588.jpg

Note the trip computer and the MPG - not bad for a great wobbly lump with over 195k on the clock :D

MPG would have been higher but I got bored on the A31 ;)

[Nifton]

Very sexy looking dash that m8. Has a certain charm to it!!

[M-R-P]

Very sexy looking dash that m8. Has a certain charm to it!!

Good thing too... cost me over £700! (yes the dreaded DIM failure :eek:)

[Nifton]

Ouch! You know, not that this will help, but that's about the price I paid for my motor ;)

[M-R-P]

I got given my car ;)

That's why I'm not too worried about the receipts for over £3k in 18 months I have in a box ;)

Still a bloody brilliant car (now)