V70 r (03) mpg

[Flanimal]

Dear All

Is there anything 'out there' than can up the MPG on a V70 R 2003? I have a speedhawk in my Mrs V70 D5 giving me 57mpg right now, and I am hoping there is something out there that can justify a purchase!!! I think I know the answer to this, but here's hoping...

[t5 pete]

Another d5

[T5frankie]

Don't drive it?

[M-R-P]

A good service would help. Also, I found fitting a set of refurbished injectors gave me another 6-8mpg.
Cleaning the MAF might help a bit too.

Thing is, it's a 2.5L turbocharged car that, with 2 passengers, isn't too far off 2 ton. The AWD will be hammering the fuel economy too. What's your weekly average mpg at the moment?

[Harvey]

My R does 18 mpg around town and 32 mpg on a run if I stay at speed limits.
Sounds like you need a D5 if you can't live with the lower MPG.

[Flanimal]

Thank you all - like I say, I thought I knew the answer to my question, but you never know. MRP - I can do as much as 2K per month (the new car - whatever it is - would be for work) and you're quite right a V70 R is what it is so to speak. I am starting to look at the D5 'Sport' models now. Thing is, I just love the R's! I have a 1995 T5R (gull) that I am bringing to one of the site events as soon as one comes up that's close enough and works with the diary. Thanks again guys - it was worth a punt eh?

[stevmo]

ideas to improve economy on any car - 1) smaller wheels with narrower tyres reduces rolling resistance 2) choice of tyre affects economy 3) tyre pressues - ensure they are correct or a fraction higher as slight over inflation reduces rolling resistance again 4) remove any excess weight from the car - random crap we all keep in cars that you never use, just take it out 5) dont use the AC as that increases consumptions 6) turn off any electric device you dont need as this draws current which increases alternator load which increases engine load 7) manage gear changes and anticipate what the traffic is doing - if its a manual do not slip it in to neutral as you coast, keep in gear. You want to try and keep the car rolling and basically avoid first unless you are actually stationary 8) be sure you use the right gear - think you do better at 40 in 5th than 4th? (based on my 5 speed S60 2.0T) wrong. Due to you having to press the pedal ever so slightly harder to maintain momentum you actually use more fuel.

If you stick to just driving like this I have seen an average of 46.3 out of my 2.0T. Problem is i get bored and end up keeping crap in my car and it was hot today so I'm only getting 34.1 :(
Must do my tyre pressures..

[BIG DAN]

I had the same problem with my xc so ive now got a diesel

the only true way to save money on fuel is diesel or lpg conversion lpg gives you same mpg but is cheaper

[LeeT5]

ideas to improve economy on any car - 1) smaller wheels with narrower tyres reduces rolling resistance 2) choice of tyre affects economy 3) tyre pressues - ensure they are correct or a fraction higher as slight over inflation reduces rolling resistance again 4) remove any excess weight from the car - random crap we all keep in cars that you never use, just take it out 5) dont use the AC as that increases consumptions 6) turn off any electric device you dont need as this draws current which increases alternator load which increases engine load 7) manage gear changes and anticipate what the traffic is doing - if its a manual do not slip it in to neutral as you coast, keep in gear. You want to try and keep the car rolling and basically avoid first unless you are actually stationary 8) be sure you use the right gear - think you do better at 40 in 5th than 4th? (based on my 5 speed S60 2.0T) wrong. Due to you having to press the pedal ever so slightly harder to maintain momentum you actually use more fuel.

If you stick to just driving like this I have seen an average of 46.3 out of my 2.0T. Problem is i get bored and end up keeping crap in my car and it was hot today so I'm only getting 34.1 :(
Must do my tyre pressures..

And i thought i was anal! :wink:

[LeeT5]

Dear All

Is there anything 'out there' than can up the MPG on a V70 R 2003? I have a speedhawk in my Mrs V70 D5 giving me 57mpg right now, and I am hoping there is something out there that can justify a purchase!!! I think I know the answer to this, but here's hoping...

1) A remap - might gain you 5%
2) Terraclean - Definitely will gain you mpg aswell as making the car drive smoother, better throttle response, pull harder and faster, idle smoother.
3) Tyres - under inflated create drag and therefore increase mpg.
4) Ditch the missus, kids and all their crap!
5) A clean car - always drives nicer, faster and get more MPG because less dirt = less drag!!!

My car is an '04 and has 130k. I get 22mpg round town and 36mpg on a steady motorway, cruise control on at 70mpg.

[stevmo]

And i thought i was anal! :wink:

That I am :P

[Kingsford G]

If u wanna keep the R an LPG system is yr answer.All the above won`t make a massive difference where is using lpg will level up to a D5 economy equivalent.