Im currently getting an average fuel consumption reading on the info centre of between 29 and 31mpg?
How accurate is that do we think? Im thinking its quite good considering the age and type of motor?
J
Im currently getting an average fuel consumption reading on the info centre of between 29 and 31mpg?
How accurate is that do we think? Im thinking its quite good considering the age and type of motor?
J
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
Thats driving it gently ofcourse! If i give it a bit of loud pedal then it can go as low as 22 mpg lol
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
I managed 29mpg last night on a good easy run on the motorway a 50 mile round trip cruise on at 65 mph
Living the volvo dream!!
Thtas good going sen
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
sen (Wednesday 2nd September 2009)
Is that your Lambda light on?
On the V70 we haven't believed the readout since we got it, it's showing average 33 mpg and with my right foot that can't be right.
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Did you know the EU says that you can't claim that drinking water prevents dehydration. So now you know for sure what many of have known for years that the EU is run by a bunch of nutters.
Cheers Mark..........
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My T5 returned a steady 18 mpg on town duties over three years, but could do 38+ on a 55mph fifth gear run. Not that it had many of those...
The R is thirstier, but WTF - it's cheaper than smoking, drinking and girlfriends. Whether it is as much fun - well, there's a debate...
Since I am married, and don't smoke or drink the only expenditure is BLOODY EVERYTHING!
KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
Also to be seen in a gold Honda CR-V these days...
"It's really fast, and growls like a tiger!"
flyingbrick (Wednesday 2nd September 2009)
Amen phil lol..... married, kids, house etc etc etc (Or drains on my resouces hahah) T5 always comes last but hey ho thats life eh?
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
You lot arent trying hard enough, 12.6mpg going like a steam train, and 42.5mpg on a run at 60 mph, and thats an Auto
1998 C70 T5 GT Auto, 68k, FVSH, Immaculate inside and out, only mod - poly top mount, its Yellow and no pete i didnt paint it, lol
Yip HLM 304'D so not the average
Sport mode, red lining it all the way from 0 - too well over 2 figures anyway
That was after i reset the trip from a stand still.
The 42.5 was with me and the Mrs and 4 kids and a load of picnic gear as well.
Last edited by cameron; Wednesday 2nd September 2009 at 16:13.
1998 C70 T5 GT Auto, 68k, FVSH, Immaculate inside and out, only mod - poly top mount, its Yellow and no pete i didnt paint it, lol
Damn good upper and lower figures m8y! lol
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
cameron (Wednesday 2nd September 2009)
Lucky if i get 18 and that's very lightfooted!!!!!
The simple test is as follows:
Brim it when you fill it - as full as you can get it petrol literally frothing in front of your eyes at the filler.
Then drive 150 miles.
The repeat the brim it test.
Check how much fuel you have added (your petrol receipt for the forgetful) and then do the maths on how much it cost you to do the 150 miles.
Thats as accurate as you will ever get.
Cheers
Volvo 855 2.5 10v CD
Its got everything except a turbo - boo hoo...
irf (Friday 18th September 2009)
Lucky you if you can afford to Brim it with SU being Ł1.07/litre!
i'm doing well if i put Ł20 in at a time! lol.....
It's a good way of working it out though!
Managed to get Ł81 of V-Power in mine yesterday - just...
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