MPG on T5

**dave stew** · Wednesday 28th April 2010, 12:59

Originally Posted by ncarnall

Turn off the aircon, mine does about 5 extra mpg

I used to do this, but after my usual annual aircon regass, decided to leave it on permanently. I have seen little increase in MPG and more to the point, the air con is still working properly now the weather is warmer.

**Flatout Phil** · Wednesday 28th April 2010, 13:34

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

you must have the self discipline of a tibetan zen monk

That's why he needed the fridge...

**crazy badger** · Friday 28th May 2010, 22:15

**dave stew** · Saturday 29th May 2010, 11:25

Why do so many members call themselves after Badgers?

**thebadger** · Saturday 29th May 2010, 11:42

Well I do it because it IS my actual name. I cannot speak for others.

**MacXC60T5** · Saturday 29th May 2010, 12:04

Originally Posted by dave stew

Why do so many members call themselves after Badgers?

Strange that, it is. LOL

**steveo82** · Saturday 29th May 2010, 16:38

Originally Posted by crazy badger

nice motor mate, looks just like mine

straight5 · Saturday 29th May 2010, 21:41

Am I the only one who gets happier the lower my MPG goes? Dont get me wrong Im not enjoying the cost of expensive fuel, but my car is at its most fun when its getting less than 10 mpg. Surely you would choose a D5 instead of a T5 otherwise. Am I on my own here?

**thebadger** · Saturday 29th May 2010, 23:05

Nahh, I'm just the same! I'm looking at buying a daily runner with an awesome MPG to allow me to keep the miles off the T5 & save money on my travel!

Looking at a Smart as they get 60mpg+ and cost £30 in tax per year!

**mds** · Thursday 3rd June 2010, 14:26

I am with you straight5

I have always loved performance cars (first new car 1966 MKII 3.8 Jag followed by Porche's x2, XJR, 3x Cosworths, M3, M5, AMG'sx 2 tried a Range Rover once, Lotus Carlton stolen broke my heart Volvos 960, V90, 850T5, T5R, V70 P1 T5 V70 P2 T5) to get one that's practical as well, Bonus!
I brought my T5's because of the smiles per gallon factor while still being able to load the dogs, guns, fishing gear and golf clubs in the back (not all at once mind)
Also being able to drive from the South to the North and not get out of the car walking like C3PO (try an E55)
By a happy coincidence they have also been amongst the cheapest to keep on the road.
So all 3 we still own are Rica tuned and I get many more smiles per gallon than miles for sure but wouldn't have it any other way