Welton wrote:I'm struggling to get used to actually seeing the fuel gauge move down whilst going to/from work in the Volvo - it's become the gauge of doom
It's funny really, the difference between doing 38mpg in the HDi and then 25mpg doesn't sound that horrific really but in the real world it's a bit scary
But, like you I'm going to overlook it for now..... it's not that important is it?...is it?
Petrol's getting dearer compared to diesel according to the AA
Do you have an Austrian accent?
Could've swore I heard somone saying, "I'll be back"
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Welton wrote:It's funny really, the difference between doing 38mpg in the HDi and then 25mpg doesn't sound that horrific really but in the real world it's a bit scary
...and here we learn the lesson du jour: If you want economy in a petrol (especially a turbocharged petrol!) you've got to adjust your driving style and work for it
Cruising within the speed limit doesn't sup much fuel comparatively, but acceleration is expensive. Thinking about it, it shouldn't be too hard to rig up something which plays a cash register sound if the throttle pot registers more than ~30% pressure...
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
Oo-err, I've been using 'full cream' unleaded which is about 0.99p/l (unless you fill up with BP Ultimate at 1.15p/l - I didn't do that, oh no I didn't) but maybe I should just use the cheapo stuff?
I've seen my mpg steadily drop as I've got steadily more confident with the loud pedal doesn't help when chavs get behind wanting a race either que: accelerate, huge gap opens up behind, bye chav
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
I did a number of tests comparing 'cheapo' unleaded & 'full cream' with my previous gas guzzlers, (24V Carlton & 3.0 Omega). Got more mpg, but when I worked it out in £/mile I couldn't find a difference you could measure. 'Full cream' is better in one specific case though - convincing the next buyer it's, "naffing quick, innit"?
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
My advice is when you've settled down to a consistent daily drive with the new car, try two tanks of every brand of petrol you can, letting the tank get very empty and resetting the trip computer between fills. See what petrol works out to return the best average distance per quid on the 2nd tank full
As I've said many times, the tubby runs best on BP standard and the ES9J4 returns best value for money on BP Ultimate I did work those out on some EXTREMELY consistent runs though Don't bother trying Asda though, I'm sure it's watered down with 30% rat urine
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
doesn't help when chavs get behind wanting a race either 
que: accelerate, huge gap opens up behind, bye chav 
Don't bother trying Asda though, I'm sure it's watered down with 30% rat urine 
