[Mk2] [NA] HELP how can i drive more economically

[pcp]

Mine's an NA

The experiment began tonight, 46.88 litres of super unleaded added, let's see how many miles i can get, gonna be hard to resist the fun pedal

[blue2]

When the car is cold keep the revs as low as possible, anything over 3k when cold will drink fuel. I used to get around 280 miles to a full tank with my 2ltr na, its poor economy but not unusual.

[pcp]

When the car is cold keep the revs as low as possible, anything over 3k when cold will drink fuel. I used to get around 280 miles to a full tank with my 2ltr na, its poor economy but not unusual.

so far today i only revved past 3k on 2 occasions, it was either stop at a give way sign or pull out and rev to about 3.5k to get up to speed, thought it was more economical to rev it a little rather than stop dead. Been changing gear at 2.5k every time, it might be economical but boy is it dull

[Ry_B]

I know it's not my o2 sensor as it just passed the mot whilst decatted, just my heavy foot.

Gonna try and take it easy after i fill up tonight, see what i can get, it's just too tempting tho to boot it at every opportunity

Wish I got that mileage from my rev 5...the most I've got is 230 to a tank!

[Ry_B]

When the car is cold keep the revs as low as possible, anything over 3k when cold will drink fuel. I used to get around 280 miles to a full tank with my 2ltr na, its poor economy but not unusual.

You shouldnt go over 3k when the engine is cold anyway??

[Drifter]

anyone know if the fuel light is electronic or is it attachet to the needle on the gauge?? as ive fitted new dials and duno if i knocked the needle, got 2 250miles and started getting worried about running out of fuel as light didnt come on so just stuck some in

[Marf]

I was doing 200 miles to a tank, had a fubar 02 sesnor now doing 250 miles to the tank so happy with that duno how people can hit 300+ in a tubby tho,

Do any of you drive at 30mph in 5th ? tried it out the other day and its seems to be struggaling tho, 2nd is much better

Dave

I did the 320 mile round trip to Japfest on a single tank in my rev3 tubby, cruising between 70 and 90 kph (;)) on the motorway. 240-260 is more realistic with normal day to day commuting.

[blue2]

When the car is cold keep the revs as low as possible, anything over 3k when cold will drink fuel. I used to get around 280 miles to a full tank with my 2ltr na, its poor economy but not unusual.

You shouldnt go over 3k when the engine is cold anyway??

I thought Id included that.

[mishadbull]

If you have an AVC-R, monitor the throttle position %. By keeping this as low as posible (relatively) I used to manage 330-370 a tank.

Also tire choice MAKES a difference. On my Toyos I get worse economy than on my Dunlops.

Also if it is cool enough keep your windows closed.

Mike

[pcp]

If you have an AVC-R, monitor the throttle position %. By keeping this as low as posible (relatively) I used to manage 330-370 a tank.

Also tire choice MAKES a difference. On my Toyos I get worse economy than on my Dunlops.

Also if it is cool enough keep your windows closed.

Mike

That's part of my problem, i smoke like a chimney when i'm driving

Been driving like an old woman since my last post, will post up a pic when my fuel light comes on again

[mishadbull]

Oh and that 330-370 was in a tubby too!

[Drifter]

like erm how??? doing long journies or run arounds?

Dave

[mishadbull]

My daily commute was 31 miles each way. M1, M69, A5 was on the motorway within 1 mile and was on the A5 for about 2.

So I guess you could say it was motorway only. If I don't leave town I am looking at 170-250 per tank.

Mike