Jan Service/MOT Sat 6th

gardner1 · 11 January 2018 at 1:40PM

Dandytf wrote: »

Mser's wish me luck
After a 3rdy party accident Jan 2017 when my car was written off.
I find myself with Jan service and m.o.t tomorrow!
Not like me at all to begin a new year with car maintenance.
5dr clio 2014 -30k approx.
Though I think I might have to mention tomorrow
Is 35 mpg -reasonable,
It maybe that I was missing my previous Clio -though I’m almost certain that was constant +40/45 mpg -both 5 dr 1.2 petrol.

Is it exact same model......i know you mention both 5 door and 1.2 engine but there are a few different trim levels

Dandytf · 11 January 2018 at 8:44PM

gardner1 wrote: »

Is it exact same model......i know you mention both 5 door and 1.2 engine but there are a few different trim levels

2014 63 plate Clio medianav tech 1.2 5 door petrol 30K miles approx.
Service done with MOT which. Passed-no notifications-MOT readings are within spec.
I’m wondering why the drop from purchasing car at dealership almost 1 year ago -50K mpg via led dash
Since dropped to 30’s mpg.
1 question -does it matter that I’ve only been filling up half tank at a time.
Could mpg improve by filling up to full tank-though Renault manual advises against filling up to avoid over spills of fuel

Dandytf · 11 January 2018 at 8:47PM

Bigphil1474 wrote: »

Also, don't forget to check your tyres are properly inflated, and your boot isn't full of unnecessary junk - made a big difference for me with my 09 Fiesta petrol last year - went from 40mpg to 45 mpg on a typical working week.

I didn’t get a chance to check tyres past year -though they are since inflated as part of service.
I didn’t check during 2016 as I didn’t get any probs with tyres and I need to call breakdown if I do get any probs as I have m.s. -the years of changing my own tyres are since passed.

gardner1 · 11 January 2018 at 10:42PM

Dandytf wrote: »

2014 63 plate Clio medianav tech 1.2 5 door petrol 30K miles approx.
Service done with MOT which. Passed-no notifications-MOT readings are within spec.
I’m wondering why the drop from purchasing car at dealership almost 1 year ago -50K mpg via led dash
Since dropped to 30’s mpg.
1 question -does it matter that I’ve only been filling up half tank at a time.
Could mpg improve by filling up to full tank-though Renault manual advises against filling up to avoid over spills of fuel

How do you know your putting half a tank in.......the only way to get accurate reading is to fill right up same pump same petrol station and run it down then do same again

gardner1 · 11 January 2018 at 10:43PM

Dandytf wrote: »

I didn’t get a chance to check tyres past year -though they are since inflated as part of service.
I didn’t check during 2016 as I didn’t get any probs with tyres and I need to call breakdown if I do get any probs as I have m.s. -the years of changing my own tyres are since passed.

if tyres only get checked every service they could be down a few pounds

gardner1 · 11 January 2018 at 10:44PM

Dandytf wrote: »

2014 63 plate Clio medianav tech 1.2 5 door petrol 30K miles approx.
Service done with MOT which. Passed-no notifications-MOT readings are within spec.
I’m wondering why the drop from purchasing car at dealership almost 1 year ago -50K mpg via led dash
Since dropped to 30’s mpg.
1 question -does it matter that I’ve only been filling up half tank at a time.
Could mpg improve by filling up to full tank-though Renault manual advises against filling up to avoid over spills of fuel

And the previous Clio was the exact same spec

Dandytf · 11 January 2018 at 10:47PM

gardner1 wrote: »

if tyres only get checked every service they could be down a few pounds

I agree from a quick visual check when parked during 2017- I did often think drivers front tyre could have been topped up with air, I keep forgetting to check psi for my clio -I don’t want to over inflate which I have been guilty of in past cars especially when using petrol air pump where you have to be fast to use air on all tyres! Unless there is more 50p’s!

Dandytf · 12 January 2018 at 9:30PM

38 MPG approx since driving home.
This week for past 3 days from Weds I’ve beeen more careful whilst driving avoiding taking Clio upto 70 as fast as possible, more constant 60’s this week.
Seems to be making a noticeable difference in fuel efficiency.
What I’ll do by Jan end is fill up tank and keep driving this 60mph style for a month or longer.
Didn’t get home any later 30 mins drive approx.
I’ll then post last update for this thread maybe mid Feb.

Iceweasel · 12 January 2018 at 10:25PM

Dandytf wrote: »

I agree from a quick visual check when parked during 2017- I did often think drivers front tyre could have been topped up with air, I keep forgetting to check psi for my clio -I don’t want to over inflate which I have been guilty of in past cars especially when using petrol air pump where you have to be fast to use air on all tyres! Unless there is more 50p’s!

Before a tyre looks down on pressure it's likely to be quite far way down - more than just three or four psi.

Tyres that low could be very dangerous if you need to swerve or brake hard.

For safety's sake if nothing else, find out the correct tyre pressures.

I'n not familiar with Clios but it's likely to be on a label on the driver's door post or perhaps on the fuel filler flap.

Go to a Sainsbury's supermarket - where the air is more than likely going to be free, and take your time to get the pressures spot on.

I suggest that you continue with the 'short-shifting' (changing up a gear well before the car reaches peak revs) it will only mean a tad longer in reaching your target speed and will definitely improve your mpg figures.

Good luck.

Dandytf · 12 January 2018 at 11:09PM

Iceweasel wrote: »

Before a tyre looks down on pressure it's likely to be quite far way down - more than just three or four psi.

Tyres that low could be very dangerous if you need to swerve or brake hard.

For safety's sake if nothing else, find out the correct tyre pressures.

I'n not familiar with Clios but it's likely to be on a label on the driver's door post or perhaps on the fuel filler flap.

Go to a Sainsbury's supermarket - where the air is more than likely going to be free, and take your time to get the pressures spot on.

I suggest that you continue with the 'short-shifting' (changing up a gear well before the car reaches peak revs) it will only mean a tad longer in reaching your target speed and will definitely improve your mpg figures.

Good luck.

Respect mser’s excellent advice.
I might get psi from handbook-door label isn’t easy for me to reach visually though there is labels on inside of doors.

Short shifting is working well though takes some getting used to though led gear changes via dash are certainly short shifting.

Jan Service/MOT Sat 6th

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