Target Reached 70mpg!

AdrianHi

Conor wrote: »

Its snake oil. It always has been snake oil, it always will be. As I said, if that was the kind of improvement you'd get, every haulier would be using it. Eddie Stobart would have massive tanks of the stuff at their depots.

http://www.tnn.co.uk/Technology/plonearticle.2005-11-22.8480460436
http://www.tnn.co.uk/Technology/plonearticle.2007-01-09.1024955243/view
and in any case many diesel car owners have measured the difference.
There are a few who don't seem to measure a difference though, a Saab 2.2Tid owner is one I can think of.

Mr_Angryman

Of course I understand that we're all trying to save money but I hope to God that I don't get stuck behind any of you. Driving in this country is always frustrating but even more so now people are more interested in looking at the m.p.g. readout rather than keeping a healthy average speed.

greenman7

Of course I understand that we're all trying to save money but I hope to God that I don't get stuck behind any of you. Driving in this country is always frustrating but even more so now people are more interested in looking at the m.p.g. readout rather than keeping a healthy average speed.

I do not like being stuck behind another vehicle - just the same as anybody else. In this area I get stuck behind tractors, lost drivers and people who do not seem to know how to drive. In an urban area I am driving in the highest gear possible - so I am pretty close to the speed limits. I do not have an mpg readout. I know the roads very well here: Where there are short cuts, where road works happen to be and where to park freely. I also know the dimensions of my car for parking and meeting cars down single track roads. I rarely need to stop - I am always looking ahead and seeing any problems and acting accordingly, possibly taking a new route.
Driving with complete awareness keeps me moving briskly at all times and keeps fuel consumption low, it is possible.

AdrianHi

greenman7 wrote: »

Driving with complete awareness keeps me moving briskly at all times and keeps fuel consumption low, it is possible.

I agree. If I look at the MPG meter at all it's on a straight clear stretch and I'm generally travelling right up to the speed limit or as fast as conditions allow.

Mr_Angryman

Good. Great to hear it. Just checking!

MrsE_2

Keith wrote: »

70mpg :shocked: Some of us dream of above 20mpg :rotfl::j

I get 29 mpg:eek:

greenman7

Latest update on fuel usage:

24/06/08 -70.53mpg
5/07/08 - 67.71 mpg
19/07/08 - 70.87 mpg
30/07/08 - 79.9 mpg

Seems to be going well at the moment, 79.9mpg was after motorway cruising - it would be good if this could happen all the time!? I think I could almost do the Jeremy Clarkson challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tankful of diesel) the only difference is my tank takes 47litres fuel.

greenman7

24/06/08 70.53mpg

5/07/08 67.71mpg

19/07/08 70.87mpg
30/07/08 79.9mpg

3/08/08 65.61mpg

12/08/08 67.84mpg

30/08/08 72.13mpg
17/09/08 76.9mpg
21/09/08 70.68mpg
9/10/08 70.43mpg

These are my figures, they are also very variable. My totals are 331.5litres diesel and 5,183 miles – average 71.08 mpg. Having difficulty increasing economy with lots of short journeys - but would say I am happy so far with my mpg in just under 4 months.

goldspanners

greenman7 wrote: »

24/06/08 70.53mpg

5/07/08 67.71mpg

19/07/08 70.87mpg
30/07/08 79.9mpg

3/08/08 65.61mpg

12/08/08 67.84mpg

30/08/08 72.13mpg
17/09/08 76.9mpg
21/09/08 70.68mpg
9/10/08 70.43mpg

These are my figures, they are also very variable. My totals are 331.5litres diesel and 5,183 miles – average 71.08 mpg. Having difficulty increasing economy with lots of short journeys - but would say I am happy so far with my mpg in just under 4 months.

we will have the bunting and balloons up soon and celebrate! :T