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Very high fuel consumption - tuning advice?

LizEstelle
LizEstelle Posts: 1,559 Forumite
My daughter's just acquired a 'new' car which is apparently ok on all fronts apart from fuel consumption. It's a Hyundai Accent, whatever that is.

I know nothing about what goes on under the bonnet. Can she get this looked at in some way?

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  • jaydeeuk1
    jaydeeuk1 Posts: 7,714 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    How high is very high and what engine is it and year? Supposedly 43mpg on the 1.4 petrol when new, I reckon 36-40mpg more realistic. Accents are sh*t by the way, tell her to give her head a wobble.

    How long since last service, ie new airfilter, plugs, oil and filter change?
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,055 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Heavy right foot, Poorly maintained, Not evough miles to find out the cars powerband and the right gears
    for the conditions.

    I have had between 28mpg and 62mpg out of my mondeo diesel. Nothing wrong with it. Just the difference
    between traffic conditions and the weather.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

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