cumbrian-col
Member Since: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Out in the sticks
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I have an 05 TDV6 manual in which even from new I used to average about 28mpg. Ididn't think this was too bad considering the type of roads we have in the Lake district. On a long run I could even get just over 30mpg with a good few motorway miles included.
For the last few months I have struggled to average much more than 23mpg. Even if I drive like my dad I can't get more than 26 and a bit.
Mileage is now 49k and there has been no noticeable change in performance. Has anyone got any suggestions?
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 25th Mar 2008 2:55 pm |
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discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
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Mine is about the same, however ive got Mtrs which lose a bit..any tyre changes, roofracks fitted etc? "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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05 plate D3 HSE in Zermat- Gone
11 Plate D4 Landmark in Fuji white- Gone
08 Plate D3 Hse in Buckingham Blue- Gone
58 plate D3 HSE Silver- Gone
10 Plate D4 HSE Stornaway Grey
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| 25th Mar 2008 3:01 pm |
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Jimbob Squarepants
Member Since: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Miles Away from Home
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Recently (within the last 7-10 days) there was a thread on here regarding fuel additivs for cleaning the injectors. I can't remember the name of the stuff and I can't find the thread....maybe someone else can point Cumbrian Col in the right direction.
I'm sure the thread said that original fuel comsupmtion figures had been restored after using the stuff. Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
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| 25th Mar 2008 3:04 pm |
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Jimbob Squarepants
Member Since: 27 Oct 2007
Location: Miles Away from Home
Posts: 1063
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That's the one ND  Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
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| 25th Mar 2008 3:07 pm |
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Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
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Check for binding rear breaks - mine were doing this and so were JMC's. MPG improved when this was fixed.
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| 25th Mar 2008 8:19 pm |
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cumbrian-col
Member Since: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Out in the sticks
Posts: 39
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Thanks for the suggestions. I do have roof bars but they have been on since new. No different tyres. One of the rear brakes was binding a bit recently but new pads have sorted that with no noticeable improvement in fuel consumption. I will give the fuel additive a go though James R. With diesel at £1.18 per litre locally every little helps (as the saying goes).
Ta again
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| 25th Mar 2008 8:57 pm |
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The Beastmaster
Member Since: 20 Sep 2007
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 77
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I only average 21 MPG I drive at normal road speeds most of my driving done on A roads.
having my brakes done on Thursday so we will see if that improves anything. Don't think my brakes are sticking! it seems to roll on the slightest slope so not sure why my consumption is bad?
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| 25th Mar 2008 9:02 pm |
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elephantman
Member Since: 19 Aug 2007
Location: Rabbie Burns Country!
Posts: 52
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Same here, best results were only 23mpg....whats going on? 
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| 26th Mar 2008 3:46 pm |
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Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
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Are you driving a V8 by mistake 
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| 26th Mar 2008 4:04 pm |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
Posts: 754
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I wish I could get 21 out of mine  Craig
2015 D? SDV6 HSE Loire Blue
2009 D4 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black
2006 G4 Challenge V8 HSE (Gone, but fuel bills not forgotten!)
Media Support Vehicle Stage 1 & 2 Thailand and Laos
Driven by Rudi Thoelen, 2003 Winner
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| 26th Mar 2008 5:49 pm |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
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Quote:One of the rear brakes was binding a bit recently but new pads have sorted that
..but is the EPB coming off fully  2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
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| 26th Mar 2008 6:02 pm |
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SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
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mine improved after an EPB clean out
now got EGR problems end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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| 26th Mar 2008 6:11 pm |
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13aldy13
Member Since: 12 Feb 2008
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 95
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I've just averaged 20mpg towing a 1550kg caravan with 4 bikes mounted on the roof and boot full of kit, which judging by the above posts is quite good
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| 26th Mar 2008 7:51 pm |
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cumbrian-col
Member Since: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Out in the sticks
Posts: 39
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Not sure about the EPB. It seems to freewheel OK. Going for an MOT on Monday so I will get them to check it out.
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| 26th Mar 2008 8:28 pm |
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