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DG
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My average has gone up from 24 to 25.7 since my enhancement last Friday Very Happy
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Post #6692428th Jun 2006 2:04 pm
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crasha
 


Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Wiltshire
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United Kingdom 
5k miles on a TDV6 Auto

For me, fuel consumption was below 24mpg for the first few tanks.

It's then got consistently better hovering around 27mpg per tank of mixed jounreys. More town driving takes this down to around 25mpg.

Best I ever got was 31mpg from London to Dorset and back, not bad as it's an Auto.

Careful torque curve riding, not exceeding 2500 revs (back off and let the auto change up), easy on the accelerator, using the command shift to make sure it's in the right gear - all seems to help. I might add that I'm not a slow driver either - 80mph+ on open motorways, i just dont push her very hard on acceleration.

Ever been driven by someone who is ON then OFF the GAS then ON the brakes then ON the gas... you can see their legs constantly moving harshly on the pedals... jerky drivers get poor consumption. However, I would be asking questions if there didnt seem to be a good reason for consumption poorer than 24mpg.
  
Post #6699128th Jun 2006 4:37 pm
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dylansdad
 


Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I am very sceptical about the upgrade.

Firstly you have to do a manual mpg calculation as the one on the disco is always over the real mpg.

I have done 2 recently pre and post the updrage. Both were on similar usage patterns, at least 80% motorway miles per tank.

first gave me 23 mpg when computer was saying about 24 second 22 when computer saying 25.3 mpg!! So the software may SAY its better but reality can be totally different. Confused

so for me the argument that my vehicle has somethign wrong causing mpg problems continues.
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Post #6991012th Jul 2006 1:20 pm
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DG
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I see your point....ultimately for me ... I don't really worry about the mpg ...it does what it does.

The upgrade is worth it for many other reasons though, not least the extra bit of umph for a smoother takeoff and a slightly stiffer suspension and knowing that you're software is fully up-to-date.
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Post #6991312th Jul 2006 1:28 pm
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DiscoStu
 


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I'm only getting 19.7 mpg (with a manual) at the moment - 390 miles from a tank......
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Post #7001712th Jul 2006 8:44 pm
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England 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Got mine on monday.......

400 miles now covered and averaging 28mpg
  
Post #7002412th Jul 2006 9:00 pm
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blue meanie
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

mine's doing the same as before the 'enhancements' were done, just reporting it more accurately on the info screen now! resolved to leave the info screen blank and just stick more smelly stuff in when the orange light comes on and the petrol pumps appear on the Satnav.... Smile Smile far less stressful..
 and theeeeennn......???  
Post #7002712th Jul 2006 9:27 pm
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We are seeing around 28-30 mpg - auto box - motorway and fast road. Mileage around the 70,000 mark for all the vehicles. The mpg is based on the dash display which we assume is correct. The mpg has got better as the miles piled on...............Load is 2 adults (minimum) and about 800kg of kit in the back
  
Post #9527518th Oct 2006 6:47 pm
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NICKNICK
 


Member Since: 14 Jul 2006
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

20-21 mpg, commuting & town mostly. TC'd.
Did 25mpg on trip to & around Cornwall in Summer.
  
Post #9527818th Oct 2006 6:57 pm
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Arctic FrostDiscovery 3
mileage mpg diesel: super!

Just joined the "club" (TDV6 S model) and first 100 miles added to existing 11,700 on the clock returned 35 mpg along the M5 at around 70-75, More than pleased. Details: Texaco fuel, light winds, various roadworks, cruise control most of time. Very Happy This my forst post, so apologies if it turns out strange looking etc. !
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Post #9530318th Oct 2006 7:28 pm
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Welcome Suevite, posts looks fine to me Thumbs Up
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DG
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Welcome suevite...good to have another Surrey'ite on board Wink
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Post #9537818th Oct 2006 10:42 pm
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Oily Hoyles
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I am only getting 20mpg it is an auto with 11k, I was told it would take 6/8k before i saw real good mpg but on general running around 20 after the upgrade it went down 2mpg but has come back to 20mpg but does not go anymore! With caravan on back twin wheel it is 17mpg. Am thinking a chip may add more miles to the smiles Laughing any input thanks Razz
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Post #9600321st Oct 2006 3:52 am
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Our June '06 TDV6 SE Auto has never shown below 25 mpg and mostly hovers between 26 and 28, with 30 or so on longer motorway runs. We generally dirve for comfort / road conditions and mpg is not our main concern.

There does seem to be a considerable difference between member's cars, I can't believe they have the same mechanicals, as software alone cannot make the difference as post enhancement stats show.

Just grateful ours is pretty frugal at present.
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Post #9600521st Oct 2006 4:31 am
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JOMO
 


Member Since: 04 Jul 2006
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Lugano TealDiscovery 3

My 1 week old TDV6 SE Manual (07MY) was showing 36 mpg at 500 miles. Next 200 miles was more local journey's so the computer is currently showing 35.8mpg.

Calculations based on the first refuel showed 34.7 mpg. Fuel tank was full when I collected from dealer but I can't be sure exactly how full or what fuel brand was in it. Will continue to monitor.

Guess I should add that I'm running-in (max 70mph/3k rpm to date). Yeah, I know it's an outdated concept....call me a traditionalist.

Whatever the reason, I never expected anything like that mpg so I'm very very happy

John
  
Post #9601121st Oct 2006 7:33 am
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