another MPG question

stuart bowes · Mar 20th, 2021, 13:08

my last 4 weekly MPG's are:

17.6 (using kickdown a lot)
18.8 (slow / gentle acceleration)
18.7 (slow / gentle acceleration)
17.4 (using kickdown a lot)

i tried mixing up driving styles a bit to see what differences are made

it is a 140bhp, petrol, 2.4 N/A auto
All urban, traffic tends to be quite start/stoppy on my journeys

is that about right or should I be looking for answers

it runs perfectly smooth, not smokey, oil stayed at same level since changed nearly 3000miles ago, not losing any other fluids, no other known reasons for concern. I seem to have a slight vacuum at the oil filler cap (what I think is the usual PCV test?) and no smoke from dipstick hole, Idles around 1000, reaches temp quick and stays there. Tyres pumped up, windows always closed, no roof rack. I do have a slightly weighty sub box (twin 12's) permanently over the back axle. and some not very weighty other permanent stuff in boot, work bag, spare clothing and so on

just checking

ta

Mar 20th, 2021, 13:08	#1
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 10:06 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	another MPG question my last 4 weekly MPG's are: 17.6 (using kickdown a lot) 18.8 (slow / gentle acceleration) 18.7 (slow / gentle acceleration) 17.4 (using kickdown a lot) i tried mixing up driving styles a bit to see what differences are made it is a 140bhp, petrol, 2.4 N/A auto All urban, traffic tends to be quite start/stoppy on my journeys is that about right or should I be looking for answers it runs perfectly smooth, not smokey, oil stayed at same level since changed nearly 3000miles ago, not losing any other fluids, no other known reasons for concern. I seem to have a slight vacuum at the oil filler cap (what I think is the usual PCV test?) and no smoke from dipstick hole, Idles around 1000, reaches temp quick and stays there. Tyres pumped up, windows always closed, no roof rack. I do have a slightly weighty sub box (twin 12's) permanently over the back axle. and some not very weighty other permanent stuff in boot, work bag, spare clothing and so on just checking ta __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 72k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Mar 20th, 2021 at 13:15.

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