S40 2.0 Consumption

Dec 18th, 2006, 11:02

Hello there - First post here...

Roight, what should I be looking at for my R-reg S40 2.0?
I'm getting just under 30mpg and that's motorway miles! The performance is a bit rubbish too...

Many thanks.

gnhuk · Dec 18th, 2006, 11:41

S40's, whatever the engine, cannot be described as economical

However the usual suspects are thermostat, ECU temp sender, air filter etc. You don't say when it was last serviced but a "stage 0" may be order. This is plugs/oil/filters etc.

If it's any consolation my 1.8 does about 29/20 mpg under normal usage, 34ish when I do long journeys (once had a freak result 36.85mpg) but with a dodgy thermostat & temp sender I saw 25mpg used normally....

If you can find the gear you could monitor the engine sensors while driving which can be educational...

Dec 18th, 2006, 16:38

Sorry - I topped up the oil (quite a bit so almost a replacement), replaced the spark plugs and air filter when I first got her in early Autumn... So it was almost a basic service.

I was going to do the oil and oil filter but ran out of time...

Cheers
Andy

gnhuk · Dec 18th, 2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnhuk

If it's any consolation my 1.8 does about 29/20 mpg under normal usage,

That should have read 29/30.......

callyuk · Dec 18th, 2006, 17:07

my 2.0 s40 is doing between 30/40 mpg on motorway driving just so you know but thats when im staying at the speed limit much less if im driving around town

Dec 18th, 2006, 11:02	#1
andyk Guest Location:	S40 2.0 Consumption Hello there - First post here... Roight, what should I be looking at for my R-reg S40 2.0? I'm getting just under 30mpg and that's motorway miles! The performance is a bit rubbish too... Many thanks.

Dec 18th, 2006, 11:41	#2
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	S40's, whatever the engine, cannot be described as economical However the usual suspects are thermostat, ECU temp sender, air filter etc. You don't say when it was last serviced but a "stage 0" may be order. This is plugs/oil/filters etc. If it's any consolation my 1.8 does about 29/20 mpg under normal usage, 34ish when I do long journeys (once had a freak result 36.85mpg) but with a dodgy thermostat & temp sender I saw 25mpg used normally.... If you can find the gear you could monitor the engine sensors while driving which can be educational... __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Dec 18th, 2006, 16:38	#3
andyk Guest Location:	Ahhh.... Sorry - I topped up the oil (quite a bit so almost a replacement), replaced the spark plugs and air filter when I first got her in early Autumn... So it was almost a basic service. I was going to do the oil and oil filter but ran out of time... Cheers Andy

Dec 18th, 2006, 17:07	#5
callyuk Premier Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2011 14:40 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aberdare View Photos By: callyuk	my 2.0 s40 is doing between 30/40 mpg on motorway driving just so you know but thats when im staying at the speed limit much less if im driving around town

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