S40 (New) Engine Turbo : - t5 miles on a full tank

biggs312800 · Jul 21st, 2011, 16:37

hi guys

how many miles are ppl getting from a t5 s40 manual or geartronic and getting about 250 miles does that sound right (mines the geartronic version)

Welton · Jul 21st, 2011, 17:34

I think the tank holds 62 ltrs, 13.65 galls so if you used the whole lot you'd be getting 18.31mpg but you need to do a brim-to-brim test with mileage so you know exactly how much fuel has been consumed.

I pumped my tyres to 36PSi all-round for a fully-laden motorway run 2 weeks ago but forgot (until yesterday) to 'let them down' again to about 32psi but my mpg went up from 25 to 28!! over-inflating is bad news for central tyre-wear but some experimenting might be in order here.

fenton_jd · Jul 21st, 2011, 19:09

With a brim full tank at a constant 70mph. 500miles looks achievable.

t5_monkey · Jul 21st, 2011, 19:13

I recently changed my FPS and MAF...

before I was getting 32-33 on the trip computer at 68mph cruise (with some fruity bits in-between)

Now... getting 36-37 at that speed.

Wider tyres (205 to 225) gave the consumption a bit of a hit so depends if you're 17 or 18" ... running 34psi front 30psi back.

brim to brim test as said is the only true way to know. I don't wanna know.. I might just cry if I found out what mileage mine has ACTUALLY been doing!

fenton_jd · Jul 21st, 2011, 19:17

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

I recently changed my FPS and MAF...

before I was getting 32-33 on the trip computer at 68mph cruise (with some fruity bits in-between)

Now... getting 36-37 at that speed.

Wider tyres (205 to 225) gave the consumption a bit of a hit so depends if you're 17 or 18" ... running 34psi front 30psi back.

brim to brim test as said is the only true way to know. I don't wanna know.. I might just cry if I found out what mileage mine has ACTUALLY been doing!

Are you talking instantaneous or the overall average?

t5_monkey · Jul 21st, 2011, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenton_jd

Are you talking instantaneous or the overall average?

overall average

Will22 · Jul 21st, 2011, 20:31

On the way to the Ring the other night from just outside Solihull we got an average of 8mpg.

biggs312800 · Jul 21st, 2011, 21:18

8 not bad lol i thought mine was bad at 26mpg although setting off using the semi auto i think i have got it down to about 4mpg

iainmd · Jul 22nd, 2011, 08:52

I used to average 26mpg but since the major service 2 months ago it has improved to 28mpg. That should give 350+ miles per tank.

Most of my driving is A roads with some pootling around town.

Iain

TB1 · Jul 22nd, 2011, 17:43

Why is my diesel tank soooooo small!? I only ever seem to get 45l into it and when it kicked into the emergency limp mode when I ran it really low I only got 48l in it! 68l is the way forward lol

Jul 21st, 2011, 16:37	#1
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	t5 miles on a full tank hi guys how many miles are ppl getting from a t5 s40 manual or geartronic and getting about 250 miles does that sound right (mines the geartronic version)

Jul 21st, 2011, 17:34	#2
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I think the tank holds 62 ltrs, 13.65 galls so if you used the whole lot you'd be getting 18.31mpg but you need to do a brim-to-brim test with mileage so you know exactly how much fuel has been consumed. I pumped my tyres to 36PSi all-round for a fully-laden motorway run 2 weeks ago but forgot (until yesterday) to 'let them down' again to about 32psi but my mpg went up from 25 to 28!! over-inflating is bad news for central tyre-wear but some experimenting might be in order here. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jul 21st, 2011, 19:13	#4
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	I recently changed my FPS and MAF... before I was getting 32-33 on the trip computer at 68mph cruise (with some fruity bits in-between) Now... getting 36-37 at that speed. Wider tyres (205 to 225) gave the consumption a bit of a hit so depends if you're 17 or 18" ... running 34psi front 30psi back. brim to brim test as said is the only true way to know. I don't wanna know.. I might just cry if I found out what mileage mine has ACTUALLY been doing! __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Jul 22nd, 2011, 08:52	#9
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 14:45 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I used to average 26mpg but since the major service 2 months ago it has improved to 28mpg. That should give 350+ miles per tank. Most of my driving is A roads with some pootling around town. Iain __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jul 22nd, 2011, 17:43	#10
TB1 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2012 13:57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sittingbourne	Why is my diesel tank soooooo small!? I only ever seem to get 45l into it and when it kicked into the emergency limp mode when I ran it really low I only got 48l in it! 68l is the way forward lol __________________ 2005 Volvo s40 2.0D SE Sport

Jul 21st, 2011, 19:09	#3
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	With a brim full tank at a constant 70mph. 500miles looks achievable.

Jul 21st, 2011, 20:31	#7
Will22 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2011 22:07 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midlands	On the way to the Ring the other night from just outside Solihull we got an average of 8mpg.

Jul 21st, 2011, 21:18	#8
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	8 not bad lol i thought mine was bad at 26mpg although setting off using the semi auto i think i have got it down to about 4mpg

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