fuel consumption myth? - Page 2

slovcan · 29th March 2019, 03:45

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Originally Posted by bikerdude666

Also when having new tyres fitted, make sure they inflate them with helium, this will reduce road resistance and increase MPG considerably!

On April 1st a number of years ago Westjet Airlines ran a TV commercial announcing they were going to pipe helium into the aircraft cabins to lower the weight of the aircraft so they could pass the fuel savings on to the customers.

macafee2 · 29th March 2019, 05:38

I think you guys are taking the micky out of me

macafee2

bl52krz · 29th March 2019, 17:58

Ian. You should know by now that sometimes we descend into absolute devilment. As an aside, we have, or used to have First Utility’ as our gas and electric supplier. They have been taken over by Shell Energy. All members who register are going to get 3% off at shell fuel stations. Now that should help mpg don’t you think.I only get 1pence off at Asda per litre. So that is 200% more off. Got to be the deal of the year.

macafee2 · 29th March 2019, 19:58

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Ian. You should know by now that sometimes we descend into absolute devilment. As an aside, we have, or used to have First Utility’ as our gas and electric supplier. They have been taken over by Shell Energy. All members who register are going to get 3% off at shell fuel stations. Now that should help mpg don’t you think.I only get 1pence off at Asda per litre. So that is 200% more off. Got to be the deal of the year.

I was not worried it was all in fun.

macafee2

HarryM1BYT · 30th March 2019, 07:35

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Ian. You should know by now that sometimes we descend into absolute devilment. As an aside, we have, or used to have First Utility’ as our gas and electric supplier. They have been taken over by Shell Energy. All members who register are going to get 3% off at shell fuel stations. Now that should help mpg don’t you think.I only get 1pence off at Asda per litre. So that is 200% more off. Got to be the deal of the year.

You will however pay a lot more for Shell fuel when compared to ASDA's offerrings.

bl52krz · 30th March 2019, 09:09

You are correct there. I am at the moment, after many years of getting my diesel from Asda, trying out for a few brimfulls of BP ultimate. I must admit, the car seems more lively, could be the placebo effect I suppose tho. I always log what I buy on the computer, so will soon see if mpg is any different to usual.

Daveluck · 30th March 2019, 13:29

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

You are correct there. I am at the moment, after many years of getting my diesel from Asda, trying out for a few brimfulls of BP ultimate. I must admit, the car seems more lively, could be the placebo effect I suppose tho. I always log what I buy on the computer, so will soon see if mpg is any different to usual.

See post #6

BP super duper diesel is the only way to go!

mileshawk56 · 30th March 2019, 15:18

I have always found it faster and more economic travelling from England to the South of France and slower etc coming back up to England. But there may be another explanation other than yours Ian. Chris S.

BillyMG · 30th March 2019, 21:23

Yes it's true for me too mate

Jay · 30th March 2019, 23:02

Of your going up hill then fuel usage will more. if your going down hill then fuel usage will be less driving at the same speed depending on wind direction or speed. if you get confused then live in Lincolnshire, Norfolk or Suffolk.
Alternatively remove some weight such as the odd wing mirror or the handle on the gear stick if it is a manual or the odd bolt you may not need and the next time you go either north or south and it will cost you less

29th March 2019, 17:58	#13
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,434 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Ian. You should know by now that sometimes we descend into absolute devilment. As an aside, we have, or used to have First Utility’ as our gas and electric supplier. They have been taken over by Shell Energy. All members who register are going to get 3% off at shell fuel stations. Now that should help mpg don’t you think.I only get 1pence off at Asda per litre. So that is 200% more off. Got to be the deal of the year. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

30th March 2019, 09:09	#16
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,434 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	You are correct there. I am at the moment, after many years of getting my diesel from Asda, trying out for a few brimfulls of BP ultimate. I must admit, the car seems more lively, could be the placebo effect I suppose tho. I always log what I buy on the computer, so will soon see if mpg is any different to usual. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

30th March 2019, 23:02	#20
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Of your going up hill then fuel usage will more. if your going down hill then fuel usage will be less driving at the same speed depending on wind direction or speed. if you get confused then live in Lincolnshire, Norfolk or Suffolk. Alternatively remove some weight such as the odd wing mirror or the handle on the gear stick if it is a manual or the odd bolt you may not need and the next time you go either north or south and it will cost you less __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

29th March 2019, 05:38	#12
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,983 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I think you guys are taking the micky out of me macafee2

30th March 2019, 15:18	#18
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	I have always found it faster and more economic travelling from England to the South of France and slower etc coming back up to England. But there may be another explanation other than yours Ian. Chris S.

30th March 2019, 21:23	#19
BillyMG Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Helens Posts: 688 Thanks: 339 Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts	Yes it's true for me too mate