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Livermpj · 11th November 2006, 11:46

If proof were needed the 75 is a motorway cruiser, then it's the MPG.
I average 43mpg normally, but I've also managed 60mpg on the motorway (measured by filling, driving, then re-filling the tank).
Only if you drive at 60-70mph though..........

Pete.

GreyGhost · 11th November 2006, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Pete

Pah.

I've squeezed 43mpg from a KV6.

Hitching your car up to a horse for part of the journey is cheating.

Where's your proof?

Pete · 11th November 2006, 12:16

50 MPH all the way from Ruislip to Warwick services, Full tank start and refill at the pump, calculated it out. Okay, maybe the tyre pressures were a bit high and I had slackened off the wheel bearings a few pounds too........

GreyGhost · 11th November 2006, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Pete

Okay, maybe the tyre pressures were a bit high and I had slackened off the wheel bearings a few pounds too........

.......

baxlin · 11th November 2006, 15:52

I assume we're not accepting a photo of the trip readout as proof, otherwise those with Tu3 etc should wipe the floor!

GreyGhost · 11th November 2006, 16:03

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Originally Posted by baxlin

I assume we're not accepting a photo of the trip readout as proof, otherwise those with Tu3 etc should wipe the floor!

We are expecting a photograph of the horses backside through the windscreen of Petes car.

JP53 · 11th November 2006, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Pete

50 MPH all the way from Ruislip to Warwick services, Full tank start and refill at the pump, calculated it out. Okay, maybe the tyre pressures were a bit high and I had slackened off the wheel bearings a few pounds too........

Pete please help me before I have to result to sending one and only son out to clean chimneys AND catch worms.

How can I get that out of mine?

GreyGhost · 11th November 2006, 17:03

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Originally Posted by John Phillips

Pete please help me before I have to result to sending one and only son out to clean chimneys AND catch worms.

How can I get that out of mine?

Worms are free John that's the best thing about them. Children unfortunately are not

Rincewind · 11th November 2006, 17:47

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Originally Posted by raistlin295

Rincewind, is your opinion of Shell diesel anecdotal or is there more concrete evidence please?

The thing is, I use Shell diesel all the time and have to drive PAST a BP filling station to get it.

Could I really inprove my fuel consumption just by ditching Shell in favour of BP?

Nope, not flippant comment. I've been logging my MPG for years now (as I used to flying back and forth from Ashby to Longbridge) so I have a rather large file of measurements and I've always had poor results with Shell in both my 25 diesel and also my ZT. The best results I've had for both cars have been when using BP, Jet and Total. BP however has always been the best for me and my driving.

Nic

Pete · 11th November 2006, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

We are expecting a photograph of the horses backside through the windscreen of Petes car.

Would you mind not discussing the missus in public please. She's a lovely lass really even if I am, er, saddled with her. *cough*

11th November 2006, 11:46	#21
Livermpj Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Club saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I've also managed 60mpg If proof were needed the 75 is a motorway cruiser, then it's the MPG. I average 43mpg normally, but I've also managed 60mpg on the motorway (measured by filling, driving, then re-filling the tank). Only if you drive at 60-70mph though.......... Pete.

11th November 2006, 12:16	#23
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	50 MPH all the way from Ruislip to Warwick services, Full tank start and refill at the pump, calculated it out. Okay, maybe the tyre pressures were a bit high and I had slackened off the wheel bearings a few pounds too........

11th November 2006, 15:52	#25
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	I assume we're not accepting a photo of the trip readout as proof, otherwise those with Tu3 etc should wipe the floor!