Joe's top tips for more mpg - Page 2

Tatts · 28th October 2013, 21:27

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VMax1000 · 28th October 2013, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Sledge

If trying to squeeze any extra fuel economy is so important, sell the car and walk or buy a bike.

I got a bike but that does only 26mpg around town

I found that if I drive faster I use less gallons per hour............
Always see the positive......

But in all honesty, just like to drive the car without worrying about the fuel consumption. If I have to worry I have the wrong car for my means..

Robson Rover Repair · 28th October 2013, 21:53

I noticed my roofbars make a big dent in my diesel MPG, ive saw it drop a good bit, but they are chunky ******s.

Trimmed the excess down and have experimented with positioning (listening for whistle, more whistle = more resistance) and after 8 months now ive just taken them off having made myself a quick release tool for them and making a cut in the boot foam storage to keep them under the boot floor.

IMO all the ten points above are revelant, however as a few of them are basic maintenance they are common sence.

The rest, well IMO I didnt buy a car to not use the functions so heater on most days, heated seats when cold, aircon when too warm, and sunroof / windows open as required.

When I hear most peoples MPG figures, I chop of 1/5 instantly for real world as you hear some stories, same as the BHP figures, until you see proof etc.

But if MPG tips encourage people to have their cars safer and better maintained, well thats a good thing for everyone.

Oh and my best MPG tip, going from 18's on contentials on my 75 back on snow tyres to 15's has gave me an extra 40 to 50 miles per tank each time.

HarryM1BYT · 28th October 2013, 21:54

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Originally Posted by -Joe

10. Minimise FBH use and windscreen wiper use by only driving when it's not raining and warm outside.

Those last two are wrong -

Cold air is denser than warm air, so you get better mpg in cold weather. Warm weather is though better for a cold start, in that the engine gets up to temperature quicker.

Moist air drawn in also produces more power and the reduced grip of the tyres means lower rolling resistance. Which is why some try water injection to save fuel and the Spitfire used water injection.

I really cannot see washing and polishing your car will make much difference at all and there are many ways to make much greater savings, such as increasing tyre pressure, such as making sure the thermostat is working properly. If it did, they would wash and polish aircraft, which travel much faster.

The biggest way to improve mpg, is by driving style - avoiding the need to use brakes, looking well ahead and not putting on any unnecessary speed which you cannot make full use of.

guru · 28th October 2013, 22:03

Guru's top tips for more mpg
Buy a small, sensible eurobox that will do at least 75mpg and leave the 75 in a field on fire somewhere

Guru's top tip for not being boring and actually enjoying life
Buy a car powered by a V6 or V8 engine and drive it like it should be driven

I recommend the ZT 190

tareim · 28th October 2013, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Oh and my best MPG tip, going from 18's on contentials on my 75 back on snow tyres to 15's has gave me an extra 40 to 50 miles per tank each time.

I think that is more down to the width and construction of the tyre rather than the diameter of the wheel, with the snow tyres giving less rolling resistance hence higher mpg

Robson Rover Repair · 28th October 2013, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by tareim

I think that is more down to the width and construction of the tyre rather than the diameter of the wheel, with the snow tyres giving less rolling resistance hence higher mpg

Snow and heavy rain tyres have a higher resistance to reduce aqua planing and increase grip in snow surface.

Brigus · 29th October 2013, 02:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Joe

10. Minimise FBH use and windscreen wiper use by only driving when it's not raining and warm outside.

If everyone in Aberdeen followed this advice it would certainly eliminate traffic congestion (or any traffic at all really!)

macafee2 · 29th October 2013, 06:15

over inflating tyres, "tail gaiting" will help with mpg not that I advocate
either. I would have thought not running anything electrical would help.
is anyone that concerned about their mpg?

macafee2

Sidetops · 29th October 2013, 07:28

Very interesting, thanks for the informative post.

My top tips for economical driving are:

Anticipate ahead, negating the need to use brakes or stopping unnecessarily, and
Avoid accelerating downhill, driving downhill is free fuel!

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Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	I noticed my roofbars make a big dent in my diesel MPG, ive saw it drop a good bit, but they are chunky ****s. Trimmed the excess down and have experimented with positioning (listening for whistle, more whistle = more resistance) and after 8 months now ive just taken them off having made myself a quick release tool for them and making a cut in the boot foam storage to keep them under the boot floor. IMO all the ten points above are revelant, however as a few of them are basic maintenance they are common sence. The rest, well IMO I didnt buy a car to not use the functions so heater on most days, heated seats when cold, aircon when too warm, and sunroof / windows open as required. When I hear most peoples MPG figures, I chop of 1/5 instantly for real world as you hear some stories, same as the BHP figures, until you see proof etc. But if MPG tips encourage people to have their cars safer and better maintained, well thats a good thing for everyone. Oh and my best MPG tip, going from 18's on contentials on my 75 back on snow tyres to 15's has gave me an extra 40 to 50 miles per tank each time. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube** DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

28th October 2013, 22:03	#15
guru Posted a thing or two MG ZT, Rover Sterling, MG ZS EV & BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Norfolk Broads Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 20 Thanked 196 Times in 117 Posts	Guru's top tips for more mpg Buy a small, sensible eurobox that will do at least 75mpg and leave the 75 in a field on fire somewhere Guru's top tip for not being boring and actually enjoying life Buy a car powered by a V6 or V8 engine and drive it like it should be driven I recommend the ZT 190 __________________ My car history http://m6jkk.com

29th October 2013, 06:15	#19
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	over inflating tyres, "tail gaiting" will help with mpg not that I advocate either. I would have thought not running anything electrical would help. is anyone that concerned about their mpg? macafee2

29th October 2013, 07:28	#20
Sidetops I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,252 Thanks: 293 Thanked 327 Times in 240 Posts	Very interesting, thanks for the informative post. My top tips for economical driving are: Anticipate ahead, negating the need to use brakes or stopping unnecessarily, and Avoid accelerating downhill, driving downhill is free fuel!