JonC Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 What car are we discussing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 On a more serious note, how did you acheive that MPG?! I have a 1.6tdi VW and although used 90% on short trips I'm lucky to get 45mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 On a more serious note, how did you acheive that MPG?! I have a 1.6tdi VW and although used 90% on short trips I'm lucky to get 45mpg. Dodgy SA fuel. A very light foot when coasting/on a flat, just to keep the speed steady. Looking ahead and only braking when needed, anything stopping ahead and you roll/coast up to it instead of braking at the last minute. Just stuff like that I suppose.* * - no air con, no heating, no radio, no lights, etc etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Dodgy SA fuel. Sadly there is some truth to that. The low RON of the fuel here combined with the high temperatures mean that the likes of the Audi S3 / VW Golf R are detuned by VW by around 35bhp and many of the high stressed diesel engines such as the BMW 25d's aren't sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Shall we start talking about MPG? I rarely do, but am happy to make an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Did I mention I have an A1? To be fair the 80mpg was a optimistic, as I was just tapping the go pedal. I worked out the real Mpg is more 60 going by I only used a tank of fuel, still not bad for 2.0tdi. But music loud, aircon on on to keep me awake, plus it was 5am so lights were on, oh and I was charging my online too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Shall we start talking about MPG? I rarely do, but am happy to make an exception. Only if we combine it with tyre pressures and suspension... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Did I mention I have an A1? To be fair the 80mpg was a optimistic, as I was just tapping the go pedal. I worked out the real Mpg is more 60 going by I only used a tank of fuel, still not bad for 2.0tdi. But music loud, aircon on on to keep me awake, plus it was 5am so lights were on, oh and I was charging my online too. You have just spoilt your copy book. You could have had a job as EU 'official' MPG tester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 oh and I was charging my online too. Bloody iPhone predictive text, that should say "charging iPhone too" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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