can fuel consumption indicate an engines condition

[Chi]

So Im looking to buy a Clio of some sort, ideally a Trophy I think.. There's a few about and having read many threads regarding different power output from a stock engine and I was wondering how you could tell how good the engine is when going to view? Would mpg be an indicator? Im thinking if I drive for 5 minutes down the motorway at 70 and compare results, would better mpg suggest the engine is in better condition..
Thanks for reading

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

mpg means nothing unless its doing horrific at 10 or less.

good engine - FSH / belts blah blah blah, no knocks or grinding noises.

its common sence really

 

[Wick]

Mpg can be affected by 100 other things. Even if the exhaust leaks slightly for example lol.

 

[Chi]

I think I can tell a good sounding engine, might be worth getting an inspection? Ive read different outputs and Id like a good one thats worth spending money on..

 

[Jonff]

It's complete pot luck finding one with a "freak" engine tbh. Generally the one's that are strong are the one's that have been driven properly from day one when they were new and serviced/maintained.

 

[Tim.]

Get it rolling roaded, but that's massive overkill if you ask me. That's the only way to find out how strong the engine really is. It's a 182 though, it will be there or thereabouts, you're unlikely to get one with 130bhp!

 

[Chi]

Get it rolling roaded, but that's massive overkill if you ask me. That's the only way to find out how strong the engine really is. It's a 182 though, it will be there or thereabouts, you're unlikely to get one with 130bhp!

So just take a punt, at least I have the van to compare it with.. If its slower ill leave it.. same or better and that will be good enough..
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[Chi]

It's complete pot luck finding one with a "freak" engine tbh. Generally the one's that are strong are the one's that have been driven properly from day one when they were new and serviced/maintained.

​Cheers mate..

 

[Dan519]

Get it rolling roaded, but that's massive overkill if you ask me. That's the only way to find out how strong the engine really is. It's a 182 though, it will be there or thereabouts, you're unlikely to get one with 130bhp!

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?580145-whoops&highlight=131bhp

 

[Jonff]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?580145-whoops&highlight=131bhp

What did it make in the end Dan? Just out of curiosity.

 

[Dan519]

175ish. I'll put it on the rollers at my place soon as Gus bought it when Lewis bought an ITB'd 182 recently.

 

[Chi]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?580145-whoops&highlight=131bhp

​Ouch, Ill do a 0-60 and time it...

 

[Chi]

175ish. I'll put it on the rollers at my place soon as Gus bought it when Lewis bought an ITB'd 182 recently.

​Not a bad result in the end, what did it cost to get that improvement and how was it done?

 

[Dan519]

umm, it's all in that thread. Low mileage bottom end, and ported the crap head to be better than a standard 172 one. Should be doing cams in it soon too so potential for a good result

 

[Tim.]

Thanks for linking that thread Danny, that's really interesting to see what you CAN buy.

Kangoosport - You'll know, assuming the F4R in the Kangoo is proper job, because you'll have that direct comparison. If it feels like it's missing a third of its power then it's time to walk.

If you are getting a Trophy, one with decent history and info on the CT forum then the likelihood of this happening again will be almost zero.