low mpg

[tony69]

alrite people im after abit of help im getting low mpg in my clio 172 its got air filter and a full system cud this b y thanks

 

[Fletcher]

Maybe, what mpg are you getting atm??

 

[kully]

need some figures , depends on your style of driving too , otherwise your car need attention .

 

[Speedlover]

I seemed to notice burning more fuel just by fitting a CAT Back system on my MK1, maybe psychological mainly, but im sure it doesnt help overall.

 

[tony69]

when im driving normal ...and sorryits got a decat just seems low what cud cause burning to much fuel

 

[Fletcher]

when im driving normal ...and sorryits got a decat just seems low what cud cause burning to much fuel

colder weather, lots of short journeys, in build up areas.

 

[kully]

^^^^ wot he said , you are going to burn more fuel with certain mods too .

 

[Josh2005]

I get 27/28mpg out of my Megane Coupe 1.6 16v, think i've got some serious issues with mine! Getting less out of it than some of you with your 2.0's.

Have been told that giving it a full service should bring it up a bit as well as avoiding short journeys and congested areas.

 

[tony69]

thanks for ur help chaps

 

[kully]

other factors to consider are age of car , service history as mentioned , with new toys fitted , you are just gunna want to put your toe down tbh .

 

[Josh2005]

Also another point mentioned above, I was getting 29mpg when it was warmer, now i'm only getting low 27's with the same Journeys over the winter so that takes a couple of MPG. Obviously Driving style also affects it, wouldnt thrash it around in 1st & 2nd unless you want to be seeing low mpg figures, keep below 4700rpm and it should rise pretty quick, will feel like your driving like an old man though!

 

[mattjk]

I dont think you'v actually told us what MPG your getting have you?

 

[Rossy197]

Also another point mentioned above, I was getting 29mpg when it was warmer, now i'm only getting low 27's with the same Journeys over the winter so that takes a couple of MPG. Obviously Driving style also affects it, wouldnt thrash it around in 1st & 2nd unless you want to be seeing low mpg figures, keep below 4700rpm and it should rise pretty quick, will feel like your driving like an old man though!

Colder weather = denser air = more fuel

 

[Jamesstone]

I get 37MPG driving to & from work ( town driving ) usally it doesnt see more than 6k... hammering 32mpg... motorway 42-45mpg


Mods - De-cat, cat-back system, inlets, remap, pannel filter.. i found the de-cat improves fuel consumption on normal driving.. drinks more when led foot action takes place though but was to be expected

Have you had it re-mapped? standard map doesnt run smoothly with the de-cat so you'll be driving the car harder for a start

 

[Andyman]

Cold weather might effect mpg but A, its hardly that cold (plus degree during the day) and B, its not going to effect it to the point of a 20 odd mpg level lol

Id be looking in the direction of a failing lambdar sensor if the mpg is seriously bad

 

[Riley!]

im averaging over 31-32mpg per tank full recently, was around 35-37 when it was warmer. Thats just with a cat back exhaust. 70% spirited driving too

 

[A18XHO]

I get 37MPG driving to & from work ( town driving ) usally it doesnt see more than 6k... hammering 32mpg... motorway 42-45mpg


Mods - De-cat, cat-back system, inlets, remap, pannel filter.. i found the de-cat improves fuel consumption on normal driving.. drinks more when led foot action takes place though but was to be expected

Have you had it re-mapped? standard map doesnt run smoothly with the de-cat so you'll be driving the car harder for a start

I have a 1.4 and i get 30mpg if im being nice!

 

[Rossy197]

i get aroung 25-30mpg around town but on the motorway @ 60mph i've seen it go up to 45mpg, depends on driving style i think as everybody drives different

 

[tony69]

no not had chance to have it remapped yet oo yh the cars got a 182 manifold on it as well ..some times in the morning when ive just started the car and i pull off up hill i lose all power and have to keep reving it then it will b perect any one ??