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How Can I Increase My MPG please?

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How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Roo on Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:42 pm
Hi All
I have a fronty 2L sport ...I am not sure how many miles she does to the gallon, but all I know is that she is thirsty ..
Is there anything I can do to increase my MPG please, I have thought about putting my road tyres on and taking out the back seats to lessen the weight any other suggestions please I would be grateful :dance: :dance:
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by weave67 on Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:00 pm
smooth driving roo be gentle through the gears etc, make sure your tyres are inflated properly :D
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Rifleman on Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:06 pm
Remove make up, and empty your handbag of all the c**p babe. :D :D
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Roo on Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:32 pm
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by jontera on Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:53 pm
keeping the engine serviced helps.
but really it's just as Weave posted.

not carrying a full tank of fuel saves alot of weight, which also helps.
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Roo on Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:15 pm
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Drift on Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:14 pm
Im afraid an off road modified car is never going to be fuel efficient, just lifting the suspension costs fuel usage.

Loosing spotlights, bullbar under car protection and using as few electrical items as possible in the car all helps.

Also making sure none of the brakes are binding, other than that its a fiesta Im afraid :wink:
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by fogman on Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:23 pm
how about a lesson on how to drive properly from 1 of us far superior blokes :D :D :D
or swop it for a mini :roll:

seriously roo it dont matter how easy i go with my right foot i still cant get any better than approx 25mpg although most of the time thats in town driving so not too bad really, infact thats not much less than my old mondeo used to do but all the extras add up over the month :(
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Roo on Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:24 pm
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by alex on Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:26 pm
You might want to get the fluids swapped out of the box and diffs, add some Molly to reduce drag. That and run round all the nipples with a grease gun :wink:
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Roo on Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:38 pm
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by john (smifffy) on Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:09 pm
i think there are only 2 grease nipples on the fronty & there on the propshaft
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Krusher on Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:14 pm
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Drift on Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:22 pm
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by drinksoptional on Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:53 pm
Freewheel down hills i.e put it in nuetral do not use AC or have windows fully open. i get 23/25mpg on my sport but i ive in glasgow all hills and traffic and traffic lights. do not over brake or accelerater leave a gap between you and the car in front so you do not have to keep braking every two secs, avoid roads with speed bumps the stop go burns fuel
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Sir-Doris on Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:29 pm
Car has been serviced and all fluids have been changed. Short of losing the interior, underbody protection, seats, bullbars, spots etc its about as efficient as its going to get.

Driving style is the single biggest factor to fuel consumption.
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by alex on Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:44 pm
Driving and the fact its a 2.0 litre pulling 2 tonnes :wink:
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Road Hog on Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:50 pm
I thought you would have researched fuel consumption prior to purchase & factored it into the buying choice,along with other major considerations :wink:
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by fogman on Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:38 pm
all of that gets quickly forgotten when you see the fronty of your dreams for sale A friend :D :D
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Re: How Can I Increase My MPG please? by Sir-Doris on Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:35 am
I also drink Port and I'm not ashamed to say it!

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