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g4nji



Member Since: 08 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Sumatra Black
fuel saving device

Hi has any one used one of these on there FR2,CR Tech 1 Multi-Map.
If any one has was it any good did it do what it says it will do?.
If you did use one did it cause any problems to the engine after a time EG- causing problem with the fuel pump etc.
Regards Albert.

Post #153751 5th Sep 2012 4:35 pm
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big-al-cove



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Scotland 2012 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Fuji White

hi

the only fuel saving device that works 100% is a bus Rolling with laughter


other than that fill the tank and it uses what it uses or get a electric car 1995 P38 now dead
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Post #153755 5th Sep 2012 5:06 pm
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Andy131



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I think what Big_al is trying to say is, not many people buy a Land Rover for the fuel economy.
Sure we would all like to spend less on fuel (and more on beer), but the majority would probably go for even more power and stuff the consuption. Razz Razz

Good luck with the pursuit of better economy, if you find it let us know. Just don't be surprised if the only way is to drive like an octagenarian. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

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superspark



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Andy 131 Thumbs Up

Post #153770 5th Sep 2012 7:20 pm
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Dave



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I'm afraid that "Fuel economy" & " Land Rover" don't belong in the same sentence Laughing

Post #153772 5th Sep 2012 7:31 pm
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Pegleg



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If any of these 'fuel saving' devices did actually save fuel,

a) VM's would mad keen to fit them,

or b) The big oil Companies would buy the rights one way or another and it would never be seen again. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #153780 5th Sep 2012 8:13 pm
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Big Dave



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Pegleg's on it. All they do is change the mapping like a remap.

You're better with a professional remap. They can do the same job as this chip, but much better.

How much will it cost though? 1 mpg more is roughly the equivalent of 2p saving per mile. This box might give you 5% decresase in consumption...1.5 mpg on a 30mpg average. So it's saving you about 3p a mile (or, the equivalent of .5 penny cheaper diesel). if it costs £100 (which is asking for trouble in itself) it will take 3333 miles to pay off.

Not worth it in my opinion Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

Post #153875 6th Sep 2012 2:11 pm
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JST



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Dave wrote:
I'm afraid that "Fuel economy" & " Land Rover" don't belong in the same sentence Laughing


Not sure you are right there Dave! I had a TD5 Defender for 10 years before the FL2. The Defender did 26mpg and the FL2 does 38 (40 on a run).....seems like fuel economy to me and my bank balance! Smile

On a more serious note I think you will find that the only fuel economy device that really works is a light right foot. Add to that regular servicing (especially the filters) and you will be surprised what the FL2 can do. John
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Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

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Andy131



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Now if it gave me 30bhp and I could catch those pesky SD4's that would be worth it Very Happy

Preferably without destroying the transmission. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

Post #153880 6th Sep 2012 2:29 pm
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