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carlsurgey Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: Galashiels Posts: 10 |
I noticed a significant drop in MPG on my Fiesta 1.5 TDI training car when I had been filling up at Asda (its up to 3p litre cheaper) . Then got a fuel card for the local BP garage so that I get the fuel at about the same price as Asda . MPG has over the last 3 months has gradually risen from 48 to 54 per gallon. Win win I think . Everything is relative to my point of view |
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14th May 2013 10:31 am |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
I wouldn't read too much into that. It's just as likely to have been caused by rising temperatures (engines burn more fuel when cold, and accessories such as heated screens and heater fans are used more). I tend to notice increased fuel consumption over the winter months without changing fuel buying habits. The problem with subjective observations is that there are just too many variables. Tests need to be done under laboratory conditions before one can really place any trust in the results. |
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14th May 2013 11:43 am |
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Adrian888 Member Since: 07 Apr 2013 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 174 |
Although I avoid supermarket jungle juice Pab is correct with his comments. It is not unusual to have a 10% or greater drop between summer/winter mpg. eh tu? |
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14th May 2013 11:51 am |
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jim4244 Member Since: 19 May 2012 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 66 |
I've been running diesel engined cars since 1986 and have always filled them with the cheapest diesel that I can find. I have not had one fuel related problem in all this time.
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15th May 2013 8:29 am |
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GJH0702 Member Since: 04 Sep 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 428 |
Ok will try anything ( almost) once so just filled up on Shell V - .10p per gallon dearer than normal Asda I buy- I will see if I notice any difference other than cost 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
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15th May 2013 5:52 pm |
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 |
I'll never put supermarket fuels in mine, you should see the pump fuel filters that come out compared with the premium brands filters.
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17th May 2013 4:23 pm |
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GJH0702 Member Since: 04 Sep 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 428 |
Had to go to Manchester & back today - about 90 miles in total via Motorway's- amazed at difference in performance and acceleration - MPG down slightly but think thats because drove faster than normal!!!
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17th May 2013 5:56 pm |
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Dave007 Member Since: 11 Feb 2013 Location: Solihull Posts: 171 |
Mav - Agree, the supermarket fuels by themselves could be clogging the dispenser pump filters up - but that's what they are there for....
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18th May 2013 2:19 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
At our level we cannot say there is a difference in performance/mileage at all, anyone who says different just happened to have a different journey along the same road today than they did yesterday.
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18th May 2013 3:42 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
I can tell a difference, the power delivery is smoother, the engine not as harsh, I don't pay the extra for nothing |
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18th May 2013 3:54 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
Just filled up with the Nitro, 8p a litre mor p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior |
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18th May 2013 4:17 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Forgot to add to my extensive list that your hearing changes from day to day as well as your perception In fact aren't you at the age where a diesel engine sounds like a purring petrol |
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19th May 2013 9:55 am |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Not yet EY |
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19th May 2013 11:04 am |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
Don't say that EY, I'm having a running battle with another member (off forum) about the virtues of the burble of the V6 against the ying ying of a petrol p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior |
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19th May 2013 11:11 am |
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