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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Don't encourage him, he needs to move on....... |
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19th May 2013 1:06 pm |
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Mona Geeza Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 1293 |
And I try to plan my journey so Im always going down hill, I can get 99 MPG that way |
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19th May 2013 1:11 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior |
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19th May 2013 1:13 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Is he a bit like Patrick Swayze in 'Ghost' where he can't make that final step because he doesn't realise his Freelanders gone or is it because there's an 'undead' residing on D4. |
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19th May 2013 3:49 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
There needs to be a lot more evidence to support the theory that it improves MPG before I buy it, as has been said too many different factors to consider.
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19th May 2013 4:07 pm |
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 |
I'll stick to the V Power. Yes it is true that unless you can do like for like tests, it is hard to prove either way. But I look at this :-
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21st May 2013 6:01 pm |
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Jonathan26 Member Since: 11 May 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 71 |
Thanks for all the views and opinions. My first post and I'm very impressed.
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21st May 2013 8:33 pm |
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Mav71 Member Since: 15 Nov 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 2575 |
You are looking at this in the right way. You need several tanks of the stuff to even make a difference. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come......... |
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21st May 2013 9:19 pm |
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Adrian888 Member Since: 07 Apr 2013 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 174 |
I used to try and always use Vpower or Ultimate in my Astra 888 CDTi and on the odd occassion I had to use 'standard' fuels there was a distinct difference including noticing a dirtier exhaust. I fill up every 10-14 days at around £6 a tank extra (the saving pays for my RFL!) however I do stick with premium brands with 2SO additive which works out at about 3-4p litre and gives similar benefits to Vpower. I haven't yet tried both...... eh tu? |
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22nd May 2013 7:24 am |
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Olegit Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: North Posts: 70 |
About ten years back I carfefully logged the fuel useage of a company car I was driving.
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14th Jul 2013 9:45 pm |
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si. Member Since: 20 Jun 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 153 |
I find in the Freelander the engine seems to run smoother using premium fuels. A lot of the local roads are restricted to 50mph. Using cheaper fuels, the engine feels a little lumpy at that speed in 6th, as though I'm not going quite fast enough. Despite what the green arrow says! With premium fuels, I can sit quite comfortably at 50, and can smoothly accelerate once the restriction is lifted. I can also squeeze a few more mpg as well, especially with the caravan on!
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14th Jul 2013 10:09 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
My ones due a fuel up so I will put my faith in those who say it runs a lot better and fill it up with V-power. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200 |
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14th Jul 2013 11:26 pm |
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lack_of_pies Member Since: 01 Apr 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 108 |
I've filled up with BP Ultimate a few times since buying the FL2. I have to say that when this fuel is in the tank the engine feels better and is more responsive/feels better pulling.
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15th Jul 2013 11:42 am |
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BarryKey Member Since: 28 Dec 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 77 |
I've been running a trial on V-Power for the last 5 tankfuls. Am getting 36 mpg and between 530-560 per tank. Proper calculated data not instrument values but they are identical.That works out at about 2mpg more than standard branded fuel with Miller's additive. I believe the engine is quieter and smoother. Would not touch supermarket fuel even if it was someone else's car. I do about 1000 miles per month of really mixed driving. No problems in 18 months of ownership. Not surprised but traffic really kills mpg, also lots of short trips with restarts. Also it seems that I get 70mph @ 1800rpm on V-Power but 2000 rpm on regular fuel. More revs = more fuel and more noise I guess.
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15th Jul 2013 9:18 pm |
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