I've been quite anal recently when it comes to recording the MPG of my Mk3 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi.
I've had the dreaded 'overcooling' issue and noticed a distinct difference in the indicated and actual MPG. I thought this was due to the same cause as the overcooling (faulty cylinder head temperature sensor and thermostats) but those have now been replaced.
Although I'm seeing a much improved actual MPG and the difference between indicated and actual has improved, it is still quite a way off.
When I was overcooling, the worst discrepancy was 12.6mpg (54.6 indicated, 42 actual) now I've just done my first fill-up with a 'working' car and I'm still seeing a seven mpg discrepancy (57.7 indicated, 50.7 actual).
Is this standard for the Mk3 Mondeo? How does it compare to other cars?
I'm not expecting it to be 100% accurate but a 12% tolerance seems to be a bit high.
I've had the dreaded 'overcooling' issue and noticed a distinct difference in the indicated and actual MPG. I thought this was due to the same cause as the overcooling (faulty cylinder head temperature sensor and thermostats) but those have now been replaced.
Although I'm seeing a much improved actual MPG and the difference between indicated and actual has improved, it is still quite a way off.
When I was overcooling, the worst discrepancy was 12.6mpg (54.6 indicated, 42 actual) now I've just done my first fill-up with a 'working' car and I'm still seeing a seven mpg discrepancy (57.7 indicated, 50.7 actual).
Is this standard for the Mk3 Mondeo? How does it compare to other cars?
I'm not expecting it to be 100% accurate but a 12% tolerance seems to be a bit high.