Query for ST24 drivers, what is your mpg?

[GinG]

Morning all,

Just worked out my current commute to work (15 mile journey on an A road) is costing me 18.6mpg.

I have never bothered working this out before, but over the last year my car seems to have been using more fuel. I dont expect anything great however 18.6 seems quite low for a 60mph steady cruise?

What are other people getting out their cars just out of interest, is it something I need to look into?

It did surprise me when I worked it out as when looking at other cars to replace with (330i, scoobs etc.), I was wary about the potential low mpg these run at, seems that I could be better off getting one!

 

[GinG]

Given an oil change & new air filter 6 months ago. New tyres about 2 months ago. 80% of the time drive it like a saint, stuck behind traffic 50/60 miles an hour.

Guess I need to spec me an economical 330i or scoob or even focus ST?

 

[GinG]

Think I may need to get it looked at, or possibly look to service it again.

Does anyone have a guide for self servicing the V6 in a mondeo?

Thanks

 

[GinG]

Seems 18mpg is the going rate then! Nothing I should be worrying about there then.

I forgot to mention my car has decat, sports exhaust & secondaries removed / open. So that obviously doesnt help the economy.

 

[GinG]

Swear my dad says he gets 25+ in his.
He does drive like a an old man in it though

On my commute I drive at a steady pace, only on a Friday will I ever push on a bit to get home. I guess it depends on the condition of the engine / mods to the car.

 

[GinG]

Seems it is luck of the draw with these then. Filled up with some v-power to see if that makes any difference, will report back and see if it makes any what so ever.

Speaking to a mate last night who has a 2.6 v6 vectra, he is currently averaging 30mpg according to his obc.

 

[GinG]

Quick update for anyone who cares, brimmed up with v-power & cleaned the air filter (well gave it a hoover!) and now managed 27.34mpg on my commute.

Hell of a difference, must admit the filter has seen better days think I will get a new one asap.

My mates have commented a few times about a fair bit of 'soot' flying out the exhaust when I booted it, must have been really clogged!

 

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i might have to try giving mine a clean as i get a cloud of black smoke out the back if i nail it

Not sure if the V-Power had anything to do with it, but either that or the cleaning of the air filter has done wonders to the mpg. Just goes to show that keeping things clean / looked after in the engine department do make a difference!