Nnnggaaaaa - so close

[Arragonis]

Previous tank was 402 miles for 40.1 litres which 45.3 MPG (uk).

This tank is 415 miles for 38.3 litres which is 49.2 MPG.

Soooo close, but it might as well be a mile

On the up side its a 10% improvement.

Given the cost of a tank (45 GBP at the moment) that 4.50 in my pocket and not Mr Shell / Esso / Morrisons / Tesco / Sainsburys. and 4.50 more in my DAB Car Radio fund.

I think I can break the 50 barrier as long as the weather gets better (its snowing again now though) and if I can contain my urge to "whoosh" when a MINI Cooper decides to tailgate me.

[Piwoslaw]

Good going, I'm sure it's the weather that's holding you down. Think: Spring is closer with each passing day

Originally Posted by Arragonis

I think I can break the 50 barrier as long as the weather gets better (its snowing again now though) and if I can contain my urge to "whoosh" when a MINI Cooper decides to tailgate me.

Don't let a MINI intimidate you. Repeat: I've got to be strong, I've got to be strong, I've got to be strong, ...

[Daox]

Very nice. Piwoslaw is right, spring will come around and your numbers will rocket up.

[Arragonis]

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by Piwoslaw

Don't let a MINI intimidate you. Repeat: I've got to be strong, I've got to be strong, I've got to be strong, ...

Its more like they tempt me to 'smoke' them rather than intimidating.

My planning is good though. Its snowing, and my heating is being replaced in the house.

Brrrrr...

[SentraSE-R]

50 mpg is just a round number. Your improvement is what's important. When Spring and Summer warmer weather arrives, you're likely to see every tank over 50 mpg.

[Arragonis]

Current tank is looking better - 150 miles is about 1/5th down. The second half runs away very quickly but usually 100 miles = 1/4 tank. So fingers crossed.

[MetroMPG]

50 may be just an arbitrary goal, but it's good to strive for something.

I agree with the others: when the warm weather returns, you'll soon be bored with all the 50 mpg tanks you'll be seeing!

[Arragonis]

Right then. I have a feeling in my water that this tank is the one

I'm currently at 420 miles and it has 1/3rd left to run. Usually I have to fill up at about 400-420 miles (8/10ths). But there is a fly in this ointment in that I have been pressing the vent when filling which means I get another gallon (imperial) in before the fuel level appears at the top of the filler. I need to do a ventectomy at some point but I press the vent with the filler top for now.

The real reason behind my feeling is that I have adopted a new strategy - I monitor my average and instant MPG and try and keep my instant above my average. Of course at some point the two are going to merge but my average when I turn the engine off at home each night is currently 55+ (imp) and before it was usually 48. More engine on coasting, slower on the bypass (aka freeway) and so on.

I have allowed myself to annoy BMWs fewer times that before, but I still enjoy it

So whats the betting - do you think I will make it to a 50mpg tank or not ? Remember this is a Diesel "performance hatch" with no mods and not an economy car.

EDIT PS : The warmer weather is here - this is the first month without snow in Scotland...

[flyer351]

Congrats! I'm impressed and your numbers are close enough for government work. I consider that 50.

[SentraSE-R]

I agree that you're probably going to get your 50 mpg tank this time.