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pherlopolus · 03-28-2011, 06:27 PM

Hello

been lurking a few weeks now, got some awesome hints

I have a 1999 VW Sharan 1.9tdi with about 110bhp, weighs in at 1800kg, base FC is about 35-40 miles per imp gallon.

Just done my first long trip implementing a bit of generally cruising at 60mph with a bit of P+G on quieter roads, topped off the tank at the other end (154miles) and managed 50mpg! I figure with a bit more consistency i can get even better.

Coupled with using SVO mixed 50/50 diesel which saves me about 1/6th on the price of a tank of fuel I'm really pleased with the ways it's going!

03-28-2011, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
pherlopolus EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Telford UK Posts: 6 Big Red Bus - '99 Volkswagen Sharan TDI S 90 day: 41.53 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Noob from Telford - UK :) Hello been lurking a few weeks now, got some awesome hints I have a 1999 VW Sharan 1.9tdi with about 110bhp, weighs in at 1800kg, base FC is about 35-40 miles per imp gallon. Just done my first long trip implementing a bit of generally cruising at 60mph with a bit of P+G on quieter roads, topped off the tank at the other end (154miles) and managed 50mpg! I figure with a bit more consistency i can get even better. Coupled with using SVO mixed 50/50 diesel which saves me about 1/6th on the price of a tank of fuel I'm really pleased with the ways it's going!