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Old 02-28-2013, 11:02 AM   #40 (permalink)
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Could even get narrower engines such as 165/60 R14, and their diameter is more intermediate between the 205/55 and the 195/50. Plus they would ride more softly, reducing any comfort loss after lowering the suspension.
it had 185/60/14 on the front when I got it- SCARY in the wet. these toyos are much better

I think I've sourced a lowering kit for it, for not much cash, and the first tank of 30% veg is in..

656 miles using 52.6L of fuel= 56.7mpg (imp)
15 L veg at 1/l

37.6 L Diesel at 1.459/l

thats slightly lower than the last two tanks..


BUT!

Lots of stop start on Mway due to roadworks on my commute this week, and carrying 60-65mph on longer runs (to my unit etc) rather than 55-60 I usually sit at.

plus 30% veg means I'm happy at that MPG- I reckon it'd have been better at lower speed with less tailbacks.


Sorting the thermostat should help as well.
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