10-29-2013, 04:52 PM
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Hi everyone,
I've just bought a Volkswagen Golf Mk4 E SDI, and I'm hoping it will make a reasonable base for some economical, reliable motoring.
My username describes my driving style
Tootle: To walk or drive in a leisurely manner.
Any suggestions for increasing MPG on this model of car are most welcome!
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10-29-2013, 08:37 PM
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Welcome, Tootler.
Congratulations on the purchase.
Did your Golf come with a resettable trip fuel economy gauge? Also an "instant" gauge? Getting instrumentation and recording your results is always my first bit of advice.
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welcome tootler!! hows the price of petrol? about $1.45 per litre here in nfld,Canada. Lots of info here on eccomodder,hope to here some of your advances in mpg soon.
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10-30-2013, 10:36 PM
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The SDI is a great engine.
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Thanks for the links to hyper miling tips.
I've had a quick look. Fortunately I've been doing quite a few of those tips with my old car. Just need to get used to how far my SDI rolls so that I can time my approaches to lights and queues.
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11-21-2013, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Welcome, Tootler.
Congratulations on the purchase.
Did your Golf come with a resettable trip fuel economy gauge? Also an "instant" gauge? Getting instrumentation and recording your results is always my first bit of advice.
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I can reset the trip mileage, but that's all I have.
I was thinking of buying a ScanGauge II, but not sure if it will work. I've found a 16 pin socket under a cover between the HVAC controls and the ashtray. |
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11-21-2013, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Welcome, Tootler.
Congratulations on the purchase.
Did your Golf come with a resettable trip fuel economy gauge? Also an "instant" gauge? Getting instrumentation and recording your results is always my first bit of advice.
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All I have is a resettable trip mileometer.
I was thinking of buying a Scangauge II, but not sure if it would work. I've found a 16 pin socket under a cover between the HVAC controls and the ashtray so it might be possible. |
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11-21-2013, 07:07 PM
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welcome tootler!! hows the price of petrol? about $1.45 per litre here in nfld,Canada. Lots of info here on eccomodder,hope to here some of your advances in mpg soon.
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Bout 135-140 pence per litre for diesel. Fortunately I'm not using much at the moment!
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