MPG after belt + change.
#41
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Ronny <admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
> > the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> > the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> > roads most of the time.
> >
>
> If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
> engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
A 90bhp TDI would suit him nicely.
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> > the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> > the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> > roads most of the time.
> >
>
> If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
> engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
A 90bhp TDI would suit him nicely.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
#42
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
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>
> no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
> think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
> then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
> everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
> very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
>
>
If the performance is better, are you giving it a bit more welly perhaps?
#43
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
>
>
> no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
> think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
> then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
> everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
> very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
>
>
If the performance is better, are you giving it a bit more welly perhaps?
#44
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
>
>
> no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
> think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
> then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
> everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
> very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
>
>
If the performance is better, are you giving it a bit more welly perhaps?
#45
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
>
>
> no, performance is much the same, if anything a little better. This made me
> think it adjusted the timing a little................so if that's the case
> then it would consume a little more fuel. This with the added thought that
> everything is tight and may require more power. The job was carried out by a
> very competent garage..........I made sure about that.
>
>
If the performance is better, are you giving it a bit more welly perhaps?
#46
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
>>
>>> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>>>
>>> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
>>> including
>>> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>>> 29..............would this be expected.
>>
>> How do you notice something like that?
>>
>> My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
>> --
>> Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
>> http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
>> Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
>> BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
>
> the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> roads most of the time.
>
If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
#47
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
>>
>>> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>>>
>>> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
>>> including
>>> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>>> 29..............would this be expected.
>>
>> How do you notice something like that?
>>
>> My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
>> --
>> Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
>> http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
>> Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
>> BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
>
> the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> roads most of the time.
>
If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
#48
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1h57lvs.18x4a4a1eqsf8gN%steve@italiancar.co.u k...
>> Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
>>
>>> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>>>
>>> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
>>> including
>>> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>>> 29..............would this be expected.
>>
>> How do you notice something like that?
>>
>> My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
>> --
>> Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
>> http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
>> Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
>> BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
>
> the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> roads most of the time.
>
If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
#49
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"Juan Hanglow" <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "SteveH" <steve@italiancar.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1h57lvs.18x4a4a1eqsf8gN%steve@italiancar.co.u k...
>> Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
>>
>>> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
>>>
>>> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back,
>>> including
>>> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
>>> 29..............would this be expected.
>>
>> How do you notice something like that?
>>
>> My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
>> --
>> Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
>> http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
>> Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark Lusso - Passat 1.8 Turbo SE - COSOC KOTL
>> BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
>
> the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> roads most of the time.
>
If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
#50
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
SteveH wrote:
> Ronny <admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
>>>the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
>>>roads most of the time.
>>>
>>
>>If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
>>engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
>
>
> A 90bhp TDI would suit him nicely.
Yep. If you like the torque, but usually limit yourself in that rev
range a 90/110 TDi will feel just like the V6 and give you 50+ MPG. The
110 would be a bit better as it spins up a bit quicker. Mind you, by
1500rpm either one will be nicely on boost.
> Ronny <admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
>>>the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
>>>roads most of the time.
>>>
>>
>>If you have to have a "policy" to drive a V6 why not just go for a smaller
>>engine, then you won't need to worry so much,
>
>
> A 90bhp TDI would suit him nicely.
Yep. If you like the torque, but usually limit yourself in that rev
range a 90/110 TDi will feel just like the V6 and give you 50+ MPG. The
110 would be a bit better as it spins up a bit quicker. Mind you, by
1500rpm either one will be nicely on boost.