MPG after belt + change.
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"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
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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.
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"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.
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
"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.
#34
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
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Re: MPG after belt + change.
Juan Hanglow <Nilspam@pleasebtinternet.com> wrote:
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
> "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.
> > --
>
> 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.
Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.
I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
--
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 #
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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.
--
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,
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 #
#39
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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.
--
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,
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 #
#40
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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.
--
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,
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 #