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31-03-2011, 10:01 PM | #1 | ||
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XR5 LV Focus now 9 months old. Only done 8500ks.
I was getting 10.8/100 up until a few months ago when it slowly increased to 11.3/100. Yes. I'm using the air con, but I was using it just as much back in December/January when I got the better figure. The tyre pressures are right. The traffic is about the same and I really didn't put THAT much weight on over Christmas! Any ideas why the increase? I thought it was supposed to get better as the donk loosened up. I possibly started using a different petrol station at around the time it changed - but it changed over a period of about 6 weeks rather than within a tank or two if it was crap petrol. I'm using 95RON all the time. Is this a sign of trouble? |
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31-03-2011, 10:41 PM | #2 | ||
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Its still within the limits though and really 11.3 isnt bad
That said my 5 has only ever been run on Ultimate and is tuned and it just jumped to 10.1 I dont think its a sign of trouble
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31-03-2011, 11:31 PM | #3 | ||
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DJM83 - OK thanks for that. I was wondering if one of the sensors used to feedback to the engine management system might be out of wack, but I guess they'll pick that up when I get it serviced soon.
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11-04-2011, 06:06 PM | #4 | ||
You mad, bro?
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Mate I move from 10.8-11.1 regularly. Might be a case of right foot syndrome? ;)
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11-04-2011, 10:48 PM | #5 | ||
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Mine's been holding steady and 11.8 for the last few weeks. Sat at 12.5 for a while
And that was running on the stock tune too. I should check my air filter, make sure it's not full of bugs or something.
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12-04-2011, 11:55 AM | #6 | ||
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Ours is running at about 10.3
Has 12000k on it. The longer you let it stretch its legs, the better the fuel consumption. Was into the 8's on a trip away.
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12-04-2011, 06:10 PM | #7 | ||
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Alright kids, I did an experiment to and from home. I drive in pretty heavy traffic and like I said above, I get 10.8-11.1 normally.
In the interests of pure knowledge, i decided to change my driving style a bit. I started by accelerating smoother and changing in between 2500-3000rpm. I also read ahead more and anticipated traffic flow. It's a good 20km drive each way, so average consumption is pretty accurate (not like a short drive). It was a more relaxed drive and felt great. Below is the result. It's been a while since I've seen single figures! I reset the usage this morning before I left for work. It was at 11.1. reading was taken this evening when i got home.
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13-04-2011, 08:13 AM | #8 | ||
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That's excellent consumption considering my wife's 2010 lv mkii focus is always on 11.1l/100km. It is auto and she hammers it. We also live in a hilly area.
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