dave_m Posted November 29, 2005 Report Posted November 29, 2005 On my mk2 1.9 Tdi the fuel gauge markings don't really correspond to the amount of fuel you have left. Quote
Andrew T Posted November 29, 2005 Report Posted November 29, 2005 Ours shows similar behaviour, it will cover 300 miles and still show half full but then it will drop like a stone and after another hundred miles the light will be on. It's particularly bad for doing this if you haven't stopped since your last fill up. Quote
sasquartch Posted November 29, 2005 Report Posted November 29, 2005 Yes, my new TDi 115 shows exactly the same behaviour. Quote
Guest MATT Posted November 29, 2005 Report Posted November 29, 2005 mine is exactly the same, annoying but there you go. MATT Quote
gazzer666 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Posted November 29, 2005 My last TDI certainly demonstrated this behaviour and so far my new one appears to be following suit. Another example of finely calibrated Ford engineering? Quote
Guest MATT Posted November 29, 2005 Report Posted November 29, 2005 [quote name='gazzer666' date='Nov 29 2005, 20:00:22'] Another example of finely calibrated Ford engineering? [/quote] MATT Quote
Guest blatters Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 Same here. First time we filled the car up from new I thought the fuel economy was amazing - 400mls on half a tank from full. What sort of incredible TDi was this from VW, I asked myself. Then, ......burp ......the last half of the tank was gone! But you get used to it and it doesn't bug me. At least the on-board warning starts with .......please add more fuel - ignore that 'cos you can wait for........ ..........add more fuel NOW - i.e. give me a drink or I'm gonna die! You can go quite a way on these warnings. Blatters Quote
Guest paule230 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 [url="http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=5191&view=findpost&p=36607"]Take a look.[/url] Been discussed before, take a look. Quote
Guest blatters Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 From the link to the earlier thread. That's true about the fuel filled up to the neck needing to be used before the needle moves. I get almost 100mls before the needle moves off full. Having said that, it still seems that the descent from 0.5 to empty is quick. Blatters (just off to the fuel station to mix some kerosene with my diesel - a bit chilly up here so can't be too sure and kerosene's even more effective than the petrol at preventing the diesel gelling!!!!!!!!) PS. A joke, don't really try that! Quote
Guest MATT Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 [quote name='blatters' date='Nov 30 2005, 17:48:03'] .......please add more fuel - ignore that 'cos you can wait for........ ..........add more fuel NOW - i.e. give me a drink or I'm gonna die! [/quote] is there TWO warnings? I've had "refuel now" and as soon as i get that, i pull into a station that's on the way, or make a small diversion to get to a petrol station. is there another warning after this one? apart from the car coming to a standstill MATT Quote
widu13 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Posted November 30, 2005 [quote name='blatters' date='Nov 30 2005, 20:13:45'] just off to the fuel station to mix some kerosene with my diesel - a bit chilly up here so can't be too sure and kerosene's even more effective than the petrol at preventing the diesel gelling!!!!!!!!) PS. A joke, don't really try that! [/quote] ..unless of course you use a formula of 6 litres of 15W/40 engine oil to 205 litres of 28 sec (RBO) kero which will run as diesel.....oh no, don't do that it's illegal Quote
Guest blatters Posted December 1, 2005 Report Posted December 1, 2005 Matt, There are two warning levels on my Galaxy (but it's a Ghia with computer). The first is the please message. That comes up with words and leaves the small fuel pump yellow warning light on. The message goes out. Then there is a second - Fill with fuel now - warning. That stays on. And, I think this has only occured once for me so it's from memory, the message starts flashing when things are getting really desperate. Having said all of the foregoing it's not a good idea to let the tank run too low as I'm told the muck and sludge that settles at the bottom can end up being sucked through the fuel line and blocking the filter. But I have managed 655mls on a tank. It was summer though as my mpg is rubbish right now in the cold weather. Best wishes. Blatters. Quote
Guest land rovers suck Posted December 3, 2005 Report Posted December 3, 2005 [quote]But I have managed 655mls on a tank. It was summer though as my mpg is rubbish right now in the cold weather. [/quote] is this true or is it myth? i have just bought my gal and she is really bad on the old liquid lunch front, i thought my freelander was bad (diesel) she was doing around 250 ish on Quote
Guest vr6galaxy Posted December 3, 2005 Report Posted December 3, 2005 [quote name='land rovers suck' date='Dec 3 2005, 17:08:11'] [quote]But I have managed 655mls on a tank. It was summer though as my mpg is rubbish right now in the cold weather. [/quote] is this true or is it myth? i have just bought my gal and she is really bad on the old liquid lunch front, i thought my freelander was bad (diesel) she was doing around 250 ish on Quote
Guest MATT Posted December 3, 2005 Report Posted December 3, 2005 thanks blatters, but like you say, its best not to let it get that low. MATT Quote
widu13 Posted December 3, 2005 Report Posted December 3, 2005 450 miles of driving briskly to the last tank costing Quote
dave_m Posted December 5, 2005 Author Report Posted December 5, 2005 I get about 620 miles to a full tank, but i have a heavy right foot so probably could get more if I drove it more economically, but life moves too quicklyt I have to drive fast to keep up with it One thing i can say is though I haven't noticed a drop in MPG in the cold weather, although i have only just fitted a thermostat as i was without one throughout summer cos of incompetant fraud dealer so it may be that when the weather warms up i'll see more miles to the gallon Quote
Bigjeeze Posted December 5, 2005 Report Posted December 5, 2005 The best I have managed so far is 625 before the warning light comes on. I don't know how far I could go after that. Mind you that's sticking to 60mph most of the time. Usually I can get between 350 410 miles up to the half way mark then the rest goes real quick! Quote
Bigjeeze Posted December 5, 2005 Report Posted December 5, 2005 [quote name='land rovers suck' date='Dec 3 2005, 17:08:11'] [quote]But I have managed 655mls on a tank. It was summer though as my mpg is rubbish right now in the cold weather. [/quote] is this true or is it myth? i have just bought my gal and she is really bad on the old liquid lunch front, i thought my freelander was bad (diesel) she was doing around 250 ish on Quote
Guest blatters Posted December 6, 2005 Report Posted December 6, 2005 It's no myth but it was filled to the neck on the previous fill-up and I was on an MPG crusade in that 2 week period. But impressive - yes I've found out why my winter mpg was so bad in the last few weeks. Ford dealer had mounted four new winter tyres at the very begining of November. That's when the cold weather kicked in but........... went to the garage and checked the tyre pressure last weekend. First time since they fitted the new tyres. 29PSI on each wheel. Not good. Blatters Quote
Scorpiorefugee Posted December 16, 2005 Report Posted December 16, 2005 I'm getting very confused with all of the different ways of measuring fuel consumption so how about a little simpicity? My battered old S reg TDI (90 bhp I think - no handbook) settles quite nicely at 10 miles per litre. i.e. brimmed to half means 400 miles and 40 litres. This rarely changes much although I have done 750 miles on a full tank and put in about 72 litres but that was exceptional. Just out of interest, well, more than that really, how much does the tank hold or how low can it go before SHMBO has to get out and push? And, my (our) other 52 Ghia struggles to do 8.5 mpL cruising at 70 -75 in 6th. Is that normal or do I have to keep it for summer use only? Quote
widu13 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Posted December 16, 2005 The tank is 80L. The older TDIs seem more fuel efficient. 750 mls? Bloody hell!! [img]http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/1148.gif[/img] Quote
Scorpiorefugee Posted December 17, 2005 Report Posted December 17, 2005 80L??? That accounts for 40L to the half way mark. It also suggests that the newer ones have been reverse improved as usual. Right! Next time its 850 miles on a tankful. Maybe I'll wait for warmer weather first. Thanks for the comment about the newer ones being less efficient. It is a good deal more lively so perhaps its a question of re-educating the right foot. Ron. Quote
Daniel350 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 I have a 03 53 1.9 115Bhp Ghia and on a run fully laden with climate control running flat out get 49Mpg holding a steady 70 using cruise control. Could probably get more but 49 out of a 2+ tonne van with the airodynamics of a shaped brick will do me. Don't get more that 500 out of a tank normally though as at least half the time on 2 minute town runs with my wife. Still very happy. Quote
whitty Posted June 21, 2007 Report Posted June 21, 2007 49mpg ! god id be happy with that my gal get's between 41 and 43 and i never get more than 550 miles from a tank but it's a big bus and 40 odd aint bad as far as im concerned, i will say this though the fuel gauge thing is a annoying mines the same 350 first half and sod all from the second half Quote
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