hi guys whats a average mpg on a 2.5 tdi 102bhp ,its a 2001 EX AA van with 125k .round town and on arun ,i only do about 60 to 65 mph on motorway thats with 7 to 8 people in .what do you lot get cheers karl T:
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I get about 35/36 on my daily commute (mix of everything from dual carriageway/twisties/stopstart)
It used to be about 38/39 with an empty van, has dropped a bit with full camper setup.
I'm off down to north devon tomorrow, proper loaded up for a few days camping with daughter as a practice run for our Europe trip later in the year, and am going to be paying close attention to the economy! Will report back..
It used to be about 38/39 with an empty van, has dropped a bit with full camper setup.
I'm off down to north devon tomorrow, proper loaded up for a few days camping with daughter as a practice run for our Europe trip later in the year, and am going to be paying close attention to the economy! Will report back..
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Guys - forgive me - I'm new to this T4 Forum.
I've got a T4 2.5 tdi 102 from 2000. Its just done 180 miles from 40 litres- 1/2 the tank inc reserve - which is a poxy 20 mpg -ish. This is with me driving it like Miss Daisy in a mix of 30 - 60 mpg town and motorway. I really did expect more from this. Just had the cambelt and water pump done at Eurovans Brighton. Could it be a fuel pump timing issue?
Is this all I can expect from my new purchase? My Golf V5 does better mpg than this !!!!
I've got a T4 2.5 tdi 102 from 2000. Its just done 180 miles from 40 litres- 1/2 the tank inc reserve - which is a poxy 20 mpg -ish. This is with me driving it like Miss Daisy in a mix of 30 - 60 mpg town and motorway. I really did expect more from this. Just had the cambelt and water pump done at Eurovans Brighton. Could it be a fuel pump timing issue?
Is this all I can expect from my new purchase? My Golf V5 does better mpg than this !!!!
That's a bit shocking as this week I did 320 miles on 33 litres, again mixed driving 88bhp mapped to approx 115bhp T:
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My 88bhp was doing low 20's when I bought it with 197k on the clock, did the PP2 mods, took it to Pendle and with 132bhp now hit mid 30's withl full camper load in the back. Will be trying 2 stroke though as I've got loads kicking about! T:
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Spellberg, it could be a timing issue. Does the van drive as well as it didbefore the timing belt?
I only ask as over two T4 vans and some 400,000 miles or more I have had a few belt changes and to be honest, only the last one was sorted out correctly. Everytime before they had to take the van in and correct it. It only needs to be a fraction out and its all to .
I now check that the garage have all the locking pins before they do it. T:
As to fuel...I now add a dash of 2 stroke and recently in mixed driving had 43.4 mpg, but put that down to ultra light right foot and well inflated tyres.A: But that is up from my normal experiences, so I am just trialing a half tank to top up again using hard off the lights and assorted right footed thuggery.
I'll top up around 500 miles in and see what the numbers come back with. But am expected around 36 or 37 mpg if I am lucky.
DavidT:
I only ask as over two T4 vans and some 400,000 miles or more I have had a few belt changes and to be honest, only the last one was sorted out correctly. Everytime before they had to take the van in and correct it. It only needs to be a fraction out and its all to .
I now check that the garage have all the locking pins before they do it. T:
As to fuel...I now add a dash of 2 stroke and recently in mixed driving had 43.4 mpg, but put that down to ultra light right foot and well inflated tyres.A: But that is up from my normal experiences, so I am just trialing a half tank to top up again using hard off the lights and assorted right footed thuggery.
I'll top up around 500 miles in and see what the numbers come back with. But am expected around 36 or 37 mpg if I am lucky.
DavidT:
i filled up when they said their was going to be a strike it cost ÂŁ112 and im still going on the same tank i have done 520 so far and i still have a 1/4 of a tank left .last year we went to italy mostly on motorways and got 680 on a tank i drive a 2.5 tdi the mods iv done are a decat pipe egr blank and fitted a intercooler
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i have just Achieved 718 miles from a full tank (about 20 miles passed the low fuel light) cost ÂŁ118 TO REFILL. I have also been using 2 stroke for a while, the biggest gain of recent times for me is my van is empty for a refurb. When the back is full it usually returns 650 ish to a full tank.
fuel tank is about 80l. van is 2.5 88bhp lwb
fuel tank is about 80l. van is 2.5 88bhp lwb
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Good reading this. T:
Not had mine that long but average for me is 41mpg. Really mixed environments. Must be around â…“ urban, â…“ twisty country roads and â…“ motorway/dual carriage way. Going to try two stroke in the tank next time round. See what difference it makes.
Van's a 2.5Tdi 102hp Multivan, EGR blank and de-cat.
Cheers Jonnie
Not had mine that long but average for me is 41mpg. Really mixed environments. Must be around â…“ urban, â…“ twisty country roads and â…“ motorway/dual carriage way. Going to try two stroke in the tank next time round. See what difference it makes.
Van's a 2.5Tdi 102hp Multivan, EGR blank and de-cat.
Cheers Jonnie
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dont think the 2.5 tdi agrees with veg oil.
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OK...UP-DATE REF 2 STROKE...
Just filled up to check fuel economy with 2 stroke added and did 480 miles with a heavy right foot, and some serious thrashing through the gear changes. Average was 39.7 mpg.
I would say that the 2 stroke helps by a factor or 2 to 3 miles per gallon. But biggest change is driving style.
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When I got mine I put ÂŁ30 in and did 90 miles on it 
I must say that frightened me big time. Since then I have changed gearbox oil, New vac/turbo pipes, cleaned and blanked egr, short shift mod, cleaned turbo, fixed pump timing etc. This weekend I did 353 miles on half a tank. I also have to agree with the veg oil statement, my 2.5 smoked like a chimney with some in although it didn't run any worse. T:
I must say that frightened me big time. Since then I have changed gearbox oil, New vac/turbo pipes, cleaned and blanked egr, short shift mod, cleaned turbo, fixed pump timing etc. This weekend I did 353 miles on half a tank. I also have to agree with the veg oil statement, my 2.5 smoked like a chimney with some in although it didn't run any worse. T:
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SORTED: David, you were right. Went into Eurovans VW Brighton and explained problem. Wondered if they could check fuel pump timing. Called me up today and they admitted that it was out - too rich. They sorted it adn put ÂŁ10 diesel in the tank. Will now do a tally again and hope to beat 35mpg mixed driving I guess ! Phew, thought it could have been somethgin else adn more cashola spanked !
Cheers guys, SpellBerg.:ILU:
Cheers guys, SpellBerg.:ILU:
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HiSORTED: David, you were right. Went into Eurovans VW Brighton and explained problem. Wondered if they could check fuel pump timing. Called me up today and they admitted that it was out - too rich. They sorted it adn put ÂŁ10 diesel in the tank. Will now do a tally again and hope to beat 35mpg mixed driving I guess ! Phew, thought it could have been somethgin else adn more cashola spanked !
Cheers guys, SpellBerg.:ILU:
They admitted it was too rich
Sorry but the timing would have been to advanced or retarded
Rich or weak doesnt even come into it
Sounds from what your saying they have not got a clue T:
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Latest mpg update. 1/2 a tank got me 200miles of pure motorway doing 70mph or less. So that's 40 l = 8.8 imp gallons. = 23 mpg. So not really any better than before. Will take it back to Eurovans. they said they sorted the fuel pump timing. Could it be something else? Do I have the juiciest 2.5 tdi 102 bhp T4 in the world? What is going on? Any ideas?
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Can people confirm a few things before talking mpg figures,,
Is your speedo bang on? Most have different size wheels and tyres combos, and the rolling radius difference affects the actual accuracy of the speedo and thus the odometer. Also most fuel gauges are off, ie half tank, aren't really a half,,but thats irrelevant if you do the below...
Are you measuring the amount of fuel correctly? The most accurate method is brim to brim, fill up, carefully,, drive about,, count the miles, fill up again, the amount you then fill up will be the fuel used, then you can do the maths of fuel used versus miles driven.
Online Mpg calculators, again, British gallons are different to US gallons, both countries use imperial systems but gallons are different, just becareful T:
I am of the camp that believe the right two stroke oil (mineral) increases mpg! I only believe that though as I haven't done the above really LOL: Because when you do, all you 40mpg+ people will start to get annoyed, so its best to not get into too much!
Talk in litres, not pounds, as the price of fuel varies so much, eg one man may get 7l for tenner the next may get 8l!
Is your speedo bang on? Most have different size wheels and tyres combos, and the rolling radius difference affects the actual accuracy of the speedo and thus the odometer. Also most fuel gauges are off, ie half tank, aren't really a half,,but thats irrelevant if you do the below...
Are you measuring the amount of fuel correctly? The most accurate method is brim to brim, fill up, carefully,, drive about,, count the miles, fill up again, the amount you then fill up will be the fuel used, then you can do the maths of fuel used versus miles driven.
Online Mpg calculators, again, British gallons are different to US gallons, both countries use imperial systems but gallons are different, just becareful T:
I am of the camp that believe the right two stroke oil (mineral) increases mpg! I only believe that though as I haven't done the above really LOL: Because when you do, all you 40mpg+ people will start to get annoyed, so its best to not get into too much!
Talk in litres, not pounds, as the price of fuel varies so much, eg one man may get 7l for tenner the next may get 8l!
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