Guest Pricer69 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 hey guys just a quick question, how much fuel do you guys use per week lol? i got a 3.0 N/A with double decat and race manifold that i got from the US. im using like £60 and that gets me 240-250 miles, sometimes if that, i hardly ever change above 3k. i havent got a clue if thats good or not lol was hoping someone could help me out cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Simple to work out, your doing around 23 mpg if your paying £1.23 per litre. To be really accurate, brim your tank and set the trip, make a note of the price you pay per litre, do half a tank or so then re fill. Edited November 21, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 probably about right to be honest. Your getting about 40 miles per £10 which I would say is roughly to be expected from a 3.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I was getting around 250-300 per tank. Have a look at your 02 sensors, then the service parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've been wondering the same thing, last time I filled up from near empty I went 275 miles before needing to refuel, with a mix of fast motorway / city driving. Even though it's a 3.0, I'm sure it can do a little more. From what I understand, as a start make sure you don't have any exhaust leaks and give the o2 sensors a check (there is a guide for it somewhere on the forum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I've been wondering the same thing, last time I filled up from near empty I went 275 miles before needing to refuel, with a mix of fast motorway / city driving. Even though it's a 3.0, I'm sure it can do a little more. From what I understand, as a start make sure you don't have any exhaust leaks and give the o2 sensors a check (there is a guide for it somewhere on the forum) 02 sensors are probably black as anything. Get some new ones from http://www.rockauto.com, that's cheap enough, A good service and it should be sorted. What fuel are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I did a regular 100 mile trip twice per month when I had the 3.0 motor in and it cost me £60 (200 miles=£60). Cleaned my 02 sensors in lemon juice and it made no noticeable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 02 sensors are probably black as anything. Get some new ones from www.rockauto.com, that's cheap enough, A good service and it should be sorted. What fuel are you using? Ah thanks for the link, was wondering where cheaper ones could be found. Will get a new pair and report back to see if it makes any difference. Usually just use 95 most of the time, only go 97 for longer drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Im NA auto. I got some universal 02 sensors and did a full service on my car. I brim it with v power nitro and get between 400 - 440 miles depending on my foot. It's a daily driver to work and back. Edited November 21, 2014 by Dazzi (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 It seems roughly right for mixed driving those as other have mentioned a server and replacement 02 sensors will without a doubt help. When mine was NA I found it drank more fuel than when TT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I did a regular 100 mile trip twice per month when I had the 3.0 motor in and it cost me £60 (200 miles=£60). Cleaned my 02 sensors in lemon juice and it made no noticeable difference. They could of been goosed. I did every trick to clean and get more, nothing. Brand new 02 sensors and it was like driving a different care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Ah thanks for the link, was wondering where cheaper ones could be found. Will get a new pair and report back to see if it makes any difference. Usually just use 95 most of the time, only go 97 for longer drives. I used Tesco 99 and got over 300 a tank, and once a month shell v power nitro to give it a good clean internally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Check your tyre pressures on a regular basis, also inspect your brakes to make sure none are begining to seize, common problem these days and both will affect fuel economy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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