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11 Jul 2012 17:47 #43964 by v8dougie
Replied by v8dougie on topic Re: 38mpg
Still don't understand this, just thought I would detail my car and see if anyone has a similar match and see what they get, also if anyone has one thing different but otherwise the same that would be interesting to hear as well...

Engine - 1.3 SOHC
Mileage - 94k
Service History - full by a mobile mechanic
Year - 1999 V reg
Tyres - Bridgestone Duellers 205/75 r15 all round
Pressure - 23psi front, 26psi back
Fuel - standard Shell unleaded
Modifications - alarm, CB radio, 1.5" lift with spacers, 30mm spacers, tow bar

Look forward to hearing from you all.....
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11 Jul 2012 19:30 - 11 Jul 2012 21:54 #43977 by dirtydogz
Replied by dirtydogz on topic Re: 38mpg
CONFUCIUS said when tank is empty fill it up life is to short to be sitting on side of road with empty tank. :laugh:

2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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14 Jul 2012 08:46 - 14 Jul 2012 08:48 #44135 by Halford
Replied by Halford on topic Re: 38mpg
how's this work then :blink:

I've always driven the Jim carefully, never going above 3000 rpm and have always returned 28 mpg :(

for the last tankful I've raced everywhere, never going below 5000 rpm (glad I've wheel spacers on :blink: ) and now I'm getting 28.41 mpg :)

how does this VVT thing work ?

next week will be doing mostly 6500 rpm and maybe I'll get 29 mpg :P
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14 Jul 2012 09:30 #44136 by adamatdraycott
Replied by adamatdraycott on topic Re: 38mpg
I drive VERY steady... i probably annoy quite a few people, but i don't really care ;)

Top speed is 50-55,changing gear at 3k everytime
Engine break before pressing the stop pedal... and drop it through the cogs

I return 32-33mpg every tank and sometimes better depending on where i go

Rarely use super unleaded

Fully standard car apart from AT2 tyres

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14 Jul 2012 09:53 #44138 by Foxtrot
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Halford, it will be your Grabber AT2s that are causing your fuel mpg loss, when I put them on my 2006 Jimny it went from 37 to 30mpg. It is due to the aggressive tread and slightly larger diameter. V VT variable valve timing helps the engine for performance and fuel economy.

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14 Jul 2012 10:26 #44142 by Halford
Replied by Halford on topic Re: 38mpg
cheers guys, Adam what pressure are you running your AT2's at ;)

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