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Very poor fuel consumption
06 Aug 2013 21:41 #79233
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
Replied by gilburton on topic Very poor fuel consumption
Yes get it serviced . Check the plugs to see if there are any signs of running rich. It might be worth throwing in some injector cleaner next time you go on a longish run. It won't do any harm anyway.
Of course it might be worn how many miles has it done??
Of course it might be worn how many miles has it done??
I started off high and worked my way down ever since

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06 Aug 2013 21:45 #79235
by i5jimny
Replied by i5jimny on topic Very poor fuel consumption
Yeah, some small cars are not as good on fuel as manufacturers would like you to think. At least with the Jimny you have the fun of a vehicle that you can take anywhere when the mood grabs you. If you fancy nipping off the road for a picnic just drive there instead of parking and having to walk there, also there is the hope that the winters will be white and then it will come into it's own.
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07 Aug 2013 08:32 #79249
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Very poor fuel consumption
My economy went up by something like 20% when i changed all the oils and the air filter. From 27mpg to 33mpg.
The Jimny will never be an economical car compared to 'normal' cars. It's tall, runs (relatively) big wide tyres and has an extra gearbox sapping a bit more power.
The Jimny will never be an economical car compared to 'normal' cars. It's tall, runs (relatively) big wide tyres and has an extra gearbox sapping a bit more power.
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07 Aug 2013 10:13 #79251
by Dorfl
Replied by Dorfl on topic Very poor fuel consumption
I try to only use BP ultimate fuel (98 ron i think) and i get around 15-20% better fuel economy compared to standard unleaded. mind you I get around 170 miles to a tank so all help is needed :whistle:
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07 Aug 2013 12:03 #79259
by markyp2000
Replied by markyp2000 on topic Very poor fuel consumption
175 to the tank is all i get and i use any fuel apart from bp
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07 Aug 2013 12:50 #79264
by JivingDaddy
Why is that Mark?
I use Sainsburys with the Nectar additive.
Replied by JivingDaddy on topic Very poor fuel consumption
markyp2000 wrote: 175 to the tank is all i get and i use any fuel apart from bp
Why is that Mark?
I use Sainsburys with the Nectar additive.

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