But could also be partially blocked intake manifold, diesels like to coke up the insides, seen many a PSA/ford 1.6 & 1.4 hdi do this.
As a result of the EGR, doing what the EGR does.
But could also be partially blocked intake manifold, diesels like to coke up the insides, seen many a PSA/ford 1.6 & 1.4 hdi do this.
On our A3, if I put it in 'economy' mode, a message comes up telling me that if I continue to use the A/C, I will be burning 1/8th of a gallon of fuel per hour. Big deal!Sure AC means lower mpg, but you can't have your cake & eat it too.
We're talking petrol or diesel here, not paraffin.My cars burn a gallon just to start up
On our A3, if I put it in 'economy' mode, a message comes up telling me that if I continue to use the A/C, I will be burning 1/8th of a gallon of fuel per hour. Big deal!
Does it actually say 'gallon' as opposed to litres.
go and feel each wheel after you have just stopped, is one of them hot ?A Little update. I took the car out 7.30 this morning and had a 20 mile run. its getting about 50 percent MPGs I would expect. I noticed when I put it in neutral or take my foot off the accelerator the speed drops more than you'd expect. I'm no expert but Im suspecting the brakes. Theres no pulling to one side, maybe a little screach once or twice when I wasnt braking but nothing conclusive.
Think it's got to go to the garage.
By the way this post isnt me complaining about getting less value for money on fuel its my suspicion that something is wrong with the car.
And the aircon is off.
How many miles on the diesel?
Could be due to hot weather,
But could also be partially blocked intake manifold, diesels like to coke up the insides, seen many a PSA/ford 1.6 & 1.4 hdi do this.
Other makes don't also though
Or as most people know it, a pint.Yep. 1/8 th of a gallon.
To be fair, if they do a lot of miles, and are concerned about expense and/or emissions, its a reasonable "obsession".Some car owners are obsessed with fuel consumption figures.
My only income is a pension, but I still enjoy the comfort of older petrol driven cars that were executive transport in their day.
Or as most people know it, a pint.
Or very nearly an armful.
If you suspect a braking problem, simply jack up each wheel in turn and verify it spins easily. Try it both before and after brakes are applied, including the handbrake. I suggest that a 50% reduction in fuel economy would create mucho heat if it were the brakes, and a smell to go with it.