MPG Question? All answers appreciated.
08-15-2004, 03:44 PM
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MPG Question? All answers appreciated.
I have a 1.8T quattro automatic and it is chipped. My milage is terrible. A full tank goes about 250 miles. The question is whether this is normal? And whether there is anything that can be done. I was told the car might be running "lean", and I have no idea what "lean" means. So if anyone can share there milages with me, or can answer any of the other questions it would be much appreciated.
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08-15-2004, 03:52 PM
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do you drive like a madman? as in flooring it everytime off the line?
drive conservatively, it'll do wonders for you.
If you do drive conservatively, try getting some Chevron Engine cleaner with Techron. your injectors may be a little clogged. if anything, try getting your engine tuned, that could possibly be a problem.
If you do drive conservatively, try getting some Chevron Engine cleaner with Techron. your injectors may be a little clogged. if anything, try getting your engine tuned, that could possibly be a problem.
08-15-2004, 04:12 PM
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Re: MPG Question? All answers appreciated.
hmmmm...i average about 400 miles on the tank and its not on E yet. and that is with some aggressive driving in the mornings when im late for work. (most days) so i dunno what to tell you homie.
08-15-2004, 04:21 PM
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How many miles do you have on it?
My mileage suffered early on, but without a chip, I get 350 city and 480 on the highway, per tank, driving spiritedly, if that is a word.
CHips I, from other posts, can reduce mpg up to 3mpg if you drive harder.
CHips I, from other posts, can reduce mpg up to 3mpg if you drive harder.
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08-15-2004, 05:25 PM
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I think a lot.
of it depends on the type of driving you do. A lot of start-ups, many redlights/stopsigns, short distance trips, traffic. Ive heard a car can average 6 mpg until it warms up to operating temperature. It might help if you can describe the type of driving you do. I get awful mileage but it has to do with the conditions above. When I am doing more "normal" driving (like highway, my numbers increase significantly. What does the comptuer read as distance to empty right after you fill the tank?