450 miles, off boost!!
11 August 2011, 10:03 AM
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450 miles, off boost!!
MPG generally bothers me not in my WRX wagon.. but tomorrow we're taking it 450 miles from Newcastle to Cornwall for two weeks.. so, we're leaving at midnight to avoid traffic and following our friends in a beemer 520d.. we're sticking to 70-75mph all the way..
what'll I get out of a tank????? anyone know what size tank my car has? Be interesting to see what these cars will do off boost..
what'll I get out of a tank????? anyone know what size tank my car has? Be interesting to see what these cars will do off boost..
11 August 2011, 10:56 AM
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Careful driving to work 30 mile round trips got me 350 miles before the warning light came on. I reckon it would be possible to get 400 if you drive about 60mph constant but it depends how quick you wanna get there!
11 August 2011, 11:06 AM
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Brought mine 800 miles to near Limoges at the end of May, driving steadily all the way, mostly through the night.
The car was two up, but was carrying so much stuff I had to take the rear seat back out: a worktop cut into two pieces, FIVE full kitchen units in flatpack, plus an extra pair of doors, a kitchen sink, sundry other bits and bobs plus luggage for two, and food like coffee which is horribly expensive here.
Got 28 mpg over the journey. That's from a 2.5 running 400/400
The car was two up, but was carrying so much stuff I had to take the rear seat back out: a worktop cut into two pieces, FIVE full kitchen units in flatpack, plus an extra pair of doors, a kitchen sink, sundry other bits and bobs plus luggage for two, and food like coffee which is horribly expensive here.
Got 28 mpg over the journey. That's from a 2.5 running 400/400
11 August 2011, 11:26 AM
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.. lol some impressive figures coming out.. so should really be looking at around 350 mark? Is it a 50L tank does anyone know? Car will be loaded up, dog, bags etc, but defo not gunning it..The car is re-mapped but not running mega power so it'll be interesting..
11 August 2011, 04:17 PM
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I've had 330 out of mine, I filled it up as soon as the light flashed so it would have gone a bit further. Even driving normally i get 27-30 mgp out of my WRX and average about 300 miles for each fill up. Even when i did the Highland Fling this year i had 26 mpg out of it which was a suprise as we occasionally 'drove in a spirited manner'.
11 August 2011, 04:35 PM
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You have a 60 litre tank dont you mate? I reckon 300 ish if standard WRX.
I had 300 in my 98 RA the other week,though i was only doing 60mph....in places, god i love the A5 to Holyhead!!!!!
I had 300 in my 98 RA the other week,though i was only doing 60mph....in places, god i love the A5 to Holyhead!!!!!
11 August 2011, 04:49 PM
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Best i've had was leeds to aberdeen, 2 adults 3 kids and a boot full of luggage. that was average family driving. Got just outside the city centre before i filled up as i was pretty much running on hopes and prayers by then. not far shy of 400 miles. fair bit of 40 and 50mph in that though due to roadworks. Normaly get 200 to 240 local trips depending on the weather
11 August 2011, 07:16 PM
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Well i've had just over 300 miles to a tank out of my bug wrx and that was 50/50 motorway and town so I was pretty chuffed with that. Usually it's between 20 and 28mpg though. I think on a long run like yours 320 miles should be relatively easy :-)
11 August 2011, 07:35 PM
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60l tank, fuel light comes on when 10l remains, which in reality means about 35/40 miles of driving left.
Had 320 out of the classic before on a 29mpg run. Currently hoping to take advantage of the school holidays and rack up 30mpg from 50 litres.
Had 320 out of the classic before on a 29mpg run. Currently hoping to take advantage of the school holidays and rack up 30mpg from 50 litres.
11 August 2011, 08:24 PM
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300 miles = 22 mpg
330 miles = 25 mpg
350 miles = 26.5 mpg
380 miles = 28.7 mpg
400 miles = 30 mpg
and "no chance" territory 430 miles = 32.5 mpg
travelling 450 miles so to cover that without a refuel I'd need to do 34 mpg!!
noooo fooking chance... 
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11 August 2011, 08:35 PM
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I've just done Durham to York to Lancaster and back to Durham which was exactly 320 miles and the light never came on. Filled up and worked out at just over 29mpg which I was happy with
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11 August 2011, 08:40 PM
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My JDM Hawkeye (400bhp) returned 26mpg on a steady motorway run to and from TOTB (280mile round trip). Sticking to circa 80mph.
To get 30mpg I would of had to of driven like a 100yr old Vicar. At which point I would rather cut my *** off with a rusty butter knife.
To get 30mpg I would of had to of driven like a 100yr old Vicar. At which point I would rather cut my *** off with a rusty butter knife.
yep, I'm hoping for good mpg on this one occasion but would like to keep my *** thanks all the same..
11 August 2011, 08:48 PM
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If you wanted any chance at getting 450 miles out of that, I would sit at anywhere between 55 - 60mph no more. Keep it off boost as much as possible (in a classic thats 2/2.5k rpm). Coast in gear when slowing (engine breaking). Tyres will need to be fully inflated, or as hard as you can get away with (has to be safe, the max ive done is 36psi front and 33psi rear).
Realistically you will only be able to burn at a maximum 56/57 litres before the car starts suffering especially if on a gradient - its not fun when it starts bunny hopping.
Avoid use of AC / opening windows. Will be intersting to see if you get past 400 miles.
Realistically you will only be able to burn at a maximum 56/57 litres before the car starts suffering especially if on a gradient - its not fun when it starts bunny hopping.
Avoid use of AC / opening windows. Will be intersting to see if you get past 400 miles.