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Apr 3, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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mpg
not that it bothers me but my car is only doing 17.2 mpg
wot do u think guys
Apr 3, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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I just got 26mpg out of my last tank of tesco 99
Apr 3, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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From: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 RS
I think you've got a heavy foot or a fuel leak
Apr 3, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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mervil
I think you've got a heavy foot or a fuel leak
what merv said. Something wrong there.
I not know for Eco driving and I'm getting far better than that.
Apr 3, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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From: Swansea.In search of more power!!
Id get it checked out mate. Even when i go for a spirited drive i get 18mpg.
Apr 3, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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From: Bristol
Apr 3, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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From: Neath, Wales
I manage to get 30 mpg on my 330bhp bug on a steady run
Apr 3, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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From: on top of a wet hill
have got a bit of a heavy right foot but most of the time i drive sencible dont boot it too much i have checked for leaks but cant find any would it have anything to do with the k and n induction and walbro fuel pump ive recentle fitted
Apr 3, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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her to obey reconds my right foots made of lead
Apr 3, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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From: To the valley men!
As it been mapped since the fitting of the induction kit?
Apr 3, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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From: on top of a wet hill
no remap as of yet still got a few bits to fit aka prodrive sports cat and decat up pipe and thers no smell of fuel either
Apr 3, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Mines 225bhp and averaging 34mpg......Happy with that!
Apr 4, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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From: on top of a wet hill
any ideas where i can take it to get it checked out
Apr 4, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Bryanh
Mines 225bhp and averaging 34mpg......Happy with that!
Not to many around in a scoob getting anything like that!
Apr 4, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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From: The valleys butt :)
Local driving?
Apr 4, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Local driving?
Poor engine
your not even giving it time to warm up. No wonder your only getting 17~20 MPG.
Apr 4, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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From: The valleys butt :)
Exactly my point, when i drive further i get better mpg.
Apr 4, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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From: on top of a wet hill
never been on a long drive mate had the car 2 half years and only done 1200 miles init sofar
Apr 4, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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From: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 RS
With the mods you should get it remapped, otherwise the ecu will be trying to compensate for more fuel and more air without having the settings adjusted so therefore possibly overfuelling!
Apr 4, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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From: on top of a wet hill
i do plan on getting a remap but the rainy day fund is looking poor so b a few weeks till i get it done thanks for all the advice guys
Apr 4, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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i do plan on getting a remap but the rainy day fund is looking poor so b a few weeks till i get it done thanks for all the advice guys
If your at the Cardiff meet I can check your AFR's for you if you want.
Apr 4, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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From: on top of a wet hill
iam comeing to the meet with tanker in tow
and i will take you up on your offer that will be great thanks
Apr 4, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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KJD Mk1
Not to many around in a scoob getting anything like that!
eye, but its totally standard, and I'm not going very fast
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your not even giving it time to warm up. No wonder your only getting 17~20 MPG.
and i will take you up on your offer that will be great thanks 
