1.8t mpg??

Paulo5000 · 6th February 2020, 10:55

I put £20 in numerous days ago (needle was very low), and just take the boy back and to to school and a few short trips. Reset the trip and its showing 55 miles and well into the empty zone.

Something wrong here surely?

Cantray · 6th February 2020, 11:38

Hi I thought my mpg was dropping too. Usually get 36 mpg from 1.8 non turbo. Then I noticed brakes were binding - car not rolling freely when on gentle slope. I checked hubs and nearside front disc very hot - be careful when checking easy to burn fingers! See other post today for what happened next.

clf · 6th February 2020, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulo5000

I put £20 in numerous days ago (needle was very low), and just take the boy back and to to school and a few short trips. Reset the trip and its showing 55 miles and well into the empty zone.

Something wrong here surely?

Theres not enough info to say.

Your gauge and display state what is left via live data calculations based on driving style as well as what is left in the tank.

Brim the tank, and top up a few times to get an idea of how the mpg is doing. Sticking 20 quid in wont do it.

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rrobson · 6th February 2020, 15:54

They aren't as economical as they should be in my experience. Even when I do a long run (300 miles at 65mph) it only averages 30mpg ish. My 17 year old 3L diesel 4x4 gets better economy in general.
I would rather run a v6 but mine was very cheap and I like the 1.8t. It was always going to end up as spares for my other car if anything happened anyway.

LeRich · 6th February 2020, 20:30

The trip computer on my 1.8T auto shows a consistent 29.7mpg which I've calculated as accurate. I drive a fair bit of urban and some longer A-road trips. She's a thirsty car but balanced against the car's performance, weight and age it's not bad.

6th February 2020, 10:55	#1
Paulo5000 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1.8t mpg?? I put £20 in numerous days ago (needle was very low), and just take the boy back and to to school and a few short trips. Reset the trip and its showing 55 miles and well into the empty zone. Something wrong here surely?

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rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	They aren't as economical as they should be in my experience. Even when I do a long run (300 miles at 65mph) it only averages 30mpg ish. My 17 year old 3L diesel 4x4 gets better economy in general. I would rather run a v6 but mine was very cheap and I like the 1.8t. It was always going to end up as spares for my other car if anything happened anyway. __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

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LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	The trip computer on my 1.8T auto shows a consistent 29.7mpg which I've calculated as accurate. I drive a fair bit of urban and some longer A-road trips. She's a thirsty car but balanced against the car's performance, weight and age it's not bad. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

6th February 2020, 11:38	#2
Cantray Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8 Club SE, Rover 75 cdt Club, Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Inverness Posts: 163 Thanks: 48 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Hi I thought my mpg was dropping too. Usually get 36 mpg from 1.8 non turbo. Then I noticed brakes were binding - car not rolling freely when on gentle slope. I checked hubs and nearside front disc very hot - be careful when checking easy to burn fingers! See other post today for what happened next.