Brim to brim 34.1 - Page 4

Vossy · 21st August 2014, 09:12

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Originally Posted by Phil1

Thermostat and intercooler o rings will by far make biggest difference. Go for the genuine thermostat, it's been said time and time again the inline one is on the wrong side of the engine.

I agree, but the reality of it is that the original one is on the wrong side of the engine as far as we are concerned , the cost of a new thermostat isn't the issue as they are relatively cheap - its the work involved to replace it that gives most people the problem.

arnosvale65 · 21st August 2014, 09:20

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Originally Posted by Vossy

Cheers guys, actual computer shows 26.1 mpg so that is way out.
Planning on 160 if I can get to a meet.

Its getting there but certainly better than it was.

I am glad to read that Vossy as mine reads 29.4 round town at an average speed of 31.4 on the trip computer. I do have an OBD scan reader with a trip comp built in. I will try it and see if there is a difference. I have also just got hold of a manual and didn't realise that you have to select different gear ranges for different driving conditions. I will see if it makes any difference.
It's all a learning curve isn't it?

Vossy · 21st August 2014, 09:41

Unless I am in a playful mood I just leave it in normal drive mode, when I was out yesterday the car shows 26.4 but in all honesty I have stopped looking at it now I know that she is doing mid 30's.
I still am confident she can do better and once I change the thermostat I'm sure the figures will show it.

21st August 2014, 09:41	#33
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Unless I am in a playful mood I just leave it in normal drive mode, when I was out yesterday the car shows 26.4 but in all honesty I have stopped looking at it now I know that she is doing mid 30's. I still am confident she can do better and once I change the thermostat I'm sure the figures will show it.