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Old 21st August 2013, 13:47   #11
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And for God's sake let's not start another "I get 64mpg when flat out in reverse going up a hill" thread
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Old 21st August 2013, 17:47   #12
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Hmm, wish I could contribute to that thread! My CDTi only gave around 40mpg at 70-75mph touring on motorways in Europe...
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Old 21st August 2013, 18:04   #13
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thats low.....
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Old 21st August 2013, 19:03   #14
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Hmm, wish I could contribute to that thread! My CDTi only gave around 40mpg at 70-75mph touring on motorways in Europe...
Yep - about right...
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Old 21st August 2013, 23:45   #15
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JUST A LONG SHOT if i can change the stalk on the left hand side of the steering wheel would the trip computer work on my dash and give me MPG ??
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Old 22nd August 2013, 06:46   #16
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Sadly not. You need to change the IPK as well.
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Sorry for my ignorance but what's the IPK
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Old 22nd August 2013, 09:57   #18
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The instrument pack with the dials on it. You will need a highline IPK and they aren't plug and play, so you will also need the help of one of the T4 gurus.
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Old 22nd August 2013, 10:14   #19
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and for god's sake let's not start another "i get 64mpg when flat out in reverse going up a hill" thread

is that all you can get out of it ????? Must need a service or a t4 to see whats wrong with it
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Old 22nd August 2013, 10:24   #20
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is that all you can get out of it ????? Must need a service or a t4 to see whats wrong with it
Or a few of you guys to push
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