Just passed 10,000 miles in my twin air 'by diesel'

So far:-

100% reliable (that means it won't start tomorrow).

I've given up with fuelly (was getting to be a pain to remember to fill it in) but fuel comsumption is averaging around the 50mpg mark, however it is very dependant on a large number of factors.

Fat tyres hurt the consumption.

More than the driver in the car (or any extra weight) hurts the consumption.

Running the aircon hurts the consumption

Running the alternator hurts the consumption

Enjoying yourself hurts the consumption

Performance seems to have got better, its certainly not slow (see above)

Oil consumption is negligible.

All in, I am very happy with the engine.

Just need to get the bluetooth checked/changed.

Cheers

D

Did you go back and get the recall work done?

I agree completely with your consumption analysis.

Reliability wise I have been back twice due to a flashing mileage and called the AA when the coolant hose came off.

Mine seems to have been outwith the recall range or was done before I got it.

Cheers

D

Letting the wife drive really hurt the consumption, lol.

**FRA**

grimwau said:

**FRA**

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OK, I'm seeing this too often. What does FRA mean?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fra

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SiliconS said:

OK, I'm seeing this too often. What does FRA mean?

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Venters said:

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It's totally unofficial but we saddos cling to the belief that we all have enough dirt on the others to negate what they have on us, lol.

:rumour: All for one and one for all ..... and so far it has worked 100% .

Of course there is always the chance that someone who has not been compromised in such a way could still drop us in it, ... Gulp!

Like someone who's other half is already on the forum so doesn't post such stuff? :chin:

Venters said:

Like someone who's other half is already on the forum so doesn't post such stuff? :chin:

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Ha! Ha! Yeah, I forgot about that, lol.

ps. say hi to Neeny from me.

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The internet equivelant of

'What happened on detachment stays on detachment'

Cheers

D

Rallycinc

After 7000 miles my experience tallies with yours, except in one respect - after careful experimentation, I haven't found the aircon to affect the economy to any detectable level, despite what all the pundits (and the handbook) say

TrevC said:

Rallycinc

After 7000 miles my experience tallies with yours, except in one respect - after careful experimentation, I haven't found the aircon to affect the economy to any detectable level, despite what all the pundits (and the handbook) say

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I suppose it depends on how much effort the compressor is needing. You will never know how much drag is being imparted, but I noticed a drop off when the weather was really warm and the aircon was on full.

Cheers

D

Touch wood our TA is behaving nicely, though it did get the turbo recall.

Almost 7,000 miles on and all is well.

For practical reasons- dog and general cargo- I'm using my estate most of the time, and I also prefer having an auto box, but the TA is still great fun.

We seem to be getting around 45/46 mpg come what may.

Rallycinq
That's a fair comment on compressor load - I've conducted my tests with moderate air temperatures - turning off the a/c during a heatwave would be too uncomfortable! I was advised some years ago by a mechanic that it was best to leave it on permanently - keeps everything lubricated and prevents bacteria build-up and smells. It also benefits de-misting. I have spoken to people that turn theirs off because they don't like the dry air, though.

TrevC said:

That's a fair comment on compressor load - I've conducted my tests with moderate air temperatures - turning off the a/c during a heatwave would be too uncomfortable! I was advised some years ago by a mechanic that it was best to leave it on permanently - keeps everything lubricated and prevents bacteria build-up and smells. It also benefits de-misting. I have spoken to people that turn theirs off because they don't like the dry air, though.

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The mpg drop is more noticeable at ecoDriving speeds. On my regular journey, running with A/C on continuously costs me about 5mpg.

TrevC said:

Rallycinc

After 7000 miles my experience tallies with yours, except in one respect - after careful experimentation, I haven't found the aircon to affect the economy to any detectable level, despite what all the pundits (and the handbook) say

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I find the same - not much difference with or without A/C.
But all the other factors mentioned seem to affect mpg considerably.

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Of course there is always the chance that someone who has not been compromised in such a way could still drop us in it, ... Gulp!

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I have been here long enough. The stories I could tell...:devil:

5mpg is a lot! I get typically 52mpg on my work commute, and I'd certainly have noticed that difference.
The other thing I've done recently is not use Eco mode - for my journey it made no difference, and if I want a burst of power it's nice to not have to push a button first.

Melanabb said:

I have been here long enough. The stories I could tell...:devil:

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Mental note to myself! Must not let Mel sit near Liz at the Xmas meet, lol.