sharkrider
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Now here's something worth knowing (regarding MPG) and the GP 1.3 90 Mjet:
30mph in 3rd gear = 1800 rpm
40mph in 4th gear = 1800 rpm
50mph in 5th gear = 1800 rpm
60mph in 6th gear = 1800 rpm
Peak torque for the GP 1.3 90 Mjet is at --- you've guessed it --- 1800 rpm, give or take 50 rpm or so.
So I've adapted my "experiment" of driving like a granny to always keeping it in that gear so that I'm at peak torque or higher, and not dropping down to 1500rpm just because the car will let me.
So far, the mpg has climbed to 53.4mpg on today's 40 mile round trip. We'll see how the next few days pan out using the above information...
got mine up to 48 yesterday (very varied driving) but 50+ is what I'm ideally looking for on a "brisk" drive though, I'm happy with 45... but for cruising in traffic, deffo looking for 50 +.... still only 2,000 miles on mine though... still loosening up! (but your 53 is a good figure )