What`s the fuel consumption on the 1.8 hlx? before i install the k&n air filter

[MadGT]

Just askin this as i`ve just recharged the air filter that i bought of Dan, i had a k&n air filter on a rover i had but i haven`t had one of these on a 1.8 so,
what`s the figures before i install, and whats the typical figures after the install,
obiviously i`m gonna use more fuel but hopefully it shouldn`t be that bigger difference

BRAVO, why settle for anything less.

 

[Anonymous]

I think the 1.8 returns about 35mpg. But with a K&N expect 25MPG.

 

[Insomnia]

Each car varies but you're looking at 33-34mpg. 35mpg? Wouldn't have thought so.

Mine averaged 33mpg.

K&N didn't do anything to that except you find yourself tipping the gas pedal more (for the sound) and in turn using more petrol

Mar '99 1.9TD / 30,500 miles
Current Status: Ok (for a change!)

 

[Jambo]

the difference of 1mpg could just be how some1 drives eg.journeys length,gear choice etc

 

[MadGT]

so really, there isn`t that much difference then?

BRAVO, why settle for anything less.

 

[LooseCannon]

TBH, there isn't that much difference, fuel-wise, between my old 1.6 and my current 1.8 which has K&N, so really wouldn't think so ^ ^

Oh, and definitely agree with Insy about excessive pedal pushing for the sound :-D

 

[Tom]

Why not measure your MPG before and after?

 

[Insomnia]

Thats what I was vaguely hinting at

As Tom says, doesn't matter what other people obtain from their car, see what yours does

Mar '99 1.9TD / 30,500 miles
Current Status: Ok (for a change!)

 

[MadGT]

i think i will actually cheers guys, but next thing is do i keep the plastic front bit where the airbox is connected or remove it

BRAVO, why settle for anything less.

 

[Matt]

keep it in, it'll the feed the thing a little bit of cold air.