Hi all fule economy question

[jmc1976]

2ltr dsg cr170 getting early 40s round town and early 50s on a run

 

[Dan-w]

Right so what's tho I here about injector problems ? Looks very expensive ?

 

[putridmocha]

If not already done seat will do free on a recall, just give them a bell

 

[Dan-w]

So it's not a problem reli then ? And the dpf filter can be removed and deleted ?

 

[putridmocha]

Dpf and injectors are the 2 major problems. Get the dpf out ASAP and it aids tuning

 

[Dan-w]

Will it still pass its mot with our one ? Just don't want to buy one then burry money in to it

 

[putridmocha]

Yep don't worry

 

[Dan-w]

Look like tomorrow is car shopping day then

 

[gethinwr93]

got a PD FR and driving at around 70 i get 500 miles to a tank. go over 75 and i get drastically less :S .

On the dash i very rarely see above 46mpg

 

[Dan-w]

That's good reli I never get more the 30 in my car and that's driving around 70-80

 

[lajohnz]

Iv got a '09 plate pd 170, with just shy of 36kmiles on, I average 43 mpg around the doors and commute to work daily ( 14 mile round trip). The wife can get anywhere from 36 to 39mpg but I don't think she s found 6th gear, I use the cruise control quite a bit around town, don t think you'll have any problems with dpf if you do over 12kmiles a year any less I'd recommend a petrol

I went to Manchester airport from Gateshead last weekend to pick my mother up and averaged 53mpg @ 70mph, I managed 301mile out £40 diesel. I think I might be able to push high 500 to 600mile out of a tank,

Diesel is great for economy,and is punchy around town,but its not for me, I'll be hoping to get back into a petrol soon

 

[Mikey-D]

In response to post 20:

I have a dry sense of honour. Apologies to the OP if I caused offence

Mikey

 

[Dan-w]

It didn't offend me was just making my excuse for looking thick ha ha

 

[Shepsta]

Also just seen your i. Nottingham I live ne'er Newark

Aye not too far away. Did you buy one yet??

 

[Dan-w]

No not found one that near buy yet lol

 

[Deleted member 74601]

In response to post 20:

I have a dry sense of honour. Apologies to the OP if I caused offence

Mikey

I was only pulling your leg!

It's the risk I take every day when correcting people.

 

[Dan-w]

So what is the general buying advice on a of leon fr then ?

 

[Mikey-D]

Xreyuk- no worries buddy

I don't think there is much to look out for with an FR. Just the usual advice when buying any car. From what I hear on here they are pretty solid and reliable.

 

[rryans11]

Once DPF and injectors are sorted its a pretty reliable car. Mine usually sees 42mpg but i don't do massive miles, can get 50 on the motorway but have to drive like miss daisy lol

 

[Daniel M]

Maybe have a read on the common problem thread so you know what to look for too.