Real life MPG

[betty_swollox]

I generally drive it quite reasonably, not foot to the floor as the pd engine sounds like a tank when thrashed.

I think my PD170 sounded better than my CR170 lol

 

[rtonks]

Will my knackered lambda sensor affect my mpg?

 

[STU3Y]

I would guess so. Doesnt it measure the air and fuel mixture so if its not correct you could be running high on fuel.

 

[STU3Y]

Just getting my car terracleaned. Only time will tell how well it works. Not expecting a big difference as I only have 35k, however mpg is low so thought it was worth a go. It certainly won't hurt.

 

[STU3Y]

Well terraclean done, not really been able to do proper test drive as had to go back and pick up the mrs' car which is getting done any min. My findings so far:
As soon as it started up I could hear the engine sounded quieter. Felt alot more free revving. On pulling away it revved quicker more responsive, a bit nippier. Coming on and off throttle is alot smoother too. Only done about 2 miles so obviously dont know about mpg yet but will update when the tank is empty.
Heres a pic of the pipework hooked
up

 

[jmc1976]

Nice one keep us posted on how you get on mate ,in interested to see the difference.

 

[STU3Y]

Just did a couple of miles round town and even my girlfriend was shocked by how much of a difference there is, turbo spools quicker and kicks in alot harder

 

[STU3Y]

Today I refuelled for the first time, previously i only got 420 miles til the fuel light came on. Got 462 this time so 10% increase in miles per tank.
Mpg figures have increased from 36 to 41. Figures calculated not taken from trip meter.