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 TDCi Mpg's |
Ads90
 15th Jul 2008 7:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 183 · Views: 100886 · Subject: TDCi Mpg's |
I fill mine to 1" of the filler cap every time, so there must only be 200ml or so in it each time
This is the most accurate way (for a single reading) - although when I tried it, I ended up with ... |
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Ads90
15th Jul 2008 6:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 183 · Views: 100886 · Subject: TDCi Mpg's |
I like the measuring technique of fill up and measure miles then refill problem is this:
1) you never put the same amount in
2) when you put just a little in and refill your mpg will go up!
Thi ... |
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Ads90
15th Jul 2008 12:06pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 183 · Views: 100886 · Subject: TDCi Mpg's |
As said, my calculations are only basic - fill up, zero trip, fill up again, zero trip again etc., just using the pump's 2nd click-off. However, after each fill the average will gain in accuracy...
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Ads90
15th Jul 2008 8:56am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 183 · Views: 100886 · Subject: TDCi Mpg's |
Re-filled mine for the first time last week (light came on at 301 miles), it worked out at approx 29mpg, though it wasn't an exact brim-to-brim test (just to the 2nd click-off).
About half of that ... |
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Ads90
19th Jun 2008 12:51pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
That ISNT the nice bit is it...enjoy though; oh and budget for some waxoyl 
Aye - waxoyl & silicone sealant on standby.
Ads 90 Best of luck with the new Defender
Chalky 35 m ... |
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Ads90
18th Jun 2008 11:21pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
At least you only had to wait a week  enjoy it...my wait was a little longer - but after the pain of paying its great to get
Thanks Mike.
(It's 2nd hand - hence the lack of wait, just the loan ... |
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Ads90
18th Jun 2008 11:06pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
Well thats all encouraging to hear - especially today as I've just put myself out of my misery, and dropped a deposit on an '07 TDCi County SW... 
I can't wait to go get it sometime next week - ... |
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Ads90
18th Jun 2008 8:31am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
See how difficult it is for someone trying to decide to go TD5/TDCI..?
For every forum member who has a good experience of one, there's another to counterbalance it out!
I know LRs are fickle ... |
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Ads90
16th Jun 2008 6:17pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
Tdci has better mpg then a td5, might be worth considering in this time and age, aswell with the co2  going on 
Greetings Verdone
Yes - this is mainly why I am changing from my lov ... |
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Ads90
16th Jun 2008 6:08pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
^ lol - this is the quandary I'm facing...
I've recently sold my Defender 50th, and I've been test driving both TD5s and TDCis several times now, and I'm still unsure - i would have to gear-up a TD5 ... |
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Ads90
16th Jun 2008 11:27am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21384 · Subject: odd question |
Apparently the modern Transit is more aerodynamic than the E-Type Jag... 
The 4wd will also account for a few mpgs.
Hi all by the way, I've been lurking on here for some time, reading posts wh ... |
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