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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: raywilb on 26 July 2009, 22:03:41

Title: td fuel consumption
Post by: raywilb on 26 July 2009, 22:03:41

according to the dash display the most mpg,s i,m getting is 29. have in the past had f/c,s 64 & 96 but theyr,e no longer present. its not due for a service yet. any ideas why its so low. its a manual g/box.  :)

Title: Re: td fuel consumption
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2009, 22:22:13

Lead foot?

Generally chipping it gives a reasonable mpg improvement

Title: Re: td fuel consumption
Post by: Turk on 26 July 2009, 22:54:24

Diesel Magic trick to start with. Get a new fuel filter, pour a bottle of Diesel Magic directly into the fuel filter, fit to car and run at a fast idle for a few minutes.

I have a pump issue that's is currently being sorted. The D.M trick has been known to sort out the dreaded 64. Didn't on mine, but it certainly bumped the average consumption up from 41mpg to 44mpg.   
Also check the air filter, it may need replacing. The straight six sucks in a lot of air.
(If run without filter and airbox they've been known to suck in seagulls, small children, MX-5's etc :D)
As for chipping, seeing as it's a manual, don't even think about it...just do it !!! :y