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[mantaray]

Now that I have my new 2.6 Omega up and running, I would like to have someone in the know give the engine a once over, just to make sure all is working fine.

Not done much running in her yet, but only getting 17mpg according to trip comp. and as I don't know alot about the 2.6 it would be nice to have someone who knows these engines give it a look over to make sure all is Ok with her.

So are there any Omega gurus near Coventry who would be willing to give her a good look over?

Thanks Chris.

[Broomies Mate]

Not a direct answer to your question - and I apologise for that.

But............

If you have a really heavy right foot, and do short distances..... 17mpg is pretty much what you are looking for. 

[mantaray]

Heavy foot.... No. Have been driving her like the old man I am. But yes, so far have only done short 7 mile round trips to work.
Before i did the cam cover gaskets on her i did do a 300 mile trip with a caravan on back and got 18 MPG, so was expecting a bit more than 17 with no caravan.

[Andy H]

Over the last 100,000 miles my 2.6 auto has generally indicated about 26mpg.

for 100,000 miles before that my 2.5 manual used to indicate about 28mpg.

I do mostly 20 miles each way to work with fairly regular journeys between 100 and 300 miles.

7 miles each way will hit your fuel consumption but mostly because fuel consumption is dreadful until the engine warms up. Is yours getting up to temperature?

[Broomies Mate]

Heavy foot.... No. Have been driving her like the old man I am. But yes, so far have only done short 7 mile round trips to work.
Before i did the cam cover gaskets on her i did do a 300 mile trip with a caravan on back and got 18 MPG, so was expecting a bit more than 17 with no caravan.

Sounds about right to me.

Get the old girl up to temperature whilst taking her for a steady drive for 30 or so miles.  Reset the computer, then drive home.  That should give you an accurate (accurate as the FC can be) reading. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Might be able to call round and give it a check over for you

[mantaray]

Might be able to call round and give it a check over for you

That would be great if you could. I'll pm you my phone number. Thanks

[Marks DTM Calib]

Might be able to call round and give it a check over for you

That would be great if you could. I'll pm you my phone number. Thanks

Will give a you a call this evening