Bad mpg?

All torque · 18-05-2006, 18:28

I bought a Octy VRs 2 weeks ago, 51 plate with just under 25k miles on the clock. The first week I averaged just 19.3 mpg. I thought it was driving style so for the last week I`ve been driving like a nun

. But I still only did 20.3 mpg. Is this normal to be so low? I thought the vrs was suppost to do around 35mpg?

Ianto · 18-05-2006, 18:48

sounds like somethings up there, i get a figure of 33-35mpg combined (trip computer readout)

Ian

cheezemonkhai · 18-05-2006, 19:18

Try a new air filter first, then maybe try cleaning MAF with iso-propyl alcohol if you feel up to it.

Also check no pipes have come away.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...ight=maf+clean

Usual disclaimers apply, try it all at your own risk

All torque · 18-05-2006, 19:37

The only mod I have is a CAI and its new. I`ve had no difference in mpg before ar after I fitted it.

cheezemonkhai · 18-05-2006, 21:45

That kind of rules out air filter, still worth checking for pipes.

The MAF seems really common on the 1.8T, so wip it out and give it a clean.

18-05-2006, 18:28	#1
All torque Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 196 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Bad mpg? I bought a Octy VRs 2 weeks ago, 51 plate with just under 25k miles on the clock. The first week I averaged just 19.3 mpg. I thought it was driving style so for the last week I`ve been driving like a nun . But I still only did 20.3 mpg. Is this normal to be so low? I thought the vrs was suppost to do around 35mpg?

18-05-2006, 18:48	#2
Ianto Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bad mpg? sounds like somethings up there, i get a figure of 33-35mpg combined (trip computer readout) Ian __________________

18-05-2006, 19:18	#3
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,886 Thanks: 77 Thanked 347 Times in 321 Posts	Re: Bad mpg? Try a new air filter first, then maybe try cleaning MAF with iso-propyl alcohol if you feel up to it. Also check no pipes have come away. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...ight=maf+clean Usual disclaimers apply, try it all at your own risk __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 18-05-2006 at 21:44.

18-05-2006, 19:37	#4
All torque Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 196 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Bad mpg? The only mod I have is a CAI and its new. I`ve had no difference in mpg before ar after I fitted it.

18-05-2006, 21:45	#5
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,886 Thanks: 77 Thanked 347 Times in 321 Posts	Re: Bad mpg? That kind of rules out air filter, still worth checking for pipes. The MAF seems really common on the 1.8T, so wip it out and give it a clean. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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