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Feb 8, 2007 | 03:04 AM

badmojo

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Hi,
I have a 2003 S-Type R and I am getting a constant 13.4 MPG with an average speed of 13.5 MPH according to my dash readings. is this typical for this car? It seems low to me. Just curious.
Thanks, Gary

Feb 8, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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The dash readings are very inaccurate...don't go by it. Use the old fashion calculation and that will give you a good idea. Expect about 18mpg in the city.

Feb 9, 2007 | 03:20 AM

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Thanks for the info. It really does seem to suck up the gas!

Feb 10, 2007 | 12:04 AM

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Yeah I hear ya....I'm lucky to get 15 mpg! (heavy foot...)
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Feb 10, 2007 | 09:50 PM

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50 miles per tenner. 3.0 petrol Auto.

Feb 12, 2007 | 12:48 PM

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Hey, That's why we bought em right !

Feb 12, 2007 | 09:22 PM

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i bought it for the good lucks...

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Mar 14, 2007 | 01:05 PM

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Well after checking the milage twice the old fashion way I'm getting just over 12 MPG. That sucks!

Mar 16, 2007 | 07:46 PM

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Yup. 12mpg sucks big time ! I thought mine was bad at 17. At least you've got the R and not the ordinary 3.0L

Mar 20, 2007 | 04:26 AM

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Getting about 17 in the city without the foot in it!!!

Mar 20, 2007 | 12:54 PM

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17 would be great! I get about 200 miles per tank from full to low fuel light. I would love to know how many miles you guy's are getting per tank and what size motors you have.
Gary

Mar 20, 2007 | 01:24 PM

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Well, when I drive with the sports mode on, I get about 16 mpg. That's ******* it all the time. With the light off, and driving like a bitch, I get about 24 mpg. But that bores me so I get about 17 to 18 mpg average.

Mar 20, 2007 | 02:02 PM

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Hi,
What size engine do you have?
Gary

Mar 20, 2007 | 02:20 PM

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3.0L

Apr 8, 2007 | 02:44 AM

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Is there a way to have the engine managment system checked to see if there is something causing eccessive fuel use?

Apr 8, 2007 | 09:02 PM

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Not that i know off...you using the right octane fuel? When was the last time you change oil, fuel and air filters?

Proper air pressure in tires?

Apr 9, 2007 | 12:26 AM

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I'm using 93 octane fuel, Had the oil changed last week and the air filter looks good. I'm not sure about the fuel filters. I do run the tire pressure a little low to soften the ride of the 18's a bit.

Apr 9, 2007 | 07:31 PM

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Well it just sounds like you have a bad case of lead foot...lol

I would fill the tires up with the proper amount of air pressure though...does make a difference in the drag...

Apr 10, 2007 | 01:01 PM

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No lead foot just a big brick but even if I granny it I still seem to get aprox. the same milage. I'll try adding a little air to the tires but I'm looking for 2 to 3 more MPG.