Fuel capacity in a 101 ambi
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Wildefalcon
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Including jerry cans? Or standard tank? Think it's 20 gal. MPG is from 5 to 20, depending on road, load, engine and gearing.
Say 12? For a V8. 20 for a diesel.
Say 12? For a V8. 20 for a diesel.
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If your want economy, buy a Yaris hybrid. Or a Dacia jogger with camper insert.
Cheers. I plan on getting one and just want to know what their like on fuel.
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They're great on fuel. They love it.
I think I got about 22mpg out of mine when we spent a week driving about France.
2.8 international engines tgv
Mostly motorway, rather than nipping down the shops.
I had to spend 17 euros on French diesel. The rest I took with me (cheap magic monkey juice)
2.8 international engines tgv
Mostly motorway, rather than nipping down the shops.
I had to spend 17 euros on French diesel. The rest I took with me (cheap magic monkey juice)
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Seriously though. You've a brick with huge tyres and very low gearing using an engine designed when petrol was cheaper than water.
It's not going to be competitive with anything, bar a petrol HGV.
It's not going to be competitive with anything, bar a petrol HGV.
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Here are some specs:
I reckon if you are worried about the mpg you probably shouldn't buy a 101. Mine still isn't on the road yet but when it is i'm going to be in total denial regarding the fuel economy.
It still has the original 33k kms V8 in it. I'll probably end up fitting LPG to it and might put a 3.9 in to replace the 3.5.
Or maybe a diesel, but that'd require a different gearbox as i want something that will bolt straight in without faffing about with convertion plates.
I reckon if you are worried about the mpg you probably shouldn't buy a 101. Mine still isn't on the road yet but when it is i'm going to be in total denial regarding the fuel economy.
It still has the original 33k kms V8 in it. I'll probably end up fitting LPG to it and might put a 3.9 in to replace the 3.5.
Or maybe a diesel, but that'd require a different gearbox as i want something that will bolt straight in without faffing about with convertion plates.
I’m not worried about the mpg, I’m just curious. Getting to many different answers on google. Always wanted a 101 and will soon have the chance.
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Oh, and jerry cans are great!
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Have you found getting them filled can be a problem? I tried to fill two with diesel before covid and ended up having a argument with a woman from Sainsburys who kept trying to inform me of the law in that you can only use a container made for the use of carrying fuel(Lady, it's a bloody jerry can!) and that you can only carry up to 5 litres of petrol. Fine i said, but have you noticed i'm standing here with the DIESEL nozzle in my hand? I tried to tell her that there isn't a limit on how much DIESEL you can carry, only petrol. In the end i gave up and drove to another Sainsburys to use my Nectar triple points on fuel voucher and filled up both without a problem.
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That is your problem, just there. Sainsbury's.
Around here they're happy if you don't use a bucket and actually pay.
Around here they're happy if you don't use a bucket and actually pay.
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To be fair my problem was Redditch Sainsburys, Worcester Sainsburys didn't bat an eyelid when i filled up both cans. She was an annoyingly ill informed jobsworth! It was no real problem as i was in Redditch seeing mates and i work about a mile from the Worcester Sainsburys so i just filled up the following day after work.
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Don't know the capacity, and my needle was swinging between a 1/4 and just above empty so decided now was the time to fill up and i brimmed it! This is the second time to get a true mpg.
If you are of a nervous disposition, DON'T LOOK!
I did, but i'm in denial. And the lady in the kiosk too the mick when she saw the '2p'. I said sorry, i was too busy watching the BIG NUMBER to notice...
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I hope it isn't a 20 gallon tank. Just checked and 86.88 litres is 19.11 gallons!
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Just read my earlier comment above and then the link which says it's a 24 gallon tank which makes me feel a lot better...
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To be fair i'm hoping mine will eventually hit double digits as i think the mixture is too rich and hopefully the timing is out too!
I run a series v8 with original engine on twin carbs, and pretty consistently get 16 mpg.
My journey pretty much consists of the same 7mile journeys each way.
200 yds at 30mph, then wind up to 50, slow to stop to enter an A road, 50 limit for 1/4 mile then 60 limit.
Pretty much full throttle to get up to 50 then 60. Have to slow down for 3 roundabouts often not dropping out of top gear (4th), straight back up to 60 after each. Slow to a 30 for about 1/4 mile then uphill back up to 60, probably for 3 miles, then slow down and turn off onto a track 2/300 yds in 2nd or 3rd to stop.
On the return the first 3/4 mile is up hill and I can only get 50, then slowing to 45 as it gets steeper.
Considering the journey I am pretty happy with the mpg.
Free road tax, no mot cost and £100 insurance gets me a good amount of savings to get me started.
My journey pretty much consists of the same 7mile journeys each way.
200 yds at 30mph, then wind up to 50, slow to stop to enter an A road, 50 limit for 1/4 mile then 60 limit.
Pretty much full throttle to get up to 50 then 60. Have to slow down for 3 roundabouts often not dropping out of top gear (4th), straight back up to 60 after each. Slow to a 30 for about 1/4 mile then uphill back up to 60, probably for 3 miles, then slow down and turn off onto a track 2/300 yds in 2nd or 3rd to stop.
On the return the first 3/4 mile is up hill and I can only get 50, then slowing to 45 as it gets steeper.
Considering the journey I am pretty happy with the mpg.
Free road tax, no mot cost and £100 insurance gets me a good amount of savings to get me started.
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Redditch are terrible. They won’t let us fill the S1 internal tank. I always say you will be over the road soon just to annoy them.
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Ha ha, that's a bit defeatest...Get good recovery cover and the MPG will change significantly.
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The furthest i've been so far is Stoneleigh the other weekend. I practiced not braking down the week before by going to see a mate in Malvern. Driving both ways was about the same as one way to Stoneleigh. If i start to venture anywhere farther afield i might speak to Heritage as they kept trying to supply me with recovery for £45 a year.
I thoroughly recommend Heritage for your insurance. Did the 101 for half the price of Footman James' renewal, which rose by over £100 from the previous year's premium. I then put the BMW with them too and saved £200 from it's renewal.
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