I never noticed any significant increase in mpg when I used to run mine with out the viscous fan!
 
whaddya mean only 22 mpg :confused:

I have had 200 and 300Tdi, manual and auto - IMV:

  • 200Tdi slightly better mpg than 300 Tdi
  • manual 10 mpg better than auto
  • removing viscous fan slightly better but on my calculations not pay back the cost of leccy fan for a few years
  • MTs 10-20% worse mpg than road tyres
  • carrying round loads of gear makes negligable difference
  • driving style makes big difference, more difference to manual than auto
  • low tyre pressure makes significant difference - check pressure regularly

It's 2 tons and brick-shape but capable, comfortable, affordable and acceptable performance, 22 mpg is probably not bad and better than some smaller 4x4s.

Remember, Landys have a built-in design feature of breaking down periodically in order to save you having to put fuel in until you've fixed it :D

cheers
David G
 
My 98 import 300 tdi auto can only squeeze 22 miles out of one costly gallon of juice irrespective of my driving style. It has just been serviced, de-catted, EGR removed and has more power than when I aquired it, but no better economy. Has anyone got any suggestions for improving my economy? I am currently thinking of removing the auto box, but I know this will be expensive and troublesome. Could it be an EDC problem?:confused:
Try leaving it in 3rd instead of drive when driving round town and build your speed up slowly.Teflon posted a lengthy thread on this .Do a search "auto box overdrive."
 
Thanks for all your advice. Everything seems OK mechanically and car is well serviced. Running 235/70 R16s with heavy road bias. I will try to drive in 3rd up to 50, but am considering replacing auto box with a manual. How much work does this involve? The car is in great nick so reluctant to sell it. Besides, I love driving it, just makes me think when my works van gets 58mpg.
 
It's 2 tons and brick-shape but capable, comfortable, affordable and acceptable performance, 22 mpg is probably not bad and better than some smaller 4x4s.

I seem to get about 23 mpg round the houses - I can travel the 12 miles to work without hitting top gear ie I never top 50 mph (or at least I could until I was made redundant on Friday but thats another story!!).

My Dad runs a Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin petrol auto. He complains of only getting 25 mpg - 29-30 on a run. If you compare the size of the two vehicles I think I get the better deal :)
 
I tried leaving my auto in 3 instead of drive [under 50 mph]and got 24.3 mpg with a lot of town driving and a bit motorway, viscous fan removed. It certainly drove better and felt a lot more responsive. :)
 

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