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discodanny87

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #1

im going on a long, long journey in my disco. and want to find as many ways as possible to increase mpg, no suggestion too small. the more imaginative the better.
obviously things like air filter etc i know but specific suggestions would also much appreciated.

 

nathan5346

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #2

Why?

 

davek0974

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #3

full service
no cat
no egr
proper airfilter
keep to 56-60mph
no roofrack
windows shut
aircon off
constant speed whenever possible
no hard accelerating
look at the road ahead and plan your next move
tyre pressures

cant think of any more

 

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bobbler

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #4

what davek said & dont carry crap that you dont need (its heavy enough)

 

heggars

Nec flectitur nec mutant

• Aug 25, 2010

• #5

Put it on a trailer and get someone else to tow you. Best MPG ever, lol:drum:

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Aug 25, 2010

• #6

Think you bought the wrong vehicle if mpg is your concern

 

heggars

Nec flectitur nec mutant

• Aug 25, 2010

• #7

I used to get from Canterbury to just outside of Lincoln which is about 188 miles on quater tank. driving about 65-68 MPH, which for a disco aint to bad. just hurts a little when you go to the pump. 90 litre tank @ £1.18 per litre.

 

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NOGGYEGG

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #8

I get about 30 mpg out of my td5 es auto on a good run & it doesn't make much difference between 60 & 90mph.
Regular servicing, good tyres & powerful magnets strapped on the fuel line help

 

nathan5346

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #9

NOGGYEGG said:

I get about 30 mpg out of my td5 es auto on a good run & it doesn't make much difference between 60 & 90mph.
Regular servicing, good tyres & powerful magnets strapped on the fuel line help

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:doh::doh:

 

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bobbler

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #10

NOGGYEGG said:

I get about 30 mpg out of my td5 es auto on a good run & it doesn't make much difference between 60 & 90mph.
Regular servicing, good tyres & powerful magnets strapped on the fuel line help

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:hysterically_laughi yes of course and while your getting the magnets add some snake oil and a hiclone will help too :doh:

 

meego

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #11

NOGGYEGG said:

I get about 30 mpg out of my td5 es auto on a good run & it doesn't make much difference between 60 & 90mph.
Regular servicing, good tyres & powerful magnets strapped on the fuel line help

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Good Tyres!!! Does that mean it's a Discovery GT ?

 

heggars

Nec flectitur nec mutant

• Aug 25, 2010

• #12

ok I can understand the Servicing but what do the magnets do? Do they make the fuel change in a wierd degree or just help keep the crap out?

 

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bobbler

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #13

heggars said:

ok I can understand the Servicing but what do the magnets do? Do they make the fuel change in a wierd degree or just help keep the crap out?

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they do fook all other than part a fool from their money :doh:

 

heggars

Nec flectitur nec mutant

• Aug 25, 2010

• #14

dam it why didn't i invent that, lol

 

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mudpilot

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #15

sit behind a large truck and let his slipstream pull you

 

davek0974

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #16

heggars said:

ok I can understand the Servicing but what do the magnets do? Do they make the fuel change in a wierd degree or just help keep the crap out?

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I got some i'll sell ya Hardly used, mint condition, if you want them, i'll get the magnetism topped up for free make sure you fit the the right way round or your mpg will go down not up

 

heggars

Nec flectitur nec mutant

• Aug 25, 2010

• #17

haha hope you don't top them up to much, it'll attract other cars lol.

 

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sofawizard

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #18

i hate to say this as i know im putting myself up for a beating on this but...... fuel magnets do work ive had them on many oilburners and all have shown an improvement !
yes i know theres plenty who say there just a **** take ect but i have seen the pro side and the improvement citroen xm 2.5 td average mpg before fitment was 32mpg combined after was 35 mpg so not the huge improvements they spout but over time pays for itself and then some

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Aug 25, 2010

• #19

sofawizard said:

i hate to say this as i know im putting myself up for a beating on this but...... fuel magnets do work ive had them on many oilburners and all have shown an improvement !
yes i know theres plenty who say there just a **** take ect but i have seen the pro side and the improvement citroen xm 2.5 td average mpg before fitment was 32mpg combined after was 35 mpg so not the huge improvements they spout but over time pays for itself and then some

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Thats just so wrong.

 

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bobbler

New Member

• Aug 25, 2010

• #20

sofawizard said:

i hate to say this as i know im putting myself up for a beating on this but...... fuel magnets do work ive had them on many oilburners and all have shown an improvement !
yes i know theres plenty who say there just a **** take ect but i have seen the pro side and the improvement citroen xm 2.5 td average mpg before fitment was 32mpg combined after was 35 mpg so not the huge improvements they spout but over time pays for itself and then some

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bollix

but being open to opinions how do they save you money? do you not think part of your saving was the fact you just spent on some magnets and were then aware of your driving (drive more carefully = better mpg)