if 33's alter your speed by 10% so 30mph on clock is 33 on gps then would the fuel be altered by 10% too, so 400 from tank is 440?
Yep. Bigger tyres rotate less so your speedo and odo will be low. This needs to be factored in to get a true mpg.
That's 78 litres per hour or £106 per hour. :screaming_bug_eye_f :screaming_bug_eye_f :screaming_bug_eye_f :screaming_bug_eye_f
u can go a long way in a couple of minutes at 155mph
zzr1100. what a bike. had mine since 2000 and still love it.In my "youth" I once crossed Belgium without dropping below 150mph - on a Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100.
In my "youth" I once crossed Belgium without dropping below 150mph - on a Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100.
I have recently bought a 1995 Disco ES Auto 5-door and is thrilled about it. It drives very smooth and I love the simplicity of the car
However, I read in the manual that the fuel economy at 55mph should be around 36mpg.
I am not doing anything close to that. And that is eventhough my daily drive is 30 miles to work and 30 miles back on dual carriage roads and A roads. I have one roundabout and one traffic light, otherwise it is straight forward driving. I do not have a heavy foot at all and try to drive economical but I am still only averaging about 23mpg - that seems a far cry from 36mpg.
Has anyone else had a similar experience or is there something I need to check on the car? (Tire pressure is ok and tires are ok).
Thx for any pointers,
Kenneth
I'll get my RAF greatcoat, SX 200 with sheepskin backrest, tank aerial and 16 mirrors then.
Sold my ZZR for a Blackbird...great bike!!zzr1100. what a bike. had mine since 2000 and still love it.
actually off to belgium next month on it, for a bsa rally.
back on topic. my auto does about 23mpg on local trips.
Hi Kenneth, here are a few pointers for improving your mpg:
1. Cruising speed max 60mph;
2. Tyre pressures 33 front 36 (or more) rear;
3. Check that none of the brakes (inc the handbrake) are dragging;
4. Put in a new air filter;
5. Give the car a thorough service, all oils and filters;
6.Clean out the fuel sedimenter.
7. Grease the prop u/j's.
You're looking to do anything and everything to reduce drag and improve efficiency.
Good luck
Dave