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adam_Randell · Dec 6th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Hi guys, I've heard a few methods of getting better fuel consumption. Anyone tried any and with any luck?

Mister · Dec 6th, 2007, 05:23 PM

I'm a big fan of driving in neutral

JAMIE1131 · Dec 6th, 2007, 05:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mister (original)

I'm a big fan of driving in neutral

Bad move if your after fuel consumption! instead let the car coast down in gear with no throttle, the engine will go into fuel cut off and use no fuel at all, if your idling in neutral the engine requires fuel just to keep running!
Try this, you'll be surprised at the difference it makes!

MyMiniTakesMyMoney · Dec 7th, 2007, 12:59 AM

Try a different air filter setup. I've got a 55 reg Cooper that gave me on average 33mpg. Installed a K&N 57i kit (fitted easy in 40 mins) and now I get 44mpg on the same motorway journeys (Oh yeah and the car sounds just amazing with this kit on)

Mister · Dec 7th, 2007, 09:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JAMIE1131 (original)

Bad move if your after fuel consumption!

Good to know! Thanks.

rothbury · Dec 13th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MyMiniTakesMyMoney (original)

Try a different air filter setup. I've got a 55 reg Cooper that gave me on average 33mpg. Installed a K&N 57i kit (fitted easy in 40 mins) and now I get 44mpg on the same motorway journeys (Oh yeah and the car sounds just amazing with this kit on)

Can you give me some details as to what this is and how much it costs and how to fit it?

ThE.gRiZzLe · Dec 16th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Erm, just a quick question, the other day i filled up half a tank with total excellium, and traveled 31.3 miles says the trip, and when i arrived at bluewater the Red Light was on....

I mean WHAT THE HELL? That really doesnt seem right to me, thats the most its ever had, it only had a service 2 months ago when i bought the car.. but does that seem suspicious to anyone?

adam_Randell · Dec 16th, 2007, 08:21 PM

A full tank lasted you 31.3 miles?!

What induction kits are available for the R56? Last time i checked there were none...

ThE.gRiZzLe · Dec 16th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

A full tank lasted you 31.3 miles?!

What induction kits are available for the R56? Last time i checked there were none...

No half a tank, but still, thats shocking isnt it!

KillerByte · Dec 16th, 2007, 08:27 PM

Could be a dodgy reading on the fuel gauge.

My '02 Cooper will do between 180-200 miles on half a tank.

adam_Randell · Dec 16th, 2007, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ThE.gRiZzLe (original)

No half a tank, but still, thats shocking isnt it!

Im thinking you may have either a dodgy fuel gague or a bit of a leek mate!

Lawrothegreat · Dec 16th, 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ThE.gRiZzLe (original)

Erm, just a quick question, the other day i filled up half a tank with total excellium, and traveled 31.3 miles says the trip, and when i arrived at bluewater the Red Light was on....

I mean WHAT THE HELL? That really doesnt seem right to me, thats the most its ever had, it only had a service 2 months ago when i bought the car.. but does that seem suspicious to anyone?

The fuel light illuminates with approximately two gallons left? I don't know what model you have, but if you take the worst case scenario and assume it is a 11 gallon (UK measure not US) tank, and you filled the car to 5.5 gallons and had two left at the end of the 31 mile journey, you only averaged 9mpg (UK measure). I hope that there is just a fault with the gauge or light......

Dec 6th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#1
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 981 Offline	Fuel Consumption Hi guys, I've heard a few methods of getting better fuel consumption. Anyone tried any and with any luck? ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Dec 13th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
rothbury MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 12 Offline	K & N 57i Kit Quote: Originally Posted by MyMiniTakesMyMoney (original) Try a different air filter setup. I've got a 55 reg Cooper that gave me on average 33mpg. Installed a K&N 57i kit (fitted easy in 40 mins) and now I get 44mpg on the same motorway journeys (Oh yeah and the car sounds just amazing with this kit on) Can you give me some details as to what this is and how much it costs and how to fit it?

Dec 16th, 2007, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 981 Offline	A full tank lasted you 31.3 miles?! What induction kits are available for the R56? Last time i checked there were none... ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Dec 16th, 2007, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 981 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ThE.gRiZzLe (original) No half a tank, but still, thats shocking isnt it! Im thinking you may have either a dodgy fuel gague or a bit of a leek mate! ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

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Dec 6th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mister Uranus is composed of gas My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ghettoville, CA Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 2,990 Online	I'm a big fan of driving in neutral

Dec 6th, 2007, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mister (original) I'm a big fan of driving in neutral Bad move if your after fuel consumption! instead let the car coast down in gear with no throttle, the engine will go into fuel cut off and use no fuel at all, if your idling in neutral the engine requires fuel just to keep running! Try this, you'll be surprised at the difference it makes!

Dec 7th, 2007, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
MyMiniTakesMyMoney Go Go Gus!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: County Durham Local Time: 10:55 PM Posts: 68 Offline	Try a different air filter setup. I've got a 55 reg Cooper that gave me on average 33mpg. Installed a K&N 57i kit (fitted easy in 40 mins) and now I get 44mpg on the same motorway journeys (Oh yeah and the car sounds just amazing with this kit on)

Dec 7th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mister Uranus is composed of gas My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ghettoville, CA Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 2,990 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by JAMIE1131 (original) Bad move if your after fuel consumption! Good to know! Thanks.

Dec 16th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
ThE.gRiZzLe Previously Grizzly05 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sittingbourne Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Erm, just a quick question, the other day i filled up half a tank with total excellium, and traveled 31.3 miles says the trip, and when i arrived at bluewater the Red Light was on.... I mean WHAT THE HELL? That really doesnt seem right to me, thats the most its ever had, it only had a service 2 months ago when i bought the car.. but does that seem suspicious to anyone?

Dec 16th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
ThE.gRiZzLe Previously Grizzly05 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sittingbourne Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) A full tank lasted you 31.3 miles?! What induction kits are available for the R56? Last time i checked there were none... No half a tank, but still, thats shocking isnt it!

Dec 16th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
KillerByte Skadoosh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 9,576 Offline	Could be a dodgy reading on the fuel gauge. My '02 Cooper will do between 180-200 miles on half a tank.

Dec 16th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 747 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ThE.gRiZzLe (original) Erm, just a quick question, the other day i filled up half a tank with total excellium, and traveled 31.3 miles says the trip, and when i arrived at bluewater the Red Light was on.... I mean WHAT THE HELL? That really doesnt seem right to me, thats the most its ever had, it only had a service 2 months ago when i bought the car.. but does that seem suspicious to anyone? The fuel light illuminates with approximately two gallons left? I don't know what model you have, but if you take the worst case scenario and assume it is a 11 gallon (UK measure not US) tank, and you filled the car to 5.5 gallons and had two left at the end of the 31 mile journey, you only averaged 9mpg (UK measure). I hope that there is just a fault with the gauge or light......

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