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daro911 · Sep 8th, 2002, 10:34 AM

OK first proper fill up from empty due to faulty drastically under reading guage! Just squeezed in 50.73 litres and the fuel guage low level warning light still hadn't come on and the guage still showed 1/2 way between empty and 1/4 tank. So much for tank only holding 50 lites but I did brim it to the top!

DOES THE FOLLWING SOUND RIGHT? for a MINI COOPER S
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298 Miles on trip meter which was made up of 150 miles on motorway between 70-85mph and 148 miles around town to and from work etc. Average miles per gallon was a somewhat disappointing 26.75mpg or is this right for the above mix bearing in mind only 400 odd miles on engine so far

Tom D · Sep 8th, 2002, 11:23 AM

Your MPG numbers are very close to what I have been seeing on mine. I would be happier if it was a bit more thrifty about how much gas it burns. I have around 2300 miles now and anytime I do a combination of highway/city it seems to average 26 to 27 MPG. These figures are OBC numbers only, I have not yet brought myself to calculate every drop of fuel using the now antiquated manual methods

. I also will not be drawn into the imperial gallon vs US gallon debate!

Tom

MKCooperS · Sep 8th, 2002, 03:04 PM

Picked up my S on Thursday (finally)

I too filled the car at roughly between empty and 1/4 on the fuel gauge (nearer empty) after the low fuel light came on. I only managed to get 40 litres in

Regarding fuel consumption, although it is early days, I seem to be getting around 25 mpg with mostly urban driving.

Anyway, must go for another spin. This car is addictive ....

majormike · Sep 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM

Highway driving about 29 - 31, in town about 20 - 23 depending on how I drive. My OBC is always about 20% higher. Somebody postulated in another thread that it may be calibrated for imperial gallons. I haven't checked yet with my dealer to see if it's so. Overall, around 25 is what most are getting, I think.

daro911 · Sep 8th, 2002, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MKCooperS
Picked up my S on Thursday (finally)

I too filled the car at roughly between empty and 1/4 on the fuel gauge (nearer empty) after the low fuel light came on. I only managed to get 40 litres in

Regarding fuel consumption, although it is early days, I seem to be getting around 25 mpg with mostly urban driving.

Anyway, must go for another spin. This car is addictive ....

I only got 36.5 litres in when the fuel cut off! I then drip fed the next 14 litres+ in and ended up with 50.73 in total!

Good luck with your new toy...Is it a MY2003 and if so whats the new steering wheel look like then

MKCooperS · Sep 8th, 2002, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by daro911

I only got 36.5 litres in when the fuel cut off! I then drip fed the next 14 litres+ in and ended up with 50.73 in total!

Good luck with your new toy...Is it a MY2003 and if so whats the new steering wheel look like then

No not a MY2003 - Mine's a Week 32 build DS/B.

And yes, when the fuel cut off I didn't try to put any more in

However, the fuel gauge showed a full tank

daro911 · Sep 8th, 2002, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MKCooperS

No not a MY2003 - Mine's a Week 32 build DS/B.

And yes, when the fuel cut off I didn't try to put any more in However, the fuel gauge showed a full tank

Oh well next fill up see wot you can squeeze in but I was surprised to get another 14 litres + in ... My guage is so far the only fault in 400+ miles and 7 days fun ownership

LMB · Sep 8th, 2002, 07:23 PM

I filled my tank up when it was just above the red light. I managed to get 40 litres into the tank before the pump clicked. If you take into account that there are always reserves in the tank even if you hit the red light, it all seems fine to me.

However, I have noticed that once I've filled it up, the level seems to take quite a dip in the first few miles, before levelling off.

kshapiro · Sep 8th, 2002, 07:37 PM

My driving is mostly highway (70-80 MPH usually....3,000-3,200 RPM) with "spirited" downshifting, and "exhubarant" entrances to the highway. I was getting only 21-22 MPG, but am now getting about 24 (after 4,000 miles). I got 30 once when I was really trying to squeeze every drop I could out of her (2,500 RPM for 90 miles straight after filling up).

Sep 8th, 2002, 10:34 AM	#1
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 495 Offline	Does this sound right? for a MCS OK first proper fill up from empty due to faulty drastically under reading guage! Just squeezed in 50.73 litres and the fuel guage low level warning light still hadn't come on and the guage still showed 1/2 way between empty and 1/4 tank. So much for tank only holding 50 lites but I did brim it to the top! DOES THE FOLLWING SOUND RIGHT? for a MINI COOPER S ************************************************* 298 Miles on trip meter which was made up of 150 miles on motorway between 70-85mph and 148 miles around town to and from work etc. Average miles per gallon was a somewhat disappointing 26.75mpg or is this right for the above mix bearing in mind only 400 odd miles on engine so far Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Sep 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
majormike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Villages, FL Local Time: 12:41 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Highway driving about 29 - 31, in town about 20 - 23 depending on how I drive. My OBC is always about 20% higher. Somebody postulated in another thread that it may be calibrated for imperial gallons. I haven't checked yet with my dealer to see if it's so. Overall, around 25 is what most are getting, I think. Proud owner: MCS LY/W, Premium, Sports, Black Panther Leather

Sep 8th, 2002, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 495 Offline	Drip Fed Fuel Quote: Originally posted by MKCooperS Picked up my S on Thursday (finally) I too filled the car at roughly between empty and 1/4 on the fuel gauge (nearer empty) after the low fuel light came on. I only managed to get 40 litres in Regarding fuel consumption, although it is early days, I seem to be getting around 25 mpg with mostly urban driving. Anyway, must go for another spin. This car is addictive .... I only got 36.5 litres in when the fuel cut off! I then drip fed the next 14 litres+ in and ended up with 50.73 in total! Good luck with your new toy...Is it a MY2003 and if so whats the new steering wheel look like then Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Sep 8th, 2002, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
MKCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 55 Offline	Re: Drip Fed Fuel Quote: Originally posted by daro911 I only got 36.5 litres in when the fuel cut off! I then drip fed the next 14 litres+ in and ended up with 50.73 in total! Good luck with your new toy...Is it a MY2003 and if so whats the new steering wheel look like then No not a MY2003 - Mine's a Week 32 build DS/B. And yes, when the fuel cut off I didn't try to put any more in However, the fuel gauge showed a full tank

Sep 8th, 2002, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 495 Offline	Re: Re: Drip Fed Fuel Quote: Originally posted by MKCooperS No not a MY2003 - Mine's a Week 32 build DS/B. And yes, when the fuel cut off I didn't try to put any more in However, the fuel gauge showed a full tank Oh well next fill up see wot you can squeeze in but I was surprised to get another 14 litres + in ... My guage is so far the only fault in 400+ miles and 7 days fun ownership Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

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Sep 8th, 2002, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 339 Offline	Your MPG numbers are very close to what I have been seeing on mine. I would be happier if it was a bit more thrifty about how much gas it burns. I have around 2300 miles now and anytime I do a combination of highway/city it seems to average 26 to 27 MPG. These figures are OBC numbers only, I have not yet brought myself to calculate every drop of fuel using the now antiquated manual methods . I also will not be drawn into the imperial gallon vs US gallon debate! Tom

Sep 8th, 2002, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
MKCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 55 Offline	Picked up my S on Thursday (finally) I too filled the car at roughly between empty and 1/4 on the fuel gauge (nearer empty) after the low fuel light came on. I only managed to get 40 litres in Regarding fuel consumption, although it is early days, I seem to be getting around 25 mpg with mostly urban driving. Anyway, must go for another spin. This car is addictive ....

Sep 8th, 2002, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 24,928 Offline	I filled my tank up when it was just above the red light. I managed to get 40 litres into the tank before the pump clicked. If you take into account that there are always reserves in the tank even if you hit the red light, it all seems fine to me. However, I have noticed that once I've filled it up, the level seems to take quite a dip in the first few miles, before levelling off. Global Moderator

Sep 8th, 2002, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 938 Offline	My driving is mostly highway (70-80 MPH usually....3,000-3,200 RPM) with "spirited" downshifting, and "exhubarant" entrances to the highway. I was getting only 21-22 MPG, but am now getting about 24 (after 4,000 miles). I got 30 once when I was really trying to squeeze every drop I could out of her (2,500 RPM for 90 miles straight after filling up). Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

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