Member Since: 16 Nov 2017
Location: Staffordshire
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How to get better MPG
Just moved back into the world of LR after being in the wilderness of BMW & Audi. Had forgotten how thirsty the LR can be, so please help me with any ideas, suggestions, tricks to keep it near reasonable. My trusty steed is a D4 MY14 Automatic and I love it . My typical journeys are a mix of short runs into town and motorways.
Any ideas regarding but not confined to:
Tyre pressures, cruise control, warming engine, gearbox mode selection, etc etc will be much appreciated.
5th Dec 2017 9:19 am
Robert SausageTrousers
Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
Location: Cornwall
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This type of thread always flummoxes me a bit to be honest. If MPG is of concern then buying a 2.5 ton brick with permanent 4wd, a 3ltr V6 twin turbo engine and an automatic box really isn't the best choice. They're thirsty vehicles, simple as that, I'm afraid there's not a lot you'll be able to do that'll make a jot of difference in reality. Just drive it and fill it up when it's empty
5th Dec 2017 9:29 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Of course there are ways of getting places not using any fuel.
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Well it is a LR, it’s in the DNA.
5th Dec 2017 9:36 am
BJT
Member Since: 16 Nov 2017
Location: Staffordshire
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Agree 100% with your sentiments / comments and I will drive it and I will and do enjoy it but I would also like to understand any tips, tricks and ideas from you guys to maximize fuel consumption.
5th Dec 2017 9:39 am
BJT
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DSL wrote:
Of course there are ways of getting places not using any fuel.
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Well it is a LR, it’s in the DNA.
Dont I just know this feeling I was an owner of a FFRR for 5 years and this view was not uncommon
5th Dec 2017 9:41 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Know what is normal and don’t expect to save the planet. For me (MY 11 & 6 speed auto) 18mpg around town, 31mpg cruising at 60mph and 27mpg cruising at 75mph. Good bit less when very cold, more when hot. From your mix (depending on mway speeds) I’d expect you to average 26 - 28mpg(ish).
Re saving fuel, I find branded fuel rather than supermarket helps (made no difference in my D3 but seems to help in D4) and keep it slow on the motorway.
5th Dec 2017 9:46 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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BJT wrote:
Dont I just know this feeling I was an owner of a FFRR for 5 years and this view was not uncommon
That pic was coz the gearbox selector cable fell to pieces in NE Finland last summer, a week later the engine packed up in NW Norway and she was screapped.
Keep it basic too. If you fit a RAI, A-Bar, Front Runner Rack, Sump Guard, etc. you'll end up with consumption like mine!
I did a good motorway stretch the other day (80+ miles each way) and was at 70 the whole journey...managed 23mpg!Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
5th Dec 2017 10:12 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Strangely when my RAI came off and wasn't refitted it didn't make any difference to mpg for the final 6 - 7k miles when the car was like that. Nor any difference in noise, just lots more water streaming across my driver's side window in the wet.
5th Dec 2017 10:15 am
BJT
Member Since: 16 Nov 2017
Location: Staffordshire
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DSL wrote:
We are all truly mad for still driving them!!
I agree but its like an addiction, I cured myself for 5 years but have relapsed again, don't think there is a cure.
I'm sure it's not the RAI's fault. The sump guard and rack are heavy beasts and do little for aerodynamics.Front Runner Rack, OEM Ladder & RAI, Tuff-Trek Foxwing, B'rakhah Ingonyama Expedition Trailer, RLD's Spare Wheel Protector, Bodsy's Bars, Empty Pockets! Member of Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response.
5th Dec 2017 10:19 am
John P
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The wife will kill me if she reads this, but I thought it was funny.......
I fitted a long range full tank, so now carry approximately 160L of diesel, so the distance we can drive has significantly increased over the standard tank.
The comment from the wife and I kid you not, was......."Wow, we are getting a really good fuel consumption, as we can drive further now"....
So by that logic, fit a long range fuel tank and you'll get a better fuel consumption.
5th Dec 2017 10:23 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Agreed .........
....... you are so dead when she reads this.
5th Dec 2017 10:30 am
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Did someone mention MPG? 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
5th Dec 2017 10:36 am
Scott #55
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This thread suggested a mechanical solution, but there doesn't seem to be anyone who's tested it on here for real.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
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