200tdi, bad mpg

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will1029384756

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• Dec 11, 2009

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I own a 200tdi manual l plate discovery, i am usually getting around an everage of 30mpg over a tank, but this week however i drive it im not achieving any more that 21mpg. Any ideas?

Thanks Alot

Will

 

robint

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• Dec 11, 2009

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whats the millage ?
standard or non standard

 

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• Dec 11, 2009

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150k, totally standard, makes no sense as ive changed nothing.

 

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• Dec 11, 2009

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is that the only sympthoms you have bad fuel economy no loss of power ......... when was it last serviced ..... it ant somefing like a stoopid frachered fuel pipe is it ????

 

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• Dec 11, 2009

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It is due for a service, i have just replace the air filter today as i discovered the old one to resemble a mud soaked towel!! i will be checking pipes ect tomo, thanks for your advice,

 

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• Dec 11, 2009

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fuel filter

 

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110ACE

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• Dec 13, 2009

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Check the brakes are not binding?

 

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• Dec 13, 2009

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split boost hose? fool filter?(as ian says) turbo up the pooper? got a trailer on the back? strong head wind? not enough strippers in the car? worn propshaft UJ? slow puncture? towing a parachute? handbrake on?