Expected fuel consumption

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Ste7e

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Hi LZers

I'm new to Land-rovers - just bought a 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 :D.

I've just done my first motorway stretch in it and I'm worried about the fuel consumption. I only got 43 MPG and that's sitting at a constant 70 (I'm very law abiding ;) ). Is that to be expected or does it suggest a problem with the engine?

Steve
 
I suppose I was expecting around the 50 mark... I accept I was probably naïve - I don't mind that. It was more that I was worried I'd bought a dud engine - if 43 is about what I should have expected I'm happy enough
 
Ste7e said:
I suppose I was expecting around the 50 mark... I accept I was probably naïve - I don't mind that. It was more that I was worried I'd bought a dud engine - if 43 is about what I should have expected I'm happy enough
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Its all in driving technique. Hard acceleration and braking are the enemies of fuel economy. And speeds over 70 mph.

If you drive like there is a full wineglass on the dashboard, you will get very good economy. But it isnt very interesting, and takes longer to get places!
 
Turboman said:
Its all in driving technique. Hard accleration and braking are the enemies of fuel economy. And speeds over 70 mph.

If you drive like there is a full wineglass on the dashboard, you will get very good economy. But it isnt very interesting, and takes longer to get places!
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The government tossers who say speeds lower than 30 MPH save fuel need to get a diesel P38. Mine drinks fuel around town at below 30 but does 34 MPG at anything between 50 and 70 on a motorway run.
 
wammers said:
The government tossers who say speeds lower than 30 MPH save fuel need to get a diesel P38. Mine drinks fuel around town at below 30 but does 34 MPG at anything between 50 and 70 on a motorway run.
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I find about 55mph is the most economical speed in most modern vehicles. But I actually do about 70-75 on long runs, time is money too. Over 80 I find the fuel gauge drops like a stone.
 
Turboman said:
I find about 55mph is the most economical speed in most modern vehicles. But I actually do about 70-75 on long runs, time is money too. Over 80 I find the fuel gauge drops like a stone.
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So basically they need to raise all the 30 MPH speed limits to 55 and educate pedestrians that they do not have right of way over vehicles. That should sort out the emissions problems. :D:D
 
wammers said:
So basically they need to raise all the 30 MPH speed limits to 55 and educate pedestrians that they do not have right of way over vehicles. That should sort out the emissions problems. :D:D
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In towns and cities, they should keep the 30 limits.
But where main roads go through villages, it would save a fortune in fuel if they did away with the limits! :)

The pedestrians have educated themselves anyway, you almost never see anyone on the pavement. With rural house prices, they are all old, rich, and can afford cars. and they dont want to walk beside a busy road anyway. Good for the environment, good for my wallet, and pees off the nimbys. All good! :D:D
 
Turboman said:
In towns and cities, they should keep the 30 limits.
But where main roads go through villages, it would save a fortune in fuel if they did away with the limits! :)

The pedestrians have educated themselves anyway, you almost never see anyone on the pavement. With rural house prices, they are all old, rich, and can afford cars. and they dont want to walk beside a busy road anyway. Good for the environment, good for my wallet, and pees off the nimbys. All good! :D:D
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Like it was in the old days. Only 30 limits were in built up areas. Outside of those there were no speed limits at all. Although with some of the tossers driving these days, crash recovery and undertaking would be the businesses to be in. :D:D
 
wammers said:
Like it was in the old days. Only 30 limits were in built up areas. Outside of those there were no speed limits at all. Although with some of the tossers driving these days, crash recovery and undertaking would be the businesses to be in. :D:D
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Yes, believe there was no national speed limit until the 60s, not absolutely sure when. As you say, cars are faster now, and maybe the 60 limit, 70 on dual, is a good idea.
But the abolition of 30 limits on mainroads would be a good idea, but I doubt anyone in government has enough sense to look into it! :(
 
Ste7e said:
Hi LZers

I'm new to Land-rovers - just bought a 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 :D.

I've just done my first motorway stretch in it and I'm worried about the fuel consumption. I only got 43 MPG and that's sitting at a constant 70 (I'm very law abiding ;) ). Is that to be expected or does it suggest a problem with the engine?

Steve
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43mpg, better than my 21mpg on my V8 90;-)
 
wammers said:
Like it was in the old days. Only 30 limits were in built up areas. Outside of those there were no speed limits at all. Although with some of the tossers driving these days, crash recovery and undertaking would be the businesses to be in. :D:D
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maybe also consider in taking away the sleeping policeman to reduce emissions and improve mpg , ;)

also filling in the bloody potholes
 
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