Mark.W
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how many mpg are you getting from your 1.2 8v's?
as some of you may know that over the past few months iv been having problems with my mpg on my 1.2 8v,iv had it in the garage on put onto a machine to look for any problems and came back with non and the fellas at the garage also changed my fuel filter to see if it could have been that whats causing the problem,and was told to brim my petrol tank up and do 100miles and then go brim it again and take note of how many litres it takes to top it back up and then work out how many mpg i am actually doing.
ok then iv done that and was stunned on what mpg iv been getting so here it is.....
18.36mpg  shocking
22p a mile
so is there anyone on here with a totally standard 1.2 8v that could tell me what they are getting out of there car and would also like if ppl with slightly modded 1.2 8v's let me know what your getting.
also the mechanic says he has had a few ppl in the garage haveing there fuel consumption checked over over the past couple of weeks and found nothing wrong,is it possible for petrol stations to tamper with the petrol?iv filled up at 2 different garages and have been getting the same problem.
my cars is getting put onto the machine again on friday and is getting another good look over,hope they find the problem.
[Edited on 04-03-2008 by wooly101uk]
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Simon_16v
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Normally in my old 1.2 worst i got was 75/80miles to £10 and that was foot down everywhere.
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Ben G
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go and do some motorway driving.
could just be your stuck in traffic all the time? i tend to get about 20mpg whilst sitting in traffic in a 1.6 16v
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Simon_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
go and do some motorway driving.
could just be your stuck in traffic all the time? i tend to get about 20mpg whilst sitting in traffic in a 1.6 16v
I can see my petrol needle moving in my 1.4 sport around town
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little_duke
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on all my 1.2 8vs ive owned i used to get around 46 mile round town to £5.only mods ive ever had were backbox and maybe a remus centre section.i could get around 55 on the motorway
hope this helps
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by little_duke
on all my 1.2 8vs ive owned i used to get around 46 mile round town to £5.only mods ive ever had were backbox and maybe a remus centre section.i could get around 55 on the motorway
hope this helps
what size wheels did you have on your car mate?
iv only got a magnex backbox with a remus straight through pipe with 16's on,i did consider the 16's been the problem due to having more drag on the car but i was getting this problem with my car before i fitted them so im 
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ali_corsa
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mines not the best either i normally get about 60ish miles for £10 town driving when i had my alloys on did the same and got about 90ish miles to £10 with 13inch steel's on
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
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Originally posted by little_duke
on all my 1.2 8vs ive owned i used to get around 46 mile round town to £5.only mods ive ever had were backbox and maybe a remus centre section.i could get around 55 on the motorway
hope this helps
what size wheels did you have on your car mate?
iv only got a magnex backbox with a remus straight through pipe with 16's on,i did consider the 16's been the problem due to having more drag on the car but i was getting this problem with my car before i fitted them so im
Something seriousluy wrong mate if your doing that. Sure you not loosing fuel? Tried new plugs. Take it on a long drive at high speeds to give it a clear out and pour redex or any form of cleaning agent (like 80) so its quiet revvy and then do the test again
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loo_goblin
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i used to get 300 miles to a tank around 35mpg
am now getting 240 miles to a tank around 24-28mpg.
I think the engine is just getting old, still running 13 inch steels
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Ste L
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Originally posted by loo_goblin
i used to get 300 miles to a tank around 35mpg
am now getting 240 miles to a tank around 24-28mpg.
I think the engine is just getting old, still running 13 inch steels
also add to the fact the petrol aint that cheap either now adays
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Mark.W
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yeah mate i have no leaks at all as far as i know because my car is garaged and i have no damp patches.
the garage poured some kinda cleaning agnet it last week when it was getting a new fuel filter fitted,my cars was also serviced bowt 2months ago with new plugs,oil,oil filter,airfilter,spark plugs.
also had a new head gasket fitted about 12 months ago
[Edited on 04-03-2008 by wooly101uk]
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Steve X16XE
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Last fill up i worked out i got 35mpg.
Just sell up and get a X16XE FTW.
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Simon_16v
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Wierd then. Your engine shouldn't be getting old, tired etc. My old 1.2 has 100k and i must say it did get a good run through last summer and still starts first time and is good on petrol
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by Steve X16XE
Last fill up i worked out i got 35mpg.
Just sell up and get a X16XE FTW.
im currently saving up for a 1.8 sri corsa c mate otherwise if i was staying old school i would get a 1.6 sport or buy a sleeper 
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Mark.W
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Wierd then. Your engine shouldn't be getting old, tired etc. My old 1.2 has 100k and i must say it did get a good run through last summer and still starts first time and is good on petrol
mines got 106,000 on mate but had a new headgasket done 12months ago
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Ste L
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Originally posted by loo_goblin
i used to get 300 miles to a tank around 35mpg
am now getting 240 miles to a tank around 24-28mpg.
I think the engine is just getting old, still running 13 inch steels
also add to the fact the petrol aint that cheap either now adays
But prices dont affect your miles to a gallon 
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richc
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Take your plugs out and see what they are like - take a photo and upload! They can tell a story!
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Neo
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Wooly i think you know i was getting 24mpg out of mine driving carefully
I had 14inch sports on it if that makes any difference (dont think it does)
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Mark.W
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when the cars was serviced the old spark plugs were a nice charcole browny colour,they werent black or wet or anything.i wont be able to check my plugs until the weekend so if the garage doesnt find anything i will take some pics and upload them.
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Mark.W
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
Wooly i think you know i was getting 24mpg out of mine driving carefully
I had 14inch sports on it if that makes any difference (dont think it does)
yes mate i can remember,did you get it sorted bcos 24mpg in a 1.2 is still bad.
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Neo
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
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Originally posted by Neo
Wooly i think you know i was getting 24mpg out of mine driving carefully
I had 14inch sports on it if that makes any difference (dont think it does)
yes mate i can remember,did you get it sorted bcos 24mpg in a 1.2 is still bad.
Yep i sorted it, replaced rocker cover gasket....
And then sold the car Now get 40mpg min from a 1.4 C2 Furio 
Stuff i found when trying to fix it were plugs, filters, sensors etc....and how heavy your right foot is. Weather plays a bit part too in the winter, cold engine means more petrol.
What time of day are you driving ?
Do you do a long journey or lots of stopping and going ?
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Mark.W
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
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Originally posted by wooly101uk
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Originally posted by Neo
Wooly i think you know i was getting 24mpg out of mine driving carefully
I had 14inch sports on it if that makes any difference (dont think it does)
yes mate i can remember,did you get it sorted bcos 24mpg in a 1.2 is still bad.
Yep i sorted it, replaced rocker cover gasket....
And then sold the car Now get 40mpg min from a 1.4 C2 Furio
Stuff i found when trying to fix it were plugs, filters, sensors etc....and how heavy your right foot is. Weather plays a bit part too in the winter, cold engine means more petrol.
What time of day are you driving ?
Do you do a long journey or lots of stopping and going ?
i wouldnt say my right foot is really heavy tbh,i leave for work at 6.45am in the morning and finish at 4.20pm and my place of work is only 3 miles awaybut surely i still shouldnt be getting as low as 18.36 mpg no matter how cold its is ect,the garage says they will be checking everything again on friday including sensors ect.
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Mattb
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Ask them to carry out an emmisions test..
Also just try replacing your coolant temp sensor, they arent expensive and would be a good place to start
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Dan295
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i dunno how much i get tbh, i drive like a bit of a goober so i dont really worry when i dont get too good mpg
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Sean-B
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but i get 35mpg out of mine, do you think a k&n air filter has an adverse effect on mpg?
[Edited on 04-03-2008 by Sean-B]
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