Fuel Economy - What do you get out of a tank? (3rd gens only)

[Dave]

yeah I've noticed a bit more smoothness if I run 95, but it doesn't make my fuel average better. I haven't changed the oil filter or fuel filter since i've had it n the oil hasn't been done for 14,000 km

Why not? That engine won't last long at all if you keep that up

[JarRah]

My fuel has gone up recently. Before I'd be gettin about 10.5 lts now its usually doing about 11.5. Also getting about 450-500 per tank. Thing of it is the car actually has been feeling alot smoother.

[jeffaz101]

My fuel has gone up recently. Before I'd be gettin about 10.5 lts now its usually doing about 11.5. Also getting about 450-500 per tank. Thing of it is the car actually has been feeling alot smoother.

Does cooler weather make the car feel smoother? I'm thinking it does, mines been feeling smoother since it's been cold and it's been using more fuel. I'm thinking this is because of the AC coming on to keep the windows unfogged

[JarRah]

Does cooler weather make the car feel smoother? I'm thinking it does, mines been feeling smoother since it's been cold and it's been using more fuel. I'm thinking this is because of the AC coming on to keep the windows unfogged

Yea my car was also smoother at night during summer and now is smoother almost all the time. Still I don't use the AC. My heater is almost constantly on but yea pretty much never use the AirCon for windows.

[jeffaz101]

Why not? That engine won't last long at all if you keep that up

It should be ok, it's only been this time it's ever gone over and I've been keeping an eye on it. Stuffs been a bit hectik latley round here. I just use my excuse "mums pajero with same motor has made it to 265,000 only being serviced every 15 - 20,000km or MORE since she got it! it goes!"