Vpower / MPG discussion

[Dal]

I think if you get over 45mpg you are doing extremely well regardless of how much you have left in your tank. It is nice seeing that 400 roll round though

 

[crystalpuma]

I am so so happy! This tank's experiment is 75mph (indicated speed hence about 70 IRL) and see what I get!

 

[Cherie]

400 miles to a tank is definitely possible, though I've only managed to do it once.

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[crystalpuma]

I wish I could have continued as would have reached it by the sound of it! Just couldn't risk running out of petrol on M25!

 

[DradusContact]

Will this thread never die!? lol

 

[chris3boro]

Latest tank....

330 miles before light, filled up at 350 miles
Took 36.2 litres at 89.9p
Cost £32.62

43.95 MPG



Generally steady driving to and from York (around 35 miles each way) with occasional heavy acceleration. Good runs make a difference!

 

[Noodoo]

So does buying Vpower etc make ANY difference? It seems to last a little longer but with it being that little bit more expensive seems to even it out, making it a case of whatever you want to buy, guess the differnece.

 

[XIIVVX]

I used to use Ultimate in the 1.7 because it just about covered its cost in fuel savings but meant less frequent visits to fuel stations which I hate.

Now I go 580 miles between fills and I'm happier

 

[crystalpuma]

Also better for the environment

The trouble is I am used to getting fuel from Asda as I drive past every day (except when cycling!) and so it saves petrol to fill up there!

 

[Dal]

I know you hate it, but go round via Tescos and get their super then Vix ?

 

[yippeekiay]

Last Tank = 326 Miles. (36.6mpg)
Tank before that = 425 Miles. (48.8mpg)
Both on standard Tesco Fuel.

The difference is a lot between steady & spirited driving.
400 on a tank is easy when including a good run
Imo 500 IS possible, I just haven't got round to trying for it yet.

 

[Dal]

Imo 500 IS possible, I just haven't got round to trying for it yet.

That's 54mpg running the tank completely dry.

:shock:

 

[DradusContact]

I seriously doubt you could do 500 without modifiying the capacity of the fuel tank.

 

[crystalpuma]

I know you hate it, but go round via Tescos and get their super then Vix ?

That'd be selling my soul to the devil.

 

[Dal]

just like having a car and killing the planet?

 

[crystalpuma]

No not the same at all. Don't get me started on Tesco and how I feel about them.

 

[Noodoo]

Sounds like you're not too fond of Tesco?
Did they burn your house down or something? :s

 

[yippeekiay]

Imo 500 IS possible, I just haven't got round to trying for it yet.

That's 54mpg running the tank completely dry.

:shock:

Well I've actually got just over 44 litres in my tank once so less than 52 mpg...lol

Still a bloody push either way but I'm sure I could get close to it.

 

[Cherie]

Another metaphorical pin to stick in the supermarket petrol doll. 8)

In the last 6 months, my average has been a consistent of 42 mpg, and I always fill up at the Shell garage on the way to work.

Last week I filled up at Tesco after getting a voucher for 5p off a litre of fuel.

My MPG this week was 38.7.

By no means a conclusive experiment, and not the lowest MPG I've ever had in the Millie, but definitely lower than average, with my normal commuting journey.

 

[Shimmyhill]

I am only getting 230/240 miles until the light comes on. I do tend to do lots of short trips and work is only 10/12 miles away (depending on route) I dont thrash the car so why am i getting so much less out of a tank ??