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johnnyturbo2002



Member Since: 21 May 2009
Location: Poniente Granadino
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Spain 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Java Black
Mileage check!!!
Just filled up..did the calculations....

9.03/100.
26.04 mpg US gallons
31.28 mpg Imperial
Thumbs Up I am pretty happy 'bout that...

Mixed driving too, with the wife doing most of it, which means higher revs and not as feathery a foot Whistle 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi


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MartinK



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Lucky you!

I've yet to get over 30mpg on a tankful, and usually about 27.5 mpg.

That's branded Diesel (usually Shell or BP) and a dash of 2SO in (almost) every tank.

The Black ones must be more economical than the Grey ones Wink Very Happy Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
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Small Clanger



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I was getting around 31.5 with the Michelin Latitudes. Now on Cooper ST's/Land Rover H-D wheels and getting about 29.5.
Post #138752 12th Apr 2012 5:47pm
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johnnyturbo2002



Member Since: 21 May 2009
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Spain 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Java Black
The fuel that I use is at the moment Tamoil, as it is only 1.91 francs per liter...my boots are 265-75.16 GG2 AT with quite a meaty grip.
As far as black versus grey...shinier paint makes for less wind resistance?
From what I gather there are a few on here that have yet to hit 20, so we should be counting ourselves in the top percentage 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi
Post #138759 12th Apr 2012 6:15pm
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rossy



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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Wow are you sure JohnnyT ?

I've never had more than 27 mpg. These days its usually between 23 - 25 with mostly short trips
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
rossy wrote:
Wow are you sure JohnnyT ?

I've never had more than 27 mpg. These days its usually between 23 - 25 with mostly short trips


More or less the same with me.


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I have a record for the lasdt 18 months and sometimes i get a blip that is better but it does not last.

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Glynparry25



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Wales 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green
How do you post screen shots from your iphone? I might attempt to get mine up.

Glyn Dog Sheep
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
Glynparry25 wrote:
How do you post screen shots from your iphone? I might attempt to get mine up.

Glyn Dog Sheep


While it is being displayed on the screen press the round button at the bottom of the screen at the same time press the on/off button.
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Glynparry25



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The Boy wrote:

While it is being displayed on the screen press the round button at the bottom of the screen at the same time press the on/off button.


AWESOME....... Everyday is a school day Thumbs Up

Glyn Dog Sheep
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johnnyturbo2002



Member Since: 21 May 2009
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Spain 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Java Black
The Boy wrote:
rossy wrote:
Wow are you sure JohnnyT ?

I've never had more than 27 mpg. These days its usually between 23 - 25 with mostly short trips


More or less the same with me.


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I have a record for the lasdt 18 months and sometimes i get a blip that is better but it does not last.


Well, you tell me if I did it right...
Last fill, tripometer reset to 00.00
Flled up this afternoon, same station and let it run until it clicked off by itself like last time.
tripometer read 594.6 km put in 65.79 liters...for some 124 francs or something ridiculous like it.
Did the calculations, 594.6/65.79 = 9.0378
Then went to to my app of units and inputted the data...
If I am wrong, well, the few hours of bliss I had thinking about my mileage while feeding the kids and hoping my wife on her ten day trip to Moshi, Tanzania is going better than me stuck in rainy boring Zurich....well, you get the idea. , anyway, the hours were worth it.
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2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi
Post #138775 12th Apr 2012 7:15pm
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ericvv



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afraid you are doing it wrong.

65.79 Ltr for 594.6 km means that you are consuming 65.79/5.946 or 11.065 Ltr/100 km....

That is more what my Puma is consuming too. You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
I've got 65.79 lts =14.47 UK gals
594.6 kms = 36946 miles

Which should give 25.53 mils per gal

(I think/hope)
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ericvv



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Post #138778 12th Apr 2012 7:31pm
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johnnyturbo2002



Member Since: 21 May 2009
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Spain 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Java Black
ericvv wrote:
afraid you are doing it wrong.

65.79 Ltr for 594.6 km means that you are consuming 65.79/5.946 or 11.065 Ltr/100 km....

That is more what my Puma is consuming too.

For the last 24 years, I have always done it this way:

Answer:

Improve
Answer

Go to the gas station and fill up the fuel tank.

Record the mileage, before even pulling away from the pump. We will call this Mileage A.
Drive normally until the tank is less than half full.
Fill up the tank again (preferably at the same station using the same pump as pumps may be calibrated differently). This time, pay attention to how many gallons it takes to fill up the tank. This is usually shown at the pump.
Record the mileage again, just like before. We will call this Mileage B.
Subtract Mileage A from Mileage B. This will give you the number of miles you drove since your last fill-up.
Divide your answer by the number of gallons it took to fill up your tank. This will give you your car's MPG.


Now,being from the other side of the pond, maybe I missed something upon retuning to the old country.
Always worked for gallons, why wouldn't it be the same for liters...?
And to think, 24 years wasted, thinking I was getting better milage tha I was...not to mention the millions more that are doing it my way...
No matter really, moving a brick through the air with a drag area of 20.24 Shocked and one that tops out at some crazy weight, carrying seven people capable and pulling a shiite load, i'll really take anything over 15 mpg...my first car ( 1964 buick skylark ) did about that...or less since I did the calculations all wrong.
Big Cry 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi


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