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Buzz

Member Since: 11 Oct 2011
Location: Inverness
Posts: 235

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Tonga Green

MPG

Just back from a 1,048.9 miles trip to The Highlands with the Patriot Roof Rack and the tent in place.

70mph max but averaged 65mph.

44.63 gallons of fuel used.

23.5 mpg

The best was 25mpg and the worst 21.56 on the way back into the wind.

Have taken the tent off for the Winter now so we'll see what difference it makes.

Before having the tent and rack on I got 29-31MPG.

Land Rover Owner's, ruining Defenders since 1948 lol

18th Nov 2011 10:55am

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Interesting, I would not have thought the roof rack would make that much difference?

I'm averaging just over 27mpg, but have not (as yet) had a tank just used for unladen long runs (i.e. optimal conditions). The last few tanks I have used the trailer, been on short distances, and also sea kayaks on the roof. The MPG has not varied that much (not as much as yours anyway!

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

18th Nov 2011 12:25pm

Buzz

Member Since: 11 Oct 2011
Location: Inverness
Posts: 235

MartinK wrote:
Interesting, I would not have thought the roof rack would make that much difference?

I'm averaging just over 27mpg, but have not (as yet) had a tank just used for unladen long runs (i.e. optimal conditions). The last few tanks I have used the trailer, been on short distances, and also sea kayaks on the roof. The MPG has not varied that much (not as much as yours anyway!

Do you spend much time in Aviemore? Might be moving upto Carr Bridge or Boat of Garten in January. Nightmare to find somewhere to rent!

18th Nov 2011 12:38pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

Buzz wrote:
MartinK wrote:
Interesting, I would not have thought the roof rack would make that much difference?

I'm averaging just over 27mpg, but have not (as yet) had a tank just used for unladen long runs (i.e. optimal conditions). The last few tanks I have used the trailer, been on short distances, and also sea kayaks on the roof. The MPG has not varied that much (not as much as yours anyway!

Do you spend much time in Aviemore? Might be moving upto Carr Bridge or Boat of Garten in January. Nightmare to find somewhere to rent!

Buzz - yes in Aviemore now - I have sent you a PM regards finding places to rent...

Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

18th Nov 2011 1:44pm

CRJ

Member Since: 12 Mar 2011
Location: Sealand - Denmark
Posts: 253

1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White

In my 130 with Patriot Rack I average 24 miles per gallon - a lot on highway doing about 80 mph. Before roof rack and remap I averaged 28 miles per gallon.

CRJ 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003

26th Nov 2011 11:45am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6276

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

been doing a lot of A road and motorway use....bong and orange light at 457miles filled up at 480miles - equated to 32mpg.

although I'm sure alot of you will think thats great I'm still convinced there should be more considering my driving style (for the most part).

for those interested that was 67.75 ltr (£100.20). what I really can't understand though is.....its a 65 ltr tank isn't it

30th Apr 2012 9:30pm

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3748

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

I have got 73 lts into a Puma 110 in Belgium once,,

California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK

30th Apr 2012 9:33pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6276

not including the jerry can

30th Apr 2012 9:36pm

Bearcat

Member Since: 09 Dec 2011
Location: Dublin
Posts: 57

Forgive me, is the td5 tank smaller? I remember I was refilling it on a more regular basis when I had a td5 Current...07 90 Puma commercial
Porsche 930 1988 (laid up)
Previous Td5 90 & V8 90

30th Apr 2012 11:06pm

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

The fuel tank capacity is 75 litres for a 110/130 and 60 litres for a 90. Then you have the filler pipe volume as well on top of that, though most of that will leak out the tank breather if it hasn't been repositioned.

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HTH Brian.

1st May 2012 1:17am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6276

75 ltrs !!

great should be able to do well in excess of 500 miles on a tank then

1st May 2012 11:47am

NinetyTD4

Member Since: 22 Apr 2011
Location: North
Posts: 397

Look at that fellows log: http://www.spritmonitor.de/de/detailansicht/478348.html => 35,4 mpg (UK) on a 90. Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel.

1st May 2012 8:42pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6276

holy cow !

I thought I drived like miss daisy - I reckon he must live at the top of a big hill with a ski lift

mind it is a 90 and they do more mpg.

damn fine effort all the same by him.

2nd May 2012 8:09am

roadracingtog

Member Since: 03 Nov 2011
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 97

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

2009 110 Utility, no roof rack. Average 27 mpg mixed driving. Achieved 29 mpg on M6/M5 trip over Easter at a steady 65mph.

http://www.roadracingsupporters.com

2nd May 2012 8:17am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6276

damn ! I knew there must be a bit more to come.....

found out my front tyres were only at 20psi ! and rear about 30psi.....

no idea how thats happened. I'm sure its not been back to the dealers since I checked them last (so either I was dumb enough to put so little in or they're all loosing an equal(ish) amount of air

4th May 2012 7:17am

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