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CatherineF



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Should also add that she has 18" wheels too, which no doubt makes things worse.

What's the Caterham joke? I'm sensing he/she is a source of amusement?
Post #378844 14th Dec 2014 10:55am
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Post #378854 14th Dec 2014 11:06am
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theorangebandit



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I average 360 miles to a tank with a blend of driving styles and roads. I'm happy when I get 380 and in disbelief when i see theb400. Which I could probably count if I think about it
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
CatherineF wrote:
Should also add that she has 18" wheels too, which no doubt makes things worse.


I wouldn't have thought that would make a huge amount of difference. Comparing a 265/65/18 to a 235/85/16 you've got a very similar diameter so the gearing will be the same, the only disadvantage is the extra width. I would guess the weight was fairly similar too.
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
I don't get how a modern 2.2l engine is less efficient than my 2.5l

My average is 33.38 at the moment and its not like I don't use it. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #378967 14th Dec 2014 7:30pm
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Caterham



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Sorry almost missed my que. Razz

Without going back and checking I seem to recall 611 miles on a tank gave 37mpg.

Remember 110 has a bigger tank / longer range.

How things change tho. Following remap and things generally running much better my driving style has gone downhill along with my economy....only 400.3 miles today and the orange light came on.

That said I hope to get a nice slow long drive in soon and hopefully things will be back up where they should be Mr. Green

Ps. Your truck looks beautiful...why size tyres you running?
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CatherineF



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Hi Caterham!

She's got Cooper Discoverer AT3's fitted.
Post #378983 14th Dec 2014 8:10pm
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Caterham



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Like I say they look great -what size are they tho?
Post #378989 14th Dec 2014 8:23pm
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110MGD



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2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
75 miles today = 1/4 of a tank in my Td5. Assuming a tank does 300 miles. It's doing about 22.8 to the gallon. Not that I care, just keep topping it up! Pleased my daily does over 50 mpg mind Mr. Green 2001 Td5 CSW (weekend and snow mobile) Plenty of lights, M/T tyres EGR delete, roofrack, swing away wheel carrier, snorkel.
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Post #379003 14th Dec 2014 9:00pm
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dis80786



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After admittedly spending a few bob on mods, my 2.4 tdci 110' is averaging just a shade under 33mpg. A Modern-Day Explorer Twitter: @ModernDayXplore
Post #381916 26th Dec 2014 4:25am
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CatherineF



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Just filled her up again. Fuel economy was 27.5, which again I consider to be very good when I think that it's only really been driven around locally, so lot's of stop start town driving and in most cases it's never got up to full operating temperature. Filled it up at Texaco, where I was very surprised to find that our local one sells their Supreme Diesel. Only 1 of 4 Texaco's in Wiltshire that sells it. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed)
Post #387034 10th Jan 2015 3:25pm
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Iktank



Member Since: 08 Nov 2014
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Wales 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Dont know how you manage to get such good figure Shocked
Over the last 4,000 miles (done in 7 weeks) I managed
- worst 21.4
- best 24.4
- average 23
(yes I am sad/OCD all my fuel is logged for work purposes)

But hen it is better than my Mk4 Hilux which is lifted and runs on BFG Muds and has averaged 21.5mpg over 60000 miles and is worse than my 3.2 V6 audi which has averaged 25mpg

Defender is def not bought for its fuel economy Smile
Post #387103 10th Jan 2015 6:58pm
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MOve



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England 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Nearly 3 weeks in, 900 miles, 50% B roads (having fun!), 25% Dual carriageway, 25% town. Average 29.9mpg, which amazed me, it included an hour stuck in a 4 mile traffic jam.

Think it may be std steels and road oriented tyres, providing a lower rolling resistance?

Should hopefully improve as the engine loosens up. Very pleased and it shifts, better than I expected.
Post #409083 19th Mar 2015 9:44pm
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CatherineF



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Ours is now ploughing up and down the M4 every day.

Does 30 day in day out. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed)
Post #409085 19th Mar 2015 9:46pm
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MOve



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England 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Pretty amazing really, when you consider their size and aerodynamics (lack of)!
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