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jrule



Member Since: 10 Aug 2015
Location: Hertfordshire
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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
Miles from fresh tank?
How many miles do people get between fill ups with their TD5? I am trying to work out if I have an issue with my fuel economy

Thanks
Post #588548 29th Dec 2016 8:24pm
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ibexman



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Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 
Around 300
Post #588554 29th Dec 2016 8:38pm
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Justtellme



Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Ottawa
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Canada 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Routinely get 600kms per tank with low light just coming on. Mainly 7 Kms twice per day to work.
Post #588558 29th Dec 2016 8:43pm
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JustFX



Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: Mendip Hills
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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Coniston Green
I recommend Fuelly.com to track the fuel usage. Its how I used to spot issues with my Disco.

I have only done 1k miles so not much data yet. But,
My averages so far,
364miles, 66.2ltr, 24.8mpg. 
Post #588570 29th Dec 2016 9:13pm
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jrule



Member Since: 10 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
Thanks interesting I know the 90 and 110 have different sized tanks however following filling up my 90 to the brim the light comes on after 260 miles…I have checked for leaks and nothing visible. Have also unplugged the MAF so was thinking maybe egr or injector seals?
Post #588573 29th Dec 2016 9:23pm
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JustFX



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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Coniston Green
Injector seals, I wouldn't jump to that unless you are getting derv in the oil.

I always found an oil and filter change (including Fuel) made a difference to MPG. But best to look at stuff that is affecting the engine. Belt tensioners wear, or alternator could be working hard, drag from anything on the engine. Brakes dragging from the calliper pins worn.

Rubbish fuel doesn't help either.

Then MAF, MAP sensors could do with a clean (electrical cleaner to remove oil etc). Intercooler Flush/Clean. 
Post #588587 29th Dec 2016 9:47pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
I get around 300 to a full tank. (110) 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #588590 29th Dec 2016 9:58pm
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Tiger



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
340 to 360

26-28mpg

110
Post #588596 29th Dec 2016 11:43pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Used to get 340 every tank but it seems to have dropped to around 310 since the weather got cold Rolling Eyes I measure from full till the light comes on. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #588599 30th Dec 2016 12:03am
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ROBBONTHEROCK



Member Since: 23 Jun 2014
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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red
Mmm, I was getting 380+ to a tank.

I'm getting roughly the same with my 2.4 Puma.

Cheers
Andy
Post #588612 30th Dec 2016 7:34am
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isacs



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I would get 280ish if I drove like my dad. In a 90
Post #588614 30th Dec 2016 7:44am
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barbel jim



Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tonga Green
Me.......240ish

The wife 280 ish

Caterham 2800 ish

Worth mentioning the 2.2 is the same, sometimes worse !!!!
Post #588621 30th Dec 2016 8:42am
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Tiger



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Tiger wrote:
340 to 360

26-28mpg

110


This is full to light also so should be another 20-40 miles to empty
Post #588627 30th Dec 2016 9:07am
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xcentric



Member Since: 17 Jan 2016
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barbel jim wrote:

Caterham 2800 ish


Shocked

I'd tentatively suggest that you're not driving it properly if you get that mileage from a tankful..... Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #588642 30th Dec 2016 10:10am
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grafty99



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
About 380 from my 90 maybe 400 at a push 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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