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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4742  
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I tried it too but didn't notice any difference. I use 2 stroke but I think long journeys should keep everything clear. None of mine are fitted with a DPF. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
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15th Oct 2014 9:26pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1725 
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/\ If that doesn't prove that the economy isnt any good nothing does!
I honestly still cant fully understand the economy threads as you know its going to bad so just accept it, that said if you like this sort of thing good on you its useful for us all to know if we are running low. The answer is to stop and let Caterham drive it home 
Be boring if we were all the same  Defender puma dormobile camper |
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22nd Oct 2014 7:35pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318  
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going back many years I seem to recall my M3 being surprisingly economical so I guess /\ proves the defender IS in deed economical. ....could just be the weather but this tank with bp ultimate in it I was hoping to get a record breaker but at just 300 miles at the half way mark and how its looking right now I doubt I'm to do much more than c520miles. any attempt to break 611miles might now have to wait till next spring? - did I just hear Mal and Steve sigh with relief of some rest bite till then? |
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22nd Oct 2014 9:21pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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Surely colder weather means denser air and fuel?
Colder should = more efficient engine |
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22nd Oct 2014 9:32pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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Yes
But what about the wind and rain.  |
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22nd Oct 2014 10:05pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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22nd Oct 2014 10:22pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8172  
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i think knowing econmoy is important so that any changes in it can be picked up on. if you drive something all the time you dont notice small changes with time, but economy records can be cross referenced going back, rather than i think its using more fuel for a given trip etc.
having said that what ever the figure is, thats what it is. i didnt buy a defender because i wanted the most economical vehicle. Cheers James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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23rd Oct 2014 8:33am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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Mal - look the other way.
orange light and bong on at 517miles today so better than expected but less than I'd hoped for. it would appear just a few extra miles an hour on the motorway makes for a notable difference. I reckon Wednesday I was going too quick at c55mph compared to today at closer to 50 -52mph which seems to give excellent economy |
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23rd Oct 2014 4:42pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Repeating myself I'm afraid, but
 You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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23rd Oct 2014 6:38pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8172
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Christ, how ling have you got. . . Cheers James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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23rd Oct 2014 6:49pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5811 
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Longer than me and the other 300 people stuck behind
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23rd Oct 2014 7:06pm |
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| Jonno Member Since: 06 Mar 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 234 
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18000 mile average for my 2.4 90 is 320 miles full to light on never worked out what mpg that is. Yup it's *hite but who cares! That's with an average 55 mph motorway speed and fairly easy driving style. Once with a very heavy trailer it did half a tank in 100 miles, so Defender economy is useless !
Jonno |
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23rd Oct 2014 7:18pm |
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| Jonno Member Since: 06 Mar 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 234
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18000 mile average for my 2.4 90 is 320 miles full to light on never worked out what mpg that is. Yup it's *hite but who cares! That's with an average 55 mph motorway speed and fairly easy driving style. Once with a very heavy trailer it did half a tank in 100 miles, so Defender economy is useless !
Jonno |
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23rd Oct 2014 7:18pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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I'm hoping to get that mileage sooner or later, but not by puddling at those speeds. That would be really bad for my health. I rather spend some money on a long range fuel tank to keep the gastric acid under control. My own health is worth something to me...
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23rd Oct 2014 7:24pm |
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