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16-02-2013, 10:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Well, had an LS focus for over a year now.
Computer trip says fuel consumption is 10.5L/100km. Just wondering, is this in the high side? I read some other reports, and people suggesting they get 8-9km/100km for the city. What are the obvious things i should check? other then tyre pressure |
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16-02-2013, 10:54 PM
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Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
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It really depends on the driving you are doing. If its pure city driving, that isn't so bad.
When I lived in Sydney, I got 9-10L/100km. Now living in Canberra, I consistently get 6.5L/100km. Same car, no mods. Though I do drive more granny like now.
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18-02-2013, 03:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Victoria
Posts: 877
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My fuel consumption got up that high (10.5 - 10.7L / 100km) when my car's faulty thermostat was stuck open, meaning that the car took a long time to come up to full operating temp (15-20 mins). The engine revs higher when then engine is cooler, which meant that the faulty thermostat was causing the engine to rev higher for a long than normal period of time, therefore using more fuel. I replace the thermostat and I had an immediate decrease in fuel consumption.
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18-02-2013, 03:55 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PERTH. WA
Posts: 4,697
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Dont believe the trip computer because its only an indication,do your calculations when you fill the car up and work it out from there.
Ive never had a car with an accurate trip computer,ever... |
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21-02-2013, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 249
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LS focus fuel economy wrong
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