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02-08-2007, 03:04 AM

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S-Type R MPG

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I have a 2003 S-Type R and I am getting a constant 13.4 MPG with an average speed of 13.5 MPH according to my dash readings. is this typical for this car? It seems low to me. Just curious.
Thanks, Gary

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02-08-2007, 09:14 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

The dash readings are very inaccurate...don't go by it. Use the old fashion calculation and that will give you a good idea. Expect about 18mpg in the city.

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02-09-2007, 03:20 AM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Thanks for the info. It really does seem to suck up the gas!

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02-10-2007, 12:04 AM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Yeah I hear ya....I'm lucky to get 15 mpg! (heavy foot...)
Love my exhaust note..like the fat lady on stage singing baby....

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02-10-2007, 09:50 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

50 miles per tenner. 3.0 petrol Auto.

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02-12-2007, 12:48 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Hey, That's why we bought em right !

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02-12-2007, 09:22 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

i bought it for the good lucks...

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03-14-2007, 01:05 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Well after checking the milage twice the old fashion way I'm getting just over 12 MPG. That sucks!

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03-16-2007, 07:46 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Yup. 12mpg sucks big time ! I thought mine was bad at 17. At least you've got the R and not the ordinary 3.0L

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03-20-2007, 04:26 AM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Getting about 17 in the city without the foot in it!!!

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03-20-2007, 12:54 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

17 would be great! I get about 200 miles per tank from full to low fuel light. I would love to know how many miles you guy's are getting per tank and what size motors you have.
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03-20-2007, 01:24 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Well, when I drive with the sports mode on, I get about 16 mpg. That's ******* it all the time. With the light off, and driving like a bitch, I get about 24 mpg. But that bores me so I get about 17 to 18 mpg average.

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03-20-2007, 02:02 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Hi,
What size engine do you have?
Gary

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03-20-2007, 02:20 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

3.0L

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04-08-2007, 02:44 AM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Is there a way to have the engine managment system checked to see if there is something causing eccessive fuel use?

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04-08-2007, 09:02 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Not that i know off...you using the right octane fuel? When was the last time you change oil, fuel and air filters?

Proper air pressure in tires?

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04-09-2007, 12:26 AM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

I'm using 93 octane fuel, Had the oil changed last week and the air filter looks good. I'm not sure about the fuel filters. I do run the tire pressure a little low to soften the ride of the 18's a bit.

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04-09-2007, 07:31 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

Well it just sounds like you have a bad case of lead foot...lol

I would fill the tires up with the proper amount of air pressure though...does make a difference in the drag...

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04-10-2007, 01:01 PM

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RE: S-Type R MPG

No lead foot just a big brick but even if I granny it I still seem to get aprox. the same milage. I'll try adding a little air to the tires but I'm looking for 2 to 3 more MPG.

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