AlanRobert
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Hi Guys,
I have a 2010 Series 2 SV6. Yesterday it got it's 75k service. Got called during the day asked for $300 worth of work extra to be done which I knocked back, but got them to change the air filter. I filled up my tank last night, and after seeing how much I spent I usually drive a little softer until the sting wears off.
I've only had the car for just over a month, but generally I hit 10.5-11l/100k when I'm driving more sedately, and about 12.3-12.4l/100k towards the end of the week where I give it a little more.
That being said, I filled up last night, drove very sedately, I've got a nice head cold, not in any state to put the foot down. I noticed the fuel usage was at 12l last night, but I brushed it away thinking ive only drive 25km the car is still figuring itself out. But this morning I dropped my car off to fix the tint (another nightmare Ill share later) and the usage peaked at 12.9l, then dropped to 12.7l which is far too high for how I was driving.
Anyone else experienced this? The mechanic said the air filter was quite dirty, although I didnt see it, could it be the car needing to adjust to increased airflow? Although I thought more air would increase efficiency.. I'll keep an eye on it over the next few days, but thought I'd put it out there for some thoughts from you guys.
Thanks heaps
I have a 2010 Series 2 SV6. Yesterday it got it's 75k service. Got called during the day asked for $300 worth of work extra to be done which I knocked back, but got them to change the air filter. I filled up my tank last night, and after seeing how much I spent I usually drive a little softer until the sting wears off.
I've only had the car for just over a month, but generally I hit 10.5-11l/100k when I'm driving more sedately, and about 12.3-12.4l/100k towards the end of the week where I give it a little more.
That being said, I filled up last night, drove very sedately, I've got a nice head cold, not in any state to put the foot down. I noticed the fuel usage was at 12l last night, but I brushed it away thinking ive only drive 25km the car is still figuring itself out. But this morning I dropped my car off to fix the tint (another nightmare Ill share later) and the usage peaked at 12.9l, then dropped to 12.7l which is far too high for how I was driving.
Anyone else experienced this? The mechanic said the air filter was quite dirty, although I didnt see it, could it be the car needing to adjust to increased airflow? Although I thought more air would increase efficiency.. I'll keep an eye on it over the next few days, but thought I'd put it out there for some thoughts from you guys.
Thanks heaps
