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Title: fuel
Post by: galvatron on 02 February 2005, 00:05
im onbly getting 170 miles out of 30 litres in my 1.4 mk3. it used to do 230 easily. still doing same distance jurneys and not driving it hard at all, any ideas? :sad:
Title: Re: fuel
Post by: Dizzie on 02 February 2005, 07:38
when was the last service?
Title: Re: fuel
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 02 February 2005, 12:09
im onbly getting 170 miles out of 30 litres in my 1.4 mk3. it used to do 230 easily. still doing same distance jurneys and not driving it hard at all, any ideas? :sad:

Remove your spark plugs, if they are black then the car is overfuelling.
Title: Re: fuel
Post by: mrwotto on 02 February 2005, 13:05
Also check you air filter if it is blocked it will also cause your car to use more fuel

Paul
Title: Re: fuel
Post by: Sugar79 on 02 February 2005, 15:57
my car is over fueling too..  :sad: