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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: pickles on 03 February 2012, 23:36

Title: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: pickles on 03 February 2012, 23:36
noticed when i changed my MAF im now getting better mpg :), before hand it used to average around 30 mpg on a short run, after i changed my maf im now getting up to 40 mpg :), any1 else had this, is there other ways off improving fuel economy
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: james2 on 04 February 2012, 00:22
no way, on a AGU. I get 36 mpg on motor way and 18-22mpg short beer run.  :shocked: I need a new maf.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: RhosneigrGaz on 04 February 2012, 16:46
Right thats it, I'm changing mine next weekend whatever!!!
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: Wayne on 04 February 2012, 21:35
Mine dropped with a new maf. :smiley:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: pickles on 04 February 2012, 23:07
no way, on a AGU. I get 36 mpg on motor way and 18-22mpg short beer run.  :shocked: I need a new maf.  :undecided:

seriously m8, was a bit surprised myself, although i tink its dropped again to about 36 when i was out earlier, that was a kinda medium run id say
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: james2 on 05 February 2012, 00:23
I would love a new one. Iv never seen 40mpg in 5 years of owning it. Dont think i will ever see it . :evil:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: badboybunty on 05 February 2012, 15:58
i got 34 mpg last night done 20 miles at 20mph on the m40 in the snow :embarassed:

i never really get more than 32mpg on long run at 70mph

and reads 28mpg mix driving round town dam thirsty agu lol :laugh:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: pickles on 10 February 2012, 00:24
had it up again today, was only out in the morning so i assumed that had the engine warmed up when i took it out inthe afternoon. managed to snap a pic :)

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff366/pickles1690/40mpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: richw911 on 10 February 2012, 10:09
My AGU never changed the MAF.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/DSC00080.jpg)
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: pickles on 10 February 2012, 10:21
nice m8, thank god sum1 else is gettin it, was thinkin ppl wud be doubting me lol
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: pickles on 10 February 2012, 10:21
My AGU never changed the MAF.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/DSC00080.jpg)

where wr u when its 15.5 degrees lol
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: richw911 on 10 February 2012, 10:22
lol taken a while ago  :wink:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: Rhyso on 10 February 2012, 10:26
lol taken a while ago  :wink:

and going backwards down a hill  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



 :kiss:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: richw911 on 10 February 2012, 10:42
lol taken a while ago  :wink:

and going backwards down a hill  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



 :kiss:

 :grin: Not bad for a petrol eh?  :wink:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: dom on 10 February 2012, 11:01
I struggle to see any more than 25mpg on my commute to/from work, even on a motorway run I rarely see more than 33-34mpg :undecided:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: richw911 on 10 February 2012, 11:09
I struggle to see any more than 25mpg on my commute to/from work, even on a motorway run I rarely see more than 33-34mpg :undecided:

That was on a motorway run.

TBH the main average for me is 37mpg but around town and in this weather i get low 30s / high 20s
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: tokemk4gti.t on 10 February 2012, 11:16
i think your cars are broken!! id take em to a garage thers a weird number 4 at the start of your mpg ive never seen this before must be a bad fault haha  :rolleyes: oh and u need to top ure window wash up mate lol .. you get an original maff mate? how much?? vw stealers want £120.00  :sick:
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: pickles on 10 February 2012, 13:12
i think your cars are broken!! id take em to a garage thers a weird number 4 at the start of your mpg ive never seen this before must be a bad fault haha  :rolleyes: oh and u need to top ure window wash up mate lol .. you get an original maff mate? how much?? vw stealers want £120.00  :sick:

maybe im getting better mpg cos iv no screenwash and a tad lighter  :laugh:,  got mine at TMS £60 odd quid it was, im sure its an aftermarket 1
Title: Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
Post by: Wayne on 10 February 2012, 13:27
you get an original maff mate? how much?? vw stealers want £120.00  :sick:

Try your local Bosch agent, avoid the ebay ones.