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Offline pickles

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Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« 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
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #1 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:
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2012, 16:46 »
Right thats it, I'm changing mine next weekend whatever!!!
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #3 on: 04 February 2012, 21:35 »
Mine dropped with a new maf. :smiley:
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #4 on: 04 February 2012, 23:07 »
Quote from: 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:

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
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #5 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:
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #7 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 :)

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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2012, 10:09 »
My AGU never changed the MAF.

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Re: Changed MAF/Improved MPG
« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2012, 10:21 »
nice m8, thank god sum1 else is gettin it, was thinkin ppl wud be doubting me lol
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