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Offline kane1210

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Mods for better mpg
« on: 16 February 2012, 18:12 »
Will a better air filter increase or decrease my mpg guys?

Offline Hartside

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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #1 on: 16 February 2012, 18:26 »
Sounds like you should have bought the Bluemotion if your worried about mpg  :laugh:
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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #2 on: 16 February 2012, 18:46 »
Didn't notice a bit of difference with my ITG intake but there again i didn't buy it to improve MPG. :smiley:
« Last Edit: 16 February 2012, 19:11 by sundaydriver »




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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #3 on: 16 February 2012, 19:03 »
Why do a lot of posts on here relate to better mpg  :undecided:
Get a sootchucker not a Gti if your that concerned  :rolleyes:
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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #4 on: 16 February 2012, 19:05 »
I can't think of any worthwhile mod that will improve your mpg sufficiently to save you money. Even an ecconomy based re-map will show miniscule gains in comparison to it's cost. If you manage to save 2-3mpg, you need to do many thousands of miles before you start to see any meaningfull savings.

The best method of improving mpg is to adopt a more frugal style of driving as often as you can be bothered.
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Offline mkviken

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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #5 on: 16 February 2012, 19:43 »
I've got a pipercross panel Filter only done about 2500 miles if you want it. Might improve mpg but don't know if they are noticeable. £22 posted


Like said best way is to change driving style but also try pumping tyres up high and save weight  By emptying The boot and not filling petrol tank up etc
« Last Edit: 16 February 2012, 21:38 by mkviken »
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Offline Edi35

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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #6 on: 16 February 2012, 20:48 »
I can't think of any worthwhile mod that will improve your mpg sufficiently to save you money. Even an ecconomy based re-map will show miniscule gains in comparison to it's cost. If you manage to save 2-3mpg, you need to do many thousands of miles before you start to see any meaningfull savings.

The best method of improving mpg is to adopt a more frugal style of driving as often as you can be bothered.

+1. Filters are a waste of money. The GTI airbox isn't restrictive in normal tune and works well with a stage 1 remap.
« Last Edit: 16 February 2012, 20:51 by Edi35 »
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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #7 on: 16 February 2012, 21:41 »
A properly designed intake will give an improvement over the standard airbox. Whether itwoukd improve mpg so you would notice I doubt but that's not why people buy them.
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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #8 on: 16 February 2012, 21:45 »
If you want better MPG sell the Edition 35 and get a standard GTI.  :lipsrsealed:

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Re: Mods for better mpg
« Reply #9 on: 16 February 2012, 23:06 »
Just having a hard time adjusting from the 30/31 mpg in the rocco to the ridiculous 25 in the golf, just expected more from here after the 3000 miles ive clocked up already , cheers anyways.

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