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Veedubgt18v

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Re:What approx mpg u lot gettin on an 8v?
« Reply #20 on: 19 November 2003, 20:14 »
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Offline Craig Mk2 8v GTi

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Re:What approx mpg u lot gettin on an 8v?
« Reply #21 on: 19 November 2003, 20:35 »
Hi I have mk2 8 valver, i usually get readings between 30 and 40mpg on longer runs, and it goes down to around 20mpg if i hammer it. It sounds like your mfa is a bit faulty, i would think you should get a better mpg reading than what you say your getting. the mpg reading on your mfa is taken from a vacuum hose on the inlet manifold that runs through the bulkhead to the back of the instrument panel on the dash, if this hose is split or has a hole in it it can cause inacurate mpg readings on the mfa, can i suggest that you check this for any defects.

Veedubgt18v

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Re:What approx mpg u lot gettin on an 8v?
« Reply #22 on: 19 November 2003, 20:40 »
even if i hammer it the lowest i have seen is 28.2 it returns 32 average consistently tho. cant imagine 10 mpg you would do a tank in 150 milesish!  

Offline workhorse '90 8v

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Re:What approx mpg u lot gettin on an 8v?
« Reply #23 on: 20 November 2003, 09:24 »
cheers for the help. looks like i'm going to have bury my head in the Haynes manual again!!