Fuel Consumption Udate
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Phoned the dealer this morning (CN) and they said they would look at it this afternoon, again another example of excellent service from CN.
When i took it in they checked for leaks - none found, then the air/fuel ratio and said that was fine. They then downloaded information on the ECU and uploaded a later version (forgive me if i have the technical terms wrong).
Told me that it should be ok now but to keep monitoring the consumption.
As it happens i have now done 120 miles off a full tank and still have half a tank left so hopefully things are looking up.
When i took it in they checked for leaks - none found, then the air/fuel ratio and said that was fine. They then downloaded information on the ECU and uploaded a later version (forgive me if i have the technical terms wrong).
Told me that it should be ok now but to keep monitoring the consumption.
As it happens i have now done 120 miles off a full tank and still have half a tank left so hopefully things are looking up.
Huey, glad to hear CN's are still doing a good jub for ya up there in Cheshire.
As for things down here in Lincs....the good news is that since having my car back to rectify the MIL light issues discussed previously, my fuel consumption has drastically improved. I got back today from a weekend at Centerparcs in the 111S and got a healthy 220 miles out of a tank before the fuel light came on. Decided to fill up at the earliest opportunity so as not to worry the missus (!) but I think I could have got another 30-40 miles out of the tank.
Must admit it was a fairly steady (read SLOW) run both ways - we were relaxing for the weekend after all - mainbly consisting of <4000 RPM for the majority of the return trip.
(Although I did push it to the red line once on the way there, just so I could see the change-up light come on for the 1st time since reading about it in the owner's manual
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As for things down here in Lincs....the good news is that since having my car back to rectify the MIL light issues discussed previously, my fuel consumption has drastically improved. I got back today from a weekend at Centerparcs in the 111S and got a healthy 220 miles out of a tank before the fuel light came on. Decided to fill up at the earliest opportunity so as not to worry the missus (!) but I think I could have got another 30-40 miles out of the tank.
Must admit it was a fairly steady (read SLOW) run both ways - we were relaxing for the weekend after all - mainbly consisting of <4000 RPM for the majority of the return trip.
(Although I did push it to the red line once on the way there, just so I could see the change-up light come on for the 1st time since reading about it in the owner's manual
)Zebede29 said:
Huey, glad to hear CN's are still doing a good jub for ya up there in Cheshire.
As for things down here in Lincs....the good news is that since having my car back to rectify the MIL light issues discussed previously, my fuel consumption has drastically improved. I got back today from a weekend at Centerparcs in the 111S and got a healthy 220 miles out of a tank before the fuel light came on. Decided to fill up at the earliest opportunity so as not to worry the missus (!) but I think I could have got another 30-40 miles out of the tank.
Must admit it was a fairly steady (read SLOW) run both ways - we were relaxing for the weekend after all - mainbly consisting of <4000 RPM for the majority of the return trip.
(Although I did push it to the red line once on the way there, just so I could see the change-up light come on for the 1st time since reading about it in the owner's manual )
I have always had good service off CN. I was talking about you to the salesman (cant remember his name), i told him that you was pleased with the service and let everyone know on here.As for things down here in Lincs....the good news is that since having my car back to rectify the MIL light issues discussed previously, my fuel consumption has drastically improved. I got back today from a weekend at Centerparcs in the 111S and got a healthy 220 miles out of a tank before the fuel light came on. Decided to fill up at the earliest opportunity so as not to worry the missus (!) but I think I could have got another 30-40 miles out of the tank.
Must admit it was a fairly steady (read SLOW) run both ways - we were relaxing for the weekend after all - mainbly consisting of <4000 RPM for the majority of the return trip.
(Although I did push it to the red line once on the way there, just so I could see the change-up light come on for the 1st time since reading about it in the owner's manual
)Did you enjoy Centreparcs?? I am off there at the beginning of Sept with the missus and two babies. Hopefully there will be neough to keep the munchkins occupied. We are going to the Centreparcs in Cumbria, i assume you went to Nottingham??
hueandcry71 said:
I have always had good service off CN. I was talking about you to the salesman (cant remember his name), i told him that you was pleased with the service and let everyone know on here.
Did you enjoy Centreparcs?? I am off there at the beginning of Sept with the missus and two babies. Hopefully there will be neough to keep the munchkins occupied. We are going to the Centreparcs in Cumbria, i assume you went to Nottingham??
The salesman I dealt with is Jeff - what was he saying about me then?! I kinda got the impression that he thinks i'm a pain in his proverbial behind.....Did you enjoy Centreparcs?? I am off there at the beginning of Sept with the missus and two babies. Hopefully there will be neough to keep the munchkins occupied. We are going to the Centreparcs in Cumbria, i assume you went to Nottingham??
Yeah we had a cracking time at CenterParcs but it was the Elvedon Forest one we went to (Nottingham is TOO close, wouldn't feel like a break!) as it's only a couple of hours away but far enough to feel away from home. Been to Whinfell Forest (Lake District) twice before now and our joint verdict is: Elvedon 8/10, Whinfell 9/10 but either are a great place for kids.
When our little sproggle pops out in March we will be taking annual breaks to one of the CP's pretty much from the off!
Zebede29 said:
hueandcry71 said:
I have always had good service off CN. I was talking about you to the salesman (cant remember his name), i told him that you was pleased with the service and let everyone know on here.
Did you enjoy Centreparcs?? I am off there at the beginning of Sept with the missus and two babies. Hopefully there will be neough to keep the munchkins occupied. We are going to the Centreparcs in Cumbria, i assume you went to Nottingham??
The salesman I dealt with is Jeff - what was he saying about me then?! I kinda got the impression that he thinks i'm a pain in his proverbial behind.....Did you enjoy Centreparcs?? I am off there at the beginning of Sept with the missus and two babies. Hopefully there will be neough to keep the munchkins occupied. We are going to the Centreparcs in Cumbria, i assume you went to Nottingham??
Yeah we had a cracking time at CenterParcs but it was the Elvedon Forest one we went to (Nottingham is TOO close, wouldn't feel like a break!) as it's only a couple of hours away but far enough to feel away from home. Been to Whinfell Forest (Lake District) twice before now and our joint verdict is: Elvedon 8/10, Whinfell 9/10 but either are a great place for kids.
When our little sproggle pops out in March we will be taking annual breaks to one of the CP's pretty much from the off!
Glad you think Cumbria is good, we are looking forward to it. My little girl has put her armbands in her Disney Princess suitcase already.
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