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Old October 29th 05, 08:08 PM
SteveH
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Default MPG after belt + change.

Juan Hanglow > wrote:

> "SteveH" > wrote in message
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> > Juan Hanglow > wrote:
> >
> >> A4 2.4 SE V6 '97
> >>
> >> I had ALL the cam belt related parts changed a few months back, including
> >> water pump, now and have noticed a drop in MPG. She's gone from 31 to
> >> 29..............would this be expected.

> >
> > How do you notice something like that?
> >
> > My mpg varies wildly on a weekly basis.
> > --

>
> the digital onboard computer tells me and cos I got a policy..........keep
> the revs between 1500-2500 on average.......55/60mph. I also use minor B
> roads most of the time.


Mine tells me too (in my 'budget' A4.....), but I don't really pay much
notice of it. Last tank was 26.9mpg, but I've seen as much as 35.5mpg.

I certainly couldn't see a pattern in it.
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