#1: Fuel problems Author: Deano, Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:55 am ---- Hi everyone I have a 02 206 140 when I first got the car last year on the screen In the middle used to say between 30 n 32 mpg but just recently it has started saying 28.8 mpg and lower sometimes anybody got any ideas any feedback would be appreciated thanks
#2: Re: Fuel problems Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:24 pm ---- When did it last have a good full service?
Have you noticed any other symptoms?
#3: Re: Fuel problems Author: Deano, Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:03 pm ---- Just had full service only thing that Neva got changed is fuel filter because I could not find it does anyone know where that is ? No other symptoms apart from exhaust sounds bit louder but can't find any leaks in it would a computer be worth a try ?
Well I went to shop give reg and they gave me one it a 02 model so they must be one somewhere matey
There is, its INSIDE the fuel tank like I already posted yesterday.
From when you enquired in august
#5: Re: Fuel problems Author: Deano, Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:06 am ---- Ye but I just done another service but still Neva managed to do fuel filter yet and Neva seen that post so it in the fuel tank how do I get into it from under the back seat ?
#6: Re: Fuel problems Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:39 am ----
Deano wrote:
Ye but I just done another service but still Neva managed to do fuel filter yet and Neva seen that post so it in the fuel tank how do I get into it from under the back seat ?
The in-built fuel filter in the tank is self-cleaning and non-servicable, meaning that should there be a real issue with it, it's replacement pump time.
I would look elsewhere for the problem tbh..
#7: Re: Fuel problems Author: Deano, Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:42 am ---- Any idea where to start
#8: Re: Fuel problems Author: DREWDEN, Location: huddersfieldPosted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:50 am ---- After you have fitted the correct alternator belt, do a proper fuel check rather than relying on the MPG display.
Let the fuel needle make the low fuel light come on, then top up with £10 fuel, note the mileage and also how many miles you have left in the tank.
Drive until the low fuel light comes on again, then presto do a bit of mathematics and this should give you you a more reliable reading, obviously it depends if you do motorway or round town driving.
Then look into further trouble shooting if you think your MPG is still on the low side.
#9: Re: Fuel problems Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:12 pm ---- That is not a very accurate way to check mpg.
1) Make a note of mileage.
2) Refill the tank right to the very top.
3) Use nearly all that fuel.
4) Refill again (right to the top) and make a note of the new mileage.
Divide the number of litres to refill the tank by 4.54 - that will be the gallons used.
Divide the miles travelled by the gallons used.
Just putting in £10 of fuel and waiting for the light to come on is to little fuel and too little miles. A small error (the light can come on early because you are going up a hill) will give large(ish) differences in mpg. Last edited by kandlbarrett on Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:18 pm; edited 2 times in total
#10: Re: Fuel problems Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:16 pm ---- Now back to increased mpg.
1) you may have dislodge a breather pipe affecting engine running though that is likely to affect running.
2) if you are only doing short journeys the due to colder weather the car may take longer to warm up and be adversely affecting consumption.
3) it could be that your thermostat is beginning to fail and the car is taking longer to warm up again affecting consumption.
4) check for fault codes. There may be a problem that is being stored but isn't illuminating the engine light.
1) Make a note of mileage.
2) Refill the tank right to the very top.
3) Use nearly all that fuel.
4) Refill again and again right to the top and make a note of the new mileage.
Divide the number of litres to refill the tank by 4.54 - that will be the gallons used.
Divide the miles travelled by the gallons used.
Or just go to Fuelly and let the computer do the maths.
If you use it every time you fuel up, the data it gives can give you warning of imminent faults.
#12: Re: Fuel problems Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:20 pm ---- Yes fuelly is a good alternative and good site.
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