Brendan1969
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Ive also found 60 to be an excellent crusing speed for the Elgrand too. It just eats up the miles with no effort and the fuel computer just keep going up and up. Best ive had to date is 10.3 KPL which equates to around 28 MPG
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QwertyUK
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Same here. If not in a rush I try to keep rpm under 2250. This puts me around 60 on the motorways and dual carriageway.
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I like to see the healthy debate on fuel economy continues. To me I bought the van knowing it was gonna be thristy and am actually surprised at the return I am getting at the minute.
To me I’d rather have power, good looking van and rubbish return in fuel. Compared to a T5, T26 or numerous other VWs with no power or style.
Getting 22mph currently mixed driving and foot planted to leave some wanna be boy racers
To me I’d rather have power, good looking van and rubbish return in fuel. Compared to a T5, T26 or numerous other VWs with no power or style.
Getting 22mph currently mixed driving and foot planted to leave some wanna be boy racers
Brendan1969
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Its all swings and roundabouts matey. Everyone will be getting differing fugures as we all drive differently. And we shall have less of the VW foul language on here too pleaseI like to see the healthy debate on fuel economy continues. To me I bought the van knowing it was gonna be thristy and am actually surprised at the return I am getting at the minute.
To me I’d rather have power, good looking van and rubbish return in fuel. Compared to a T5, T26 or numerous other VWs with no power or style.
Getting 22mph currently mixed driving and foot planted to leave some wanna be boy racers
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In the Elgrand handbook it states that for best economy around town, stick to 40kmph (30mph) and on motorways 80kmph (60mph).
This will be why people seem to like sitting at 60 for cruising comfort and economy.
This will be why people seem to like sitting at 60 for cruising comfort and economy.
QwertyUK
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Is not 100kph 60mph? Is handbook saying 50mph then?
Staying around 100kph on my Elgrand is definitely more comfortable, one of the main things is a lot less wind noise for driver and passengers. Just need one of those cruise control throttle boxes next.
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100kph = 60/62 mph matey. ISH
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Sorry yeah, 50mph. Bad maths.
But the handbook states 40kmph around town and 80kmph on motorway.
But the handbook states 40kmph around town and 80kmph on motorway.
stevegask
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62.137 mph to be precise. That's our top open road speed here in Victoria (Australia) - except on some freeways, where it's 110 kph = 68.350 mph. Thankfully, if we do decide to go ahead with the 3.5 litre V6, (I have my eye on a beautiful 2006 E51 Ryder atm); we should get similar fuel numbers to what's been quoted here.
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Hi there, I’m a Elgrand newbie, picked up a 3.5 4x4 a few weeks ago. Interesting read!! I brought the E to go on ski trips couple times a year and was thinking about a LPG conversion but there is a rule that you not allowed on the channel tunnel if your car is fitted with a LPG system! Is anyone aware of this and come into problems if travelling via the tunnel to cross over to France? I don’t know if the ferry has this same rule but I don’t do boats especially winter seasons!!
I have a few questions that needs answering but thought I’d start here as it’s the first thread I’ve read.
I have a few questions that needs answering but thought I’d start here as it’s the first thread I’ve read.
stevegask
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Wow! Who would have thought? I mean the train is fast and would be leaving ANY fumes in its wake - if there even were any??
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Yes u r right about the tunnel , no Lpg converted car allowed , don’t no how they enforce rule , but I just go via ferry , no such rule on there
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I probably won’t do the mileage to justify the conversion anyway. Think I’ll just leave as it is for now! Going away in a few weeks so will see how much my wallet hurts
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I think when I got my Lpg conversion I worked out , I had to do 11-12 k miles to pay for itself , also think how long u plan to keep motor , upto now I have done 30k in itI probably won’t do the mileage to justify the conversion anyway. Think I’ll just leave as it is for now! Going away in a few weeks so will see how much my wallet hurts
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You have had your moneis worth then mate and more.
on a separate note
I see you got the red stripes now @Brendan1969
Good seeing you and the Mrs last week.
I see you got the red stripes now @Brendan1969
Good seeing you and the Mrs last week.
Brendan1969
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Yes John and it was great to meet you too. PM me and we can meet up one day soon for a proper chin wag.
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I average 8kl/l around the doors 30,40,60s on Tesco Momentum 99 occasional F1 start as you do
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Wondering if I need to get my plugs changed looking at some figures on here. I'm getting 5.5km/l around town, school runs etc. Done a lot of motorway miles last few days and that's bumped the average up to 6km/l
well as i spend most of my driving on dual carrigeways and motorway and stick to the speed limits i got 300 miles out of £68 quids worth
@1.35 ltr so it is around 50 lts and 5 lts is a bit more than a gallon so around 28 ish i would reckon at this point you all will run away and tell me im wrong but i do do a bit around town as well the upside is im chuffed i was expecting 23 to 24 im not known for having a light right foot
@1.35 ltr so it is around 50 lts and 5 lts is a bit more than a gallon so around 28 ish i would reckon at this point you all will run away and tell me im wrong but i do do a bit around town as well the upside is im chuffed i was expecting 23 to 24 im not known for having a light right foot