Hi guys, searches haven’t shown much on this topic so can I ask please what is a reasonable expectation?
Car has done 46,000 miles, I haven’t owned it for long but am surprised by what the dashboard reading says at 34 miles per gallon ( flush rails but no bars or ladders to date).
Early days obviously but when compared to my old car (Focus 1.6 diesel estate with over 150,000 miles) this seems like a pretty low return. Especially given that my old car had bars on permanently as well as roof rails and ladders too about 50% of the time. Mid to high 40s was my usual return and my driving style hasn’t changed.
I’m asking in part as this engine sounds “tappety” which needs looking into, wondering if there might be an injector issue possibly? Tick over seems high too.
Engine noise is unaffected by air con (on or off) or by clutch (depressed or not) which I’ve read are things to be mindful of.