high fuel consumption

[rikfot]

what are the most common causes of high petrol consumption

[Bravo Girl]

What, apart from actually driving ? Joking apart, urban driving (lots of stopping and starting) will use more fuel than cruising steadily down the motorway. Also speed is a factor (eg 56 mph is reckoned to be the optimum speed for minimum fuel consumption). Having the air con/climate control on will use more fuel, as will carrying loads on the roof. Your style of driving makes a difference - lots of revs and sharp braking are going to cost more than smooth acceleration and simply taking foot off gas pedal ! Other than that, maybe you've got a fuel leak somewhere - can you smell anything ?

[kazza12345]

also, the weight of stuff you have in the car will decrease petrol consumption .. and if you are towing a trailer, or if your tyres are flat

[wallis1007]

Choked air filters are a common cause.

[jjaammeess]

I am surprised that mdoo98's optimum consumption is at 65 mph.reliable figures suggest that you use 30 percent more fuel at 70 MPG man 50 MPGwhich seems to fly in the face off mdoo'sexperience. Remember that wind resistance rises exponentially with speed.From my experience I think the 56 mpg is a good economical speed

[Eddiecurrent]

Your right foot!

[Furby]

Not driving a diesel.