Is there n e point?

**Joined:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:02 pm **Posts:** 31

hi every1, im new to the site

i got a 1.8 323f GLX, and since iv baught it iv noticed it drinks petrol like some alcoholic at a pub. Ok i understand its a 1.8, but im starting to think iv made a mistake gettin such a big engine as my first car. im only 19 and as it is, my insurance is very high.

so recently i was thinkin, is there n e point gettin a ecotec valve fitted?
i need every money savin tip lol

thanx every1

**Posted:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:15 pm

try a searh of the posts there was a thread about petrol consumption
if i remember corectly a 1.5 got abt 28 to 36 per gallon
1.8 abt 28 to gallon
2.0 abt 26 to 28
could be wrong some one will more than nlikly correct me to the correct figures
:wink:

John

**Joined:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:02 pm **Posts:** 31

thanx,

but i cant find the thread ur referin to, can u giv me the link plz, thanx

**Posted:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 1:19 pm

Welcome!

Have a look under the 'Performance' section; I had a look for you but there appear to be quite a few threads so it would be best if you just scour away to your heart's content!

I had one on my 1.5 and charted the fuel consumption: 100% certain that I had an improvement in fuel efficiency (by about 2-3 MPG) and 99% on better response and torque.

Liked it so much that I went to the trouble of having one drilled and tapped into my V6 when I upgraded!!!!!!!

(Again, consumption charted from day 1 and figures show an improvement in MPG - if you think your 1.8 drinks; try a V6!!! :shock:

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**Posted:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:37 pm

group chit chat
subject how thitsty is yours
Just did a search for petrol consumption
Hope this helps you as 3 pages of replys

John

**Posted:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:18 pm

I'm reliably imformed that if your Lambda sensor is not working right it may knacker your consumption, cos it will tell the engine to run the wrong mixture.

A new Mazda one is £94 but an NGK replacement should be half the price.

To test it you'll need to get a diagnostic check done.

OR

You may have a brake sticking slightly which is making your engine work harder therefore using more fuel.

OR

If you're anything like the 19 year olds I know you're driving your car far too fast!!!!!!

;o)

Rich

**Joined:** Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:02 pm **Posts:** 31

[quote="richardesty"]
If you're anything like the 19 year olds I know you're driving your car far too fast!!!!!!
[/quote]

erm :oops:

well, sometimes i do, but iv matured now lol :roll:

il probably get the car checked out at a garage to c if theres n e problems

**Posted:** Sat Oct 16, 2004 2:51 am

very interesting thanks for that info problem is im not sure if many garages i know do that check?!! got to find out :evil:

**Posted:** Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:04 pm

Some how I think that comment was meant for me Richardesty!! lol

**Posted:** Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:20 pm

Sorry Sean - you were not in my thoughts when I made the comment, apologies for touching on your guilty side!!!!!!!!!

:wink:

**Posted:** Mon Oct 18, 2004 12:34 pm

Lol . Fixed my sensor problem too Richardesty. Should hopefully see the improvement in economy soon.

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