1.8 T Awful MPG When driving like a grandad!!!!!! `

J

jamesflew

Registered User
Joined
Feb 2, 2012
Messages
10
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Location
NULL
My MPG Is shocking like 20 MPG any ideas why?

Im pretty sure the car is running to cold like between 60-70 Could this be causing the shocking MPG. Im not even driving fast.

The temp readings are from the 49c test aswell.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
I have a 1.8T Quattro S3 and I get 38 MPG. Using Cruise Control at 65MPH. (and 99 Octane Fuel)

Could be a few things.

When was your last service.. Oil and Spark plugs.

Maybe run some Redex through your car to clean out lines and injectors.

Faulty Maf Sensor?
 
Check your exhuast gaskets aswell. My mpg was terrible with a dead gasket
 
If your temps are 60-70 deg and not rising then you have an issue with the stat, coolant temp sensor or both... at 60-70 the ECU is still in cold start mode so yes your fuel consumption will suffer..

<tuffty/>
 
if your temp sensor is reading cold (less then running temp) then it will inject a bit more fuel.

temp should sit at 90C

try replacing the sensor see if it is makes a difference
 
Was serviced 2 weeks ago oil and plugs changed, I will try the redex, I need to get it on VAGCOM I spose?

Do you think it is running to cold?

Would that affect it??
 
I just had same problem on my audi s3 was running cold and was only getting 20 mpg

changed over the thermostat and now i get about 30 mpg

either be thermostat or coolant sensor.

there is a good guide here - Thermostat replacement procedure..>> - AudiWorld Forums

just done my girlfriends car as well on her 1.6 a3 was not heating up and bad mpg. Cost about £10 for new thermostat and gasket. Also get some coolant as well always lose some got mine here - G12+ PLUS VW AUDI MERCEDES MINI FORD PURPLE ANTIFREEZE COOLANT 1.5L LITRE BOTTLE | eBay
 
Thanks for the replies I will do the Thermostat later, Is the coolant sensor in the tank?

Is it easy enough to replace?
 
sensor is right hand side of the block. (in one of the coolant pipes) should be a 4 pin sensor. sensor takes about 30 secs to replace

stat is easy takes around 10/15 mins
 
does any ones sit at 80 with heaters on mine stays there and with heaters off sits at 90?
 
My thermostat has just gone aswell.
 
Mine used to sit at 90 all the tmie, since the cold weather im getting about 70 max..

i jsutput it down to the cold cold air getting to the rad?

Is this norm?

Syvo said:
does any ones sit at 80 with heaters on mine stays there and with heaters off sits at 90?
Click to expand...
 
Alright chaps,i'm new to the forum. I have a 53 plate s3 and have just done water pump,tensioners,timing belt,rocker cover gasket and thermostat. When sat in traffic temp sits nicely at 90 but drops right off to 60-65 when driving...could this be the coolant sensor? Am getting about 23-25 average mpg? Is this normal? Heaters seem pretty good aswell? Cheers bez
 
RyanS3MTM said:
Mine used to sit at 90 all the tmie, since the cold weather im getting about 70 max..

i jsutput it down to the cold cold air getting to the rad?

Is this norm?
Click to expand...
No, it does not matter what the temps are out side, hot or cold if its not sitting at 90 after 10 mins or so it is not working correctly..
 
As S3dave said since fixing mine on my car and the mrs car both sit at 90 all the time once it has warmed up after about 5 to 10 minutes.
 
I had the same issue, changed sensor and sender and it went from low 20mpg to 35mpg. I had a warning light though...
 
Cost £40 at a garage to fix, do it yourself for a bit less though
 
RyanS3MTM said:
Mine used to sit at 90 all the tmie, since the cold weather im getting about 70 max..

i jsutput it down to the cold cold air getting to the rad?

Is this norm?
Click to expand...

Nope, 90deg always once warm, Even driving to work at -16 and sitting in the car park with the heaters on full wack mine stays at 90
 
Anyone got a link to the thread that shows how to use the climate control to check the coolant temp and other things?
 
Thermostat Done temp going up to 90 and staying there no matter what.

Hopefully the MPG will now improve greatly
 
Hmmmm...my thermostat gets to 90 after about 10 mins, but I'm only getting about 22mpg and I'm not pushing it by any means. All town driving though. For those getting 30mpg in an S3, is that town driving?
 
Ive changed my temp sensor for a brand new one and still no different,still dropping off to low 60-70 degrees c when driving. Its had thermostat and temp sensor, water pump and full coolant change. When sat sits bang on 90 and doesn't move... Until i drive off! Faulty temp gauge do we think?
 
audi upgrades
No i haven't m8...also got a engine management light today after i changed coolant sensor?
Aragorn...thermostat's a genuine vw/audi one and only been in for 1000 miles???
 
Definately thermostat symptoms tho!! Got me bAffled... Need to get code reader on it 2moro and see wot its logged!
 
Be warned, you will likely find a code saying "Coolant Temperature Sensor, Implausible Signal" when the thermostat is faulty. This appears because the ECU sees the temperature dropping, knows that shouldnt be happening, so logs that code.

Your Audi stat and sensor should be under warranty, so i'd take it back to them!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bez480123
Thanks alot mate, will definately look at that 2moro. Because it never changed its behavior even with new thermostat just assumed it was something else but seems a bit ov a coincidence that the light now comes on 10 mins after putting new coolant sensor in! What temp should thermostat open so i can test it? Thanks chief
 
audi upgrades
Done 49 c test and all tally's up with temp gauge also fan cuts in nicely at 97-98c! Put on code reader and brought temp coolant sensor performance so definately looking like a faulty stat!will get 1 monday and let you lads know! Just one more thing...when i did 49c test its changed the reading to degrees f..any ideas how to change it back?
 
One way to confrim its the stat is to get a piece of cardboard and cover 1/2 to 2/3rds of the radiator, and then take it for a drive.

If it then comes up to 90 and stays there you know its the stat. Just be careful you dont overheat it!
 
To be fair i only do local miles the drop in temp was emphasised cos it never fully got to temp b4 i set off. After leaving it today to get up to temp and fan to come in i went for a quick smoke about and although the temp dropped it did retain some ov its heat(only dropped to about 70-75) and e.m.l. Hasn't come back on! All pointing to dodgy stat but i've only had car 2 months so didnt know wot temp should run at! This forum been a great help tho chaps so thanks. Any ideas on changing temps back to degrees c aragorn?
 
The average mpg my car says is 28mpg, i get about 40 miles to a tenner. That's with a stage 1 revo, Silicone TIP, Jetex filter, Forge split-r. sound about right guys? the 40 miles to a tenner is about 40-50mph 10 mile distance travels.

steve
 
40 miles to tenner is about right IMO. working out at avergae fuel price of 1.339 only getting about 7.5 litres of fuel

use the site fuelly. really good way of keeping tracking of mpg and spendind costs. can really see a difference when driving carefully and when boosting about
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

TDIQ
1.6 - Awful MPG
Replies
10
Views
2K
con1.8t
C
TDI-line
MPG of A3 1.8 T sport (150 bhp)
Replies
2
Views
685
Add7
A
S3 Paul
MPG and driving styles??
Replies
12
Views
1K
Jordan1.8t
J
M
1.8 T vs 1.8 T Sport, any difference?
Replies
3
Views
974
Prawn
Prawn
M
1.8t sounds like a tdi when i start it
Replies
4
Views
1K
buckas
buckas
Top
Back