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    2.0T burning a hole in my wallet....

    thanks to you both I will check tonight 1. what the MPG is (average) 2. how the temperature gauge behaves.
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    2.0T burning a hole in my wallet....

    I will check the DIS.. but it changes a lot generally use the better/more expensive fuel from Shell about 90% of the time. btw what is a true test to check the temp gauge?
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    2.0T burning a hole in my wallet....

    I just worked out my recent MPG on sunday I filled up 20 litres for £28 During sunday and Monday I did roughly 40-50 miles on stop/start journeys. based on this my MPG was 11-12 that sounds pretty rubbish doesn't it!? I don't do motorway journeys very often at all!
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    2.0T burning a hole in my wallet....

    Hi, yes got the car serviced recently, I can't see any obvious problems (touch wood) the tyre pressure is ok in each tyre. It is almost like £1 a mile or more, surely that is extremely expensive!? It is hardly a 4.2 RS4!!!! I am unsure about the temperature gauge, I will have to look at this...
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    2.0T burning a hole in my wallet....

    Hole damnit not whole Can a mod change the title please!? Edit done!
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    TDI or T FSI?

    Yes few horror stories like using a 2.0t to drive around town for low mileage Then burning a hole in your wallet?,lol
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    2.0T burning a hole in my wallet....

    Hi all, My quattro a4 2.0t is constantly requiring petrol! I do not believe it is a good car for my purposes I do about 30-60 miles a week. I am spending between 20 and 30 quid on petrol weekly To give you an idea of my problem on sunday i filled up 28 quids worth of petrol The petrol reading...
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    Thanks I don't normally keep these bodies in the back, instead I get rid of em as soon as possible to save fuel efficient murdering (JOKE).... worse still my wallet is getting raped hahah
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    ok I will look at both of the filters hopefully they'll be some leaves in em :) thanks
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    yer tyre pressure is good I put in £21 of the regular shell fuel on Friday and I've got the exact same amount of miles on my dashboard (110 miles) as I did this day last week I will see how long this petrol lasts me till... If I can last till saturday with less than more than 15 miles then...
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    yer I use the shell petrol the more expensive one not even sure if it is worth it at this rate
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    yep exactly - I doubt my wallet can take this damage in the long term.... off to the petrol station I go!
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    yer 6 miles a day it is - I am considering taking my bike into work in the summer makes sense doing that! :) lol def not warmed up, it's pretty consistent journey not much traffic just a few traffic lights and annoying buses tbh
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    yer it has had a service in August now :)
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    Hi all, It is a 2.0T Quattro that I have but my driving style is very conservative and calm I don't go any harsh acceleration or breaking I am pretty cool on the road too basically 95% of the time I drive like an OAP lol so it's definitely not my driving style - these cars aren't designed for...
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    I got a Lovely car but too much "monies" being spent on petrol!

    I got a lovely car.... The problem is I'm spending too much on petrol, it's a stark contrast to my old Vauxhall. These cars aren't designed for short journeys - I am doing around 30-50 miles a week and I worked out I am spending around £25-£30 per week on petrol alone. I worked out...
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    Changed my Diverter valve yesterday

    good work I spent about £60 from ebay I think must have reduced in price.
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    Changed my Diverter valve yesterday

    It will make a significant difference, even if the valve in there is perfect! :)
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    Changed my Diverter valve yesterday

    thanks mate I will read more into it the car flew home haha
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    Changed my Diverter valve yesterday

    yes pulled apart - there is no obvious damage to the insides of the valve must be the new design that is better and helps the car pick up more acceleration what would be the first thing to change or do to get a remap?