This has all been very enlightening.
I checked my tires and noticed that the pressure in the LR was quite low. I
topped it off along with the others so let's see if that makes a difference.
If not, then phase two will be checking the odometer for accuracy. (low
hanging fruit)
On 11/18/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Marshall Booth wrote:
>
> > Timing chain life is seldom LESS than 200kmi (should about be double
> > that if you use Mobil synthetics) unless you don't change the oil when
> > it's dirty!
> >
> > That the speedometer was worked on a few years ago does NOT insure it's
> > accuracy now. You need to measure it. A road with mileage markers is
> > good, but it's also helpful to know just how far it is to work and back
> > (or some other usual route).
> >
> > Valve adjustment makes only a small difference in fuel economy until
> > they get WAY out.
> >
> > The most common causes of poor fuel economy I've seen reported are poor
> > fuel quality, leaky fuel (or return) lines, low tire pressure, slipping
> > odometer drive, low engine operating temperature (below 85 deg. C.). All
> > of the other engine factors (valves, injectors, timing, poor
> > compression, etc.) will contribute, but they tend to be minor
> > contributors and they almost all present other symptoms (rough idle,
> > noise, poor starting, etc.).
> >
> > Marshall
>
> I completely forgot the biggest potential change in fuel economy. When
> you change from driving a few hundred miles for every cold start to
> driving maybe a few or at most 10 miles for every cold start, fuel
> consumption can increase and mileage drop by 30 or more percent.
>
> Marshall
> --
> Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
> "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5
> turbo 237kmi
>
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