Fuel consumption

[Purch1977]

Ok guys I have had my explorer for a few weeks now and just want to check what the expected short journey (2-3 miles at a time) fuel consumption should be?
I currently seem to be at around 11 mpg is this low or about right?

 

[Howard]

I've had mine for over 10 years now and on short journeys that is about what I get. On longer trips I usually get about 23/24 mpg and on rare occasions I've had up to 27 mpg. But just pottering around town 11-13 mpg is about it. Still way better than a range rover though.

 

[Purch1977]

That's what I thought just wanted to check before I started fault finding a non fault!!

 

[dezufo]

:smoke:
If you plan on keeping it a long time then you should consider getting a multi-point LPG system fitted. You will save loads of money with no noticeable loss of power and about the same mpg.

 

[Purch1977]

Have considered the LPG conversion but to be honest the cost vs value etc for a 15 year old car I am not too worried!!

 

[kevin p]

Just done 296 miles of mixed motorway & A roads and then a week knocking around town and i got 22mpg. Must say mines never done less than 15mpg though. Normally about 17mpg local driving.