Mpg 1.8 VVT Estate

[Yorkshire73]

Hi Guys and girls,

I'm new to the forum, forgive me if this has been discussed before.

I am getting a steady 29 mpg average no matter what i do and how quick i drive it does not change, before i start changing everything to see if it helps is there a common thing i can do eg: spark plugs, cleaning sensors? thanks in advance

Simon

[dave1419]

Hello Simon, i have a 1.8vvt and i get better mpg than that,on a run i get 40plus and about 33 round the doors,When was it last serviced.if your not sure i would get it done,good oil and all the filters--easy job.Change the plugs and just give the car a good going over,i'm always on with mine-keeping it in good nick--and try and use genuine parts,hope this helps Dave--

[Yorkshire73]

Hi Dave,

Thank's for the reply, only done about 9k since i got it and not sure when it was done, so will give it a full service are the genuine plugs the best to use?

[dave1419]

Hello Simon, thats what i use--dirt cheap on evilbay--otherwise you can give your local dealer a call-i see you are in yorkshire and i buy my parts from evans halshaw in Leeds,lad called Adrian Close on 01132430131 or 01132439911 ask for parts dept- he is a good lad and will sort you out with some discount,hope this helps--he will want your reg number-----Dave

[Ben50n]

Also check for brakes binding, jack each corner up and check the wheels move freely.

I have the 1.8VVT saloon and easily get over 35 mpg

[bigstu31]

Sorry to jump on this, i agree with the above but have u tried resetting the mpg counter 1st and starting from zero as i had same prob when i got my vectra it never changed and it wasn't till i did this that anything changed.. Once you have selected mpg on trip just hold down left directional changer on steering wheel then away you go and see if this solves your problem before throwing money at service items.