mpg?

Heyhey,

I'm just wondering what MPG everyone is getting from their mk1's.

I have a 1.8GTi cabby and I dont expect it to be exactly economical, but i think it should be running better than it is…

what are the main things to check in everyones opinion?

Thanks
Steve

tyres inflated correctly, dont carry excess weight, roof down has an effect, check the camber and tracking

then it's fuel mixture, ignition timing lots of things to check over to get it spot on

Yeah, I have done the basics such as typre pressue and weight. Should get the camber and tracking done aswell I think

going to give her a service this weekend If it stays fairly dry and see what that does aswell

How do you go about working out correct fuel mixture?

Fuel mix can only be done properly with it connected to a co2 probe.
MOT test station would probably let you do it there for a couple of quid, only takes 2min co2 reading should be about 1500 when it's right.

yea needs to be done on a tester really

Sweet, My dads friend works at a garage, im sure i could borrow theirs

thanks a bunch guys

Hi,

I've been looking closely at mpg recently, before I put away my cabriolet for winter, and it's running very well. It's an 1800 carb with the original Pierburg 2BE, carefully set up, and it does between 7 and 8 litres for 100km, which works out as 35-40 mpg.
I drive mostly on medium-length journeys, it's 20 miles to work, and on major roads but not motorways.

I'm now in the process of setting up my new '79 GLD 5 door for its MOT, and that should be a lot more economical and cheaper to run. First drive this morning!

Robin