Using way to much fuel :(
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Millhouse
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Iv got a 316i e30 auto after putter £50 of fuel in its done 160 miles and nearly empty that can't be right can it my 2.0 190 auto did so much better than that its had a good service only a few months back
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Gavla
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Something wrong there, sure your fuel gauge is working...
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Millhouse
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It does seem to have a little mind of its own are they easy changed
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bmw9818
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only way to check is keep a jerry can full in the boot, and run it if you think its dodgy. i thought my fuel gauge was playing games it was not i really was getting shit mpg!
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maxfield
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Could be many things. Air leak, leaking injectors, coolant temp sensor.
Give a good service to start with.
Give a good service to start with.
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Millhouse
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Iv pulled a plug and noticed its whitey yellow on its tip ?
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Brianmoooore
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Suggests it's running weak.Millhouse wrote:Iv pulled a plug and noticed its whitey yellow on its tip ?
Usual procedure: Eliminate all inlet side air leaks, refurb the injectors, check the operation of the TPS and its adjustment.