MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: GodMadeMeFunky on February 23, 2013, 02:46:28 pm

Title: Why is MPG sooo low ???
Post by: GodMadeMeFunky on February 23, 2013, 02:46:28 pm

Afternoon all,
Does anyone have this same problem?? I have a 56 plate gti dsg. On a full tank I get roughly 240miles to a full tank, a mate of mine has the exact same car but on a 07 plate and he's getting round 320miles to a full tank.
I've had a full service done, changed all the filters etc.
Doin my head in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Why is MPG sooo low ???
Post by: Bow on February 23, 2013, 03:20:04 pm

Heavy right foot lol

Title: Re: Why is MPG sooo low ???
Post by: GodMadeMeFunky on February 23, 2013, 03:28:26 pm

Yeh, tried that one drove like a girl for a month. Still no joy.

Title: Re: Why is MPG sooo low ???
Post by: camfollower on February 23, 2013, 03:39:28 pm

DV, PCV, Plugs, Optimax
Cold weather, journey type, driving style
VCDS scan

Title: Re: Why is MPG sooo low ???
Post by: mad_pete on February 23, 2013, 04:19:46 pm

Tyre pressures

Title: Re: Why is MPG sooo low ???
Post by: homesqueeze on February 23, 2013, 04:33:13 pm

Def check your DV, that will have an effect if it's torn. Cold weather does tend to hammer your MPG too, especially if you're not doing any long journeys.