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  1. 22nd August 2010, 01:07 PM #1
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    fuel economy td5

    latly i have noticed the fuel economy of my 04 td5 has dropped off to 700 km per tank from 900 i was getting i have cleaned the maf sensor im guessing i should change the hoses to silicone ones [ which are the best ones to get ] what else should i look for as ill be driving back south for xmas and would like it sorted buy then
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  2. 22nd August 2010, 02:10 PM #2
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    Have you done anything else, such as suspension lift, bullbar, roof rack etc?
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  3. 22nd August 2010, 02:22 PM #3
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    Td5 economy

    G'day john,did the drop happen quickly or over time,have you changed fuel filter?(use genuine,there better internally), could be blocked,or air filter(use paper one,see test on filters in the GOOD OIL,very interesting!!!!)have you still got your EGR valve,if so p...s it off quicksmart,your engine will love you!!!,also tyre pressure,sounds silly but it makes a difference,have you added a roof rack,all basic things to try before you start digging deeper,may the force be with you!!!!Cheers
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    Check your engine oil level....................
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  5. 22nd August 2010, 04:01 PM #5
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    its been happening slowly , the last service was done with a new air filter etc all genuine i belive the only new things i have added are side steps and rod holders on the roof bars , i still have an egr but that is on the list to go



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  6. 22nd August 2010, 04:14 PM #6
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    Would you believe a set of roof bars can add up to 10% fuel use!!,it did to my mates tdi,removed my egr two weeks ago,different car and better fuel economy,about 8-10 % better,nice lookin bus,same as mine but white.
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