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JonnyCJ



Member Since: 25 Apr 2011
Location: Wirral
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Instant 4.2 SC mpg increase !

Something that’s always annoyed me with the RRS is that when I start from cold the mpg is about 14 mpg.

It then takes yonks to rise to anything sensible, even if cruising at say 55mph.

HOWEVER ! If I press the reset button on the stalk it then gives me a much more accurate indication of the mpg and an instant sense of well-being, especially on a long run.

I got between 28 and 14 on the way home today, whereas normally it would read 14.2 or so for the whole journey. Resetting shortly after take off gave me an average of 18 - much more respectable.

As Terry Wogan used to say “Is it just me ?”

Post #634516 Mon Jul 24 2023 6:50pm
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Andy K



Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

That's because it's not taking into account fuel used when stationary or fuel used pulling the massive lump away.

A true average would include these as it effects your wallet.

I agree it is interesting to reset it while on a trip and see how long the average will stay a nice number

Post #634527 Tue Jul 25 2023 9:58am
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JonnyCJ



Member Since: 25 Apr 2011
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I suppose a true indication is brimming it and then doing an average mileage comparison over 2-3 re-fills.

Still, it makes me feel a bit better re-setting after starting off !

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Stevepd



Member Since: 22 May 2017
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

Ha believing the lio-meter. Mine says 32-34 mpg but actual calculations are 28mpg. Still if it makes you feel better Laughing 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Post #634544 Tue Jul 25 2023 4:06pm
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