bonneville
Free Member
Hi folks, I have a 1997 Compass 360e based on the Boxer 2.5d, I wonder if anyone can give me an idea if my expierience with mpg and power is normal. Some facts, the engine has 70000 miles on her, she has been serviced very frequently has had cam belt fitted 2000 miles ago, to me(I am a mechanic) the engine and running gear are spot on, no brakes binding etc.
If I drive at 50 mph I can get 25 mpg, any faster than that and the engine seems stressed too high revs you know, doesnt feel comfortable. The 2.5 non turbo engine seems to run out of puff at the slightest of hills, which is embarrsing when traffic is behind you.What I am asking fellow 360 owners is does this sound like yours or not? I am not expecting sports car perfomance with 60mpg but I would expect to maybe drive at 55 60 and get better mpg.I dont even fill my water tank and have cut down on what we carry to decrease the weight.
Any ideas or am I expecting too much?
If I drive at 50 mph I can get 25 mpg, any faster than that and the engine seems stressed too high revs you know, doesnt feel comfortable. The 2.5 non turbo engine seems to run out of puff at the slightest of hills, which is embarrsing when traffic is behind you.What I am asking fellow 360 owners is does this sound like yours or not? I am not expecting sports car perfomance with 60mpg but I would expect to maybe drive at 55 60 and get better mpg.I dont even fill my water tank and have cut down on what we carry to decrease the weight.
Any ideas or am I expecting too much?