BAD KM/L OR MPG....HELP!
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Ok, I been reading a few topics now and have come to the conclusion that 50/50 highway and city driving should give me about 21-22 MPG which is roughly about 10.5 - 11 L/100km. I am getting 13.5 L/100 km which is about 17.42 MPG. That is me being completely conservative. Sometimes my average on a tank is much worse. What could my problem be. I have just changed the spark plugs, air filters, oil, oil filter, thermostat. I dont know what else to do. I have had this car for 6 months and now its just ridiculous to get 400-450 km on a $90 fill up. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Remember its a 2004 530i sport/premium package. Thanks in advance E60.net always comes through.
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dont know about all that technical stuff dude.. but my car SUCKS gas like its going out of style.. :thumbsdown: MAYBE 15 miles to the gallon id say. .lol.. maybe someone else can help you.. tell you the truth you should just forget it.. either way.. your screwed... gas prices suck!! and you need it.. soooo
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did you check the oxygen sensors, air tires? they involve a lot of the gas.
your 530i should go about 24-25 mpg on HWY/CITY if you drive it in full D (no trying to race o something like that) lol.
your 530i should go about 24-25 mpg on HWY/CITY if you drive it in full D (no trying to race o something like that) lol.
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I forgot to add.... Are you using regular or premium gas?
There is a thread related: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=55326
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There is a thread related: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=55326
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Originally Posted by newbie21' post='608490' date='Jun 23 2008, 03:34 PM
Ok, I been reading a few topics now and have come to the conclusion that 50/50 highway and city driving should give me about 21-22 MPG which is roughly about 10.5 - 11 L/100km. I am getting 13.5 L/100 km which is about 17.42 MPG.
Could the difference in wheel size (your 20 vs my 17) increase rolling resistance and thereby reduce mileage?
I have found that if I'm in DS mode and driving at all aggressively, the mileage quickly drops to 17-18 [measured on the computer for about a half tank basis]. Since aggressive and conservative are so subjective, maybe that's in play for you...???
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I drive conservatively and constantly average 17.4 MPG in my 05 530i. It sucks! I purchased it thinking I'd get mid twenties. I'd say 75% of my driving is city, 25% highway.
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='608552' date='Jun 23 2008, 05:38 PM
dont know about all that technical stuff dude.. but my car SUCKS gas like its going out of style.. :thumbsdown: MAYBE 15 miles to the gallon id say. .lol.. maybe someone else can help you.. tell you the truth you should just forget it.. either way.. your screwed... gas prices suck!! and you need it.. soooo
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='608565' date='Jun 23 2008, 05:46 PM
did you check the oxygen sensors, air tires? they involve a lot of the gas.
your 530i should go about 24-25 mpg on HWY/CITY if you drive it in full D (no trying to race o something like that) lol.
your 530i should go about 24-25 mpg on HWY/CITY if you drive it in full D (no trying to race o something like that) lol.