Fuel Consumption
03-01-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JBOO' date='Mar 1 2005, 05:56 AM
[quote name='SG535d' date='Feb 28 2005, 05:01 PM']I am getting between 39 and 43 average over 600 mile trips - average speed being between between 70 and 95mph (can't recall the exact average). I am convinced the tuning box is helping - no question.
6,000 miles in - 535d.
6,000 miles in - 535d.
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That is a huge difference over what I'm getting (and others). Do you remember what you were getting before the tuning box? If it improves the mpg that much, it's definitely worth justifying to the wife now
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[/quote]I was getting quite low 30s, high 20s as far as I can recall. The engine now has 6,000 miles on it, so that will be helping. I'll try and do some more scientific comparisons and let you know.
03-01-2005, 01:02 PM
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You guys have it easy!! I recall last time I reset my consumption counter while cruising at ~130km/h and it showed just 23mpg on my 530i 
Your diesels are getting this type of consumption in city traffic 
what a bummer
Your diesels are getting this type of consumption in city traffic what a bummer
03-05-2005, 06:16 AM
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Just went for a run of 71 miles, mixed A roads / B roads and motorway - average speed was 48.2mph. This returned 33.6mpg...so my higher figures were clearly because of long motorway driving. 
06-07-2005, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SG535d' date='Mar 1 2005, 12:01 AM
I am getting between 39 and 43 average over 600 mile trips - average speed being between between 70 and 95mph (can't recall the exact average). I am convinced the tuning box is helping - no question.
6,000 miles in - 535d.
6,000 miles in - 535d.
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Also, before fitting did you consider other kits like DMS Automotive or Tuningbox.
This forum has raved about the DMS kit, but quite frankly, it's a bit pricey for me, and I am more inclined to go with tuningbox, whose kit is in the region of 500 Euros (c.?300). For my car, tuningbox quotes similar figures to your Speedbuster kit....did you consider it ?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Gudge
06-09-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gudge' date='Jun 7 2005, 12:25 PM
[quote name='SG535d' date='Mar 1 2005, 12:01 AM']I am getting between 39 and 43 average over 600 mile trips - average speed being between between 70 and 95mph (can't recall the exact average). I am convinced the tuning box is helping - no question.
6,000 miles in - 535d.
6,000 miles in - 535d.
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Also, before fitting did you consider other kits like DMS Automotive or Tuningbox.
This forum has raved about the DMS kit, but quite frankly, it's a bit pricey for me, and I am more inclined to go with tuningbox, whose kit is in the region of 500 Euros (c.?300). For my car, tuningbox quotes similar figures to your Speedbuster kit....did you consider it ?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Gudge
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[/quote]Sorry for the delay in replying, just home after being away for a few days.
The link is only in German unfortunately, but the page does show you the power increase. The cost is over 800 euros, so the difference isn't massive compared to DMS. The reason I went for it was because at the time I could only find two companies with a tuning box for the 535d - one claimed it was the same box for the 530d and 535d (which I didn't believe) and the other was speedbuster.de
I also wanted something I could remove for dealer visits. I would have gone for tuningbox.com if they had one available at the time, as I've had two other cars with their boxes and found them to be excellent. So far I have no complaints about the speedbuster box (other than it is a pain to fit the first time) but do not know what it is like compared to the DMS conversion.
06-09-2005, 12:51 PM
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My Ride: E61 530d Touring, May 2004
My 530d Touring (May 04) gets only around 21mpg (UK) around town - worse than previous V6 petrol Audi.
Having been reported to dealer repeatedly, to no avail, they have now formally said in writing that "I can confirm that the fuel consumption of 20-22 mpg around town in our experience is commensurate with your model of car"
Best ever gentle run on motorway (following another car at 60mph) was only 35mpg.
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Having been reported to dealer repeatedly, to no avail, they have now formally said in writing that "I can confirm that the fuel consumption of 20-22 mpg around town in our experience is commensurate with your model of car"
Best ever gentle run on motorway (following another car at 60mph) was only 35mpg.
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06-09-2005, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by new-kid' date='Jun 9 2005, 08:51 PM
My 530d Touring (May 04) gets only around 21mpg (UK) around town - worse than previous V6 petrol Audi.
Having been reported to dealer repeatedly, to no avail, they have now formally said in writing that "I can confirm that the fuel consumption of 20-22 mpg around town in our experience is commensurate with your model of car"
Best ever gentle run on motorway (following another car at 60mph) was only 35mpg.?
Unhappy bunny
Having been reported to dealer repeatedly, to no avail, they have now formally said in writing that "I can confirm that the fuel consumption of 20-22 mpg around town in our experience is commensurate with your model of car"
Best ever gentle run on motorway (following another car at 60mph) was only 35mpg.?
Unhappy bunny
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06-15-2005, 02:18 AM
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SGS 535d.........
Thanks for the reply.......I only just realised I was waiting for a reply from you, and so checked this thread.
Do you think the Tuningbox could easily be fitted by a lay person, given some clear instructions ? I am thinking of ordering one, but I do not have much mechanical experience.
Cheers
GAZ
Thanks for the reply.......I only just realised I was waiting for a reply from you, and so checked this thread.
Do you think the Tuningbox could easily be fitted by a lay person, given some clear instructions ? I am thinking of ordering one, but I do not have much mechanical experience.
Cheers
GAZ
06-15-2005, 02:37 PM
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Drove to London from Birmingham the other other day, in a hurry, followed another car who was in a massive hurry, I'm talking speeds of up to 135mph and travel time of 1 hour and 25mins. Fantastic drive! The fuel consumption averaged 31mpg. Not bad 
06-15-2005, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Jun 15 2005, 11:37 PM
Drove to London from Birmingham the other other day, in a hurry, followed another car who was in a massive hurry, I'm talking speeds of up to 135mph and travel time of 1 hour and 25mins. Fantastic drive! The fuel consumption averaged 31mpg. Not bad
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Incidentally, what sort of revs were you doing at 135MPH ?