MPG Tracking thread

[Chris_C]

Just for interests sake, I reckon after the thread that VND and MP have been mentioning MPG's again, it'd be interesting to keep track of those who log such things, just to see variation. You lot know my interest in graphs...

Ok, I'll start one that might eventually move it's way to the wiki when that gets going again. I reckons we have 3 sections (posts, in this instance). One for stock 300s, one for modified 300s, one for generic random stuff that's interesting to follow. Put a post in below with your Fuelly/equivalent thingy and one of the mods will add it to the 3 posts. If anyone knows how to get the actual graphs to display from such pages that's awesome...

All suggestions on organisation etc welcome

Modified stuff, only stuff that is vaguely relevant to the cause of MPG's. The fact you have blue neons and a big stereo will likely be ignored :p

Template is something along the lines of:
Owner:
Model:
Engine:
Gearbox/Diff (if known):
Year:
Modifications:

[Chris_C]

Standard 300s:

B14
Owner: MacPlaxton
Model: Volvo 343DL Auto 3dr Hatchback (MY78 - Black Beauty)
Engine: 1397cc - B14.0E
Gearbox/Diff: CVT
Year: 1978
Modifications: Lumenition Optronic Electronic Ignition, MY89 transmission.




Owner: MacPlaxton
Model: Volvo 343DL Auto 3dr Hatchback (MY82)
Engine: 1397cc - B14.2E
Gearbox/Diff: CVT
Year: 1982
Modifications: None





1985 Volvo 340 DL
Owner: S10NPH
Model: Volvo 340 DL
Engine: B14
Gearbox/Diff (if known): Variomatic
Year: 1985
Modifications: None


1980 Volvo 345 DL
Owner: S10NPH
Model: Volvo 345 DL
Engine: B14
Gearbox/Diff (if known): 4-speed manual
Year: 1980
Modifications: None


Owner: Speedy88
Model: 360 GLS
Engine: B200K
Gearbox/Diff (if known): The tall GLS diff
Year: 1985
Modifications: Lowered 3" sports springs front, 2" blocks at the back, adjustable dampers, alloys, welded diff, bent chassis.

[Chris_C]

Modified 300s:

Fake
Owner: Chris C
Model: 340GL
Engine: F7R
Gearbox/Diff (if known): M47R/3.64
Year: 1989
Modifications: Non standard ECU map, very bad exhaust and intake setup

[Chris_C]

Generic Other Stuff:

Citroen GS X2
Owner: MacPlaxton
Model: Citroen GS X2 4dr Saloon
Engine: 1222 - G619
Gearbox/Diff (if known): 4sp Manual - close-ratio version
Year: 1978
Modifications: None




309 1.9 GRD
Owner: VND
Model: 309 1.9 GRD
Engine: XUD9 N/A
Gearbox/Diff (if known): Manual.
Year: 1992
Modifications: 35psi all round for slightly smaller contact patch.


Peugeot 106 XN
Owner: MacPlaxton
Model: Peugeot 106 XN 3dr Hatchback
Engine: 954cc - TU9M
Gearbox/Diff: 5sp Manual
Year: 2000
Modifications: Michelin Energy E3B1 tyres



Chris C's Corset
Owner: Chris C
Model: Corsa B
Engine: X14XE
Gearbox/Diff (if known): Auto
Year: 1995
Modifications: None


Steve P's V40T4
Owner: Steve P
Model: Volvo V40
Engine: T4
Gearbox/Diff (if known): Manual
Year: 1998
Modifications: +3psi


2010 Volvo S60
Owner: S10NPH
Model: Volvo S60
Engine: D3 (2.0D)
Gearbox/Diff (if known): 6 speed manual
Year: 2010
Modifications: None

[SteveP]

I have a suggestion - get rid of that bloody Corsa if it only does 1mpg more than the 340 Gonna get registered on this, good idea with the thread

[Chris_C]

Thats not the purpose of the Corsa and you well know it

[macplaxton]

May I suggest, if you can, to put up metric values too

[Nimminz]

'88 360GLT PAS
Owner: Nimminz
Model: 360 GLT
Engine: B200E
Gearbox/Diff (if known): M47R/3.64
Year: 1988
Modifications: Centre box replaced with straight pipe, New Headgasket, 35psi front tyres, 40psi rears on 195/50/15's

Ave. MPG: 25
pre HG: 22

Cali the corsa
Owner: Nimminz
Model: 1.2 club
Engine: X12XE
Gearbox/Diff (if known): Manual
Year: 2000
Modifications: De-restricted air intake

Ave. MPG: 55

Both worked out using the 'fill the tank - drive - refill the tank' method over at least 10 fill-ups

[macplaxton]

Both worked out using the 'fill the tank - drive - refill the tank' method over at least 10 fill-ups

Er, I thought the idea is to use a fuel log website, so the figures on this page automagically update as more data is fed into the log website.

[Nimminz]

ah, my bad. Will have a look into the sites

[Chris_C]

Both worked out using the 'fill the tank - drive - refill the tank' method over at least 10 fill-ups

Er, I thought the idea is to use a fuel log website, so the figures on this page automagically update as more data is fed into the log website.

Thats what I'd prefer to see, though if you have the data Matt you can add that in too. I just like watching them all auto update Fuelly has a lovely mobile site, so updating the log is super easy.

MP, the fuelly ones click through, as to if I can make it do metric too I've no idea, I'll have a look.

Hope people don't mind I'm stripping out their posts as I move them, otherwise I'll just confuse myself

[SteveP]

Wish fuelly had an API!

[Chris_C]

Might be worth talking to them... how awesome would a data extraction and set of graphs averaging standard 300s by engine updated in real time be. (ok, maybe only awesome if you are sad and geeky. Therefore... to the average Volvo owner, awesome)

[SteveP]

I was thinking that it'd be cool to build an app to group all our cars and compare data etc. Looking at the past blog posts an API doesn't seem to be high on the agenda, which is strange as it would be great! Especially for mobile specific apps, even though the web view is pretty nice.

[jtbo]

Currently, I'm getting unlimited MPG

Interesting to see what kind of figures you are getting