Ken.K Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 So as most of you know I have been contemplating a change of my focus. Now with my new job I have worked out I will be doing 100 miles a day. Over a working month that is 2000 miles. Am averaging 39/40 mpg and doing 65-70mph. For a 1.6 petrol I am not sure if this is going to put too much wear and tear on the car. Anyone doing similar or can offer a good advice. I love my car by the way. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 The engine will be fine, motorway driving doesn't really put any strain it, start stop traffic is far worse. Your bank balance won't be with the fuel bill though lol, but if you're willing to drive that far for a job I'd assume it pays well enough to cover that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken.K Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 The engine will be fine, motorway driving doesn't really put any strain it, start stop traffic is far worse. Your bank balance won't be with the fuel bill though lol, but if you're willing to drive that far for a job I'd assume it pays well enough to cover that. It's coming to 60 quid a week but as a contractor it's company expense. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Ah I see, that's alright then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken.K Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Ah I see, that's alright then! [emoji3] I was just worried about the car really. Am sure if I see a 1.8 zetec S I will jump on it better mpg. Thank you thoughSent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Honestly the engine will be fine, you're barely using any power to maintain 70, not much fuel used, not much heat created, no wear on the clutch as you're not using it for miles at a time. Obviously you'll get more wear on tyres and suspension but the engine won't even notice it. I take it you mean a 1.8 TDCI ZS? I doubt the 1.8 petrol would be any better on fuel than the 1.6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken.K Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Honestly the engine will be fine, you're barely using any power to maintain 70, not much fuel used, not much heat created, no wear on the clutch as you're not using it for miles at a time. Obviously you'll get more wear on tyres and suspension but the engine won't even notice it. [emoji2] I take it you mean a 1.8 TDCI ZS? I doubt the 1.8 petrol would be any better on fuel than the 1.6. Just checked that on honest John and yeah the petrol is 40mpg Diesel says 60 but real world 50s. Cheers for that shout Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If the fuel costs are covered, then just keep it! Petrol engines cope with long journeys just fine, the only downside is the lower MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 If you like this car then keep it and don't worry about mileage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incontro Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Plus, better to put mileage on a lower value car like your current one, since there's not much depreciation to be had left. If only I was a contractor lol, I wouldn't give a hoot about MPG, and could stop driving like a granny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Incontro said: Plus, better to put mileage on a lower value car like your current one, since there's not much depreciation to be had left. If only I was a contractor lol, I wouldn't give a hoot about MPG, and could stop driving like a granny. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken.K Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Plus, better to put mileage on a lower value car like your current one, since there's not much depreciation to be had left. If only I was a contractor lol, I wouldn't give a hoot about MPG, and could stop driving like a granny. There's that as well but also common sense comes to play as well. If not it would be an MPS or ST2 [emoji16][emoji16]. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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