Daniel Peters Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 my 1.4 p reg fiesta seems to be guzzling fuel i have noticed we are putting in more petrol than we should be we cant see any petrol leaks any where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What are you averaging to a tank full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 when did the car last have a service? also check the air filter cindition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peters Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 we have knever filled the tank right up and as for a service i dont know when it was last serviced as we did not get any service history with the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 we have knever filled the tank right up and as for a service i dont know when it was last serviced as we did not get any service history with the car A good service would be the first port of call. Old oil/plugs/filters won't be doing your engine any favours and would certainly contribute to poor MPG. I'd wager you will see a noticeable improvement once this is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampshireman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I've got a 1999 Zetec (just retired it) with the same problem - turns out its one of the front brake calipers - the piston inside isn't retracting fully and as a result the pads are slightly rubbing on the disk all the time - felt like I had a car full of fat b*******s or the handbrake was on slightly cos the acceleration (usually brisk) was non existent and fuel economy suffered aswell. Might be something to look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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