Sampson Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hi all. Just completed my first long journey (100miles) in my new focus 2010 2.0L petrol. I got 47 calculated mpg which I was quite pleased with. My journey to work is 60 miles each way and 90% motorway driving so I'm looking to increase my mpg as much as possible. From everyone's experience on here what mods/tips have you come across for increased mpg. The car is currently completely stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkuk Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 drive slower, slipstream trucks, leave earlier to avoid traffic, avoid braking at all costs, carpool, reduce unnecessary weight in car (spare wheel) apply tape to all body panel shut lines turn off climate control turn off radio tape up 75% of the radiator grill use lower viscosity oil in engine only ever have the fuel tank at 25% max over inflate your tires get larger diameter wheels get thinner width wheels use part worn tires remove all noise insulation from interior panels disconnect power steering pump remove wing mirrors and replace with cameras lower the roof by 3 inches cover rear wheel arches with sheet aluminium mount a rear spoiler upside down to create upforce turn off engine when stopped turn off engine when idling and slowing down to a stop crank starter motor when pulling away from stationary for a kers boost replace all glass with plastic when filling up pick up the premium filler nozzle and tip out the few millilters of fuel into your tank, put it back and fill up with regular fill up at night or mornings replace all exterior lights with LED replace all body panels with composite materials replace steel exhaust with titanium 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie78 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Stick a engine in that runs on dinosaur squeezings. I just did a trip in mine sat at 65-70. 72mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsdriver Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Make sure it's regularly serviced i.e. Air & fuel filter changed yearly, and oil & filter 6 monthly. Add a few more psi to your tyres, and don't exceed 65 on the motorway, use cruise control if you have it, 50 mph max on A roads. Drive smoothly and always look way ahead and anticipate traffic and traffic lights. Keep a good distance from the car in front so your not on & off the accelerator & brake. If you can afford to , use premium fuel Shell v power. All helps mpg and cleans your fuel system. If your journey to work is 120 mile round trip, surely a diesel may have been more cost effective ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 On 09/04/2017 at 7:35 AM, drsdriver said: Make sure it's regularly serviced i.e. Air & fuel filter changed yearly, and oil & filter 6 monthly. Add a few more psi to your tyres, and don't exceed 65 on the motorway, use cruise control if you have it, 50 mph max on A roads. Drive smoothly and always look way ahead and anticipate traffic and traffic lights. Keep a good distance from the car in front so your not on & off the accelerator & brake. If you can afford to , use premium fuel Shell v power. All helps mpg and cleans your fuel system. If your journey to work is 120 mile round trip, surely a diesel may have been more cost effective ! Agreed! However, I bought the car from my dad for a low price and I know the cars been really well looked after. It's only done 39k miles and has been serviced by Ford yearly etc... Also it's not a journey I'll be doing forever as it's just whilst my girlfriend is at uni. So it's a purchase for the future really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 On 09/04/2017 at 7:35 AM, drsdriver said: If your journey to work is 120 mile round trip, surely a diesel may have been more cost effective Not if you end up paying a "toxin tax". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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