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Old 9th March 2006, 06:34   #1
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10.8 MPG on my M5!

I am averaging (per the computer) about 10.8 MPG. I think I used to get about 12. Mostly city driving, not very aggressive. What are you guys averaging?
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Old 9th March 2006, 06:39   #2
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I am averaging (per the computer) about 10.8 MPG. I think I used to get about 12. Mostly city driving, not very aggressive. What are you guys averaging?
Way low. Car is rated 13/21 and can usually hit those numbers with moderate driving. Might get car checked out, it could be plugs, worn O2's, vacuum leak, etc. Reading the plugs will at least tell you if it is running rich.

I get 15 in mostly city driving, 17-18 in mixed and low to mid 20's on the highway.
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Wow - my numbers are WAY higher. 22 average since I bought my car, today on the way to Tucson I got almost 28.
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Thanks Jerry, I'll have the car cheked out...
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Could the computer be wrong???
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My computer numbers work right in line with manual checks on my car. I get about 350 - 370 miles on a fillup. Makes me almost wonder if my car is running lean. MAF tests check out fine - I'll run them again this weekend.
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How many miles are you getting to your tank?
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Could the computer be wrong???
extremely unlikey. as in meteors hitting your head, etc.
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I have average 17.5 with spirited driving in my first 45 days of ownership.
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Between 280-320.
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