Mpg

[madball1969]

I have a 1997 Disco and the gas mileage sucks. I was just wondering if 14 mpg is average or is there something wrong with my truck? What is your mpg and what (if anything) can be done to improve it?

 

[joey]

MPG will depend on a lot of things... have you done a recent tune up? Are you still running standard sized tires do you have any excess weight on your vehicle (i.e. roof rack, running boards etc)?

I would say yes you can improve the MPG, but it isn't the cheapest thing, and it isn't for everyone. Just check out the link in my signature.

Hope this helps.

 

[richpike]

A couple other comments:

1. Make sure your tire pressure is set correctly - that can have a dramatic impact on your gas mileage.

2. You don't say if you drive mainly around town, or on the highway. If it is around town, I'd say 14mpg isn't too bad - keep in mind you are constantly having to accelerate a heavy vehicle from a stop, which burns a lot of gas. If that is highway mpg, then it is not too great - I would think you could be at least 10% higher (15-16), and maybe 20% higher (17-18). Start with the things Joey mentioned (tune up, air filter), check your air pressure, drive lightly (no heavy acceleration - try to accelerate evenly and slowly), use the cruise control a lot, etc.

3. You might also try to find gas that is "pure" versus having 10% ethanol in it. I believe ethanol can have a pretty dramatic impact on your mpg.

-Rich

 

[madball1969]

Thanks alot!

 

[madball1969]

Yes it's mostly city miles. Well I'll check the air pressure and do a tune up and air filter and hopefully that will help, Thanks!

 

[joey]

14 mpg around town isn't bad, shoot even with my improvements I am only getting 15 to 16 mpg around town... I don't think I would complain.

 

[madball1969]

LOL oh ok. I guess I'll just have to get my VW fixed and use that for all my running around.

 

[98GRDisco]

I have a 98 get 12mpg city but 16mpg hwy.

 

[Mark]

I get 15 City and 17 Highway

I follow these simple rules:

## Comply with recommended fluid/filter changes periodicity.
## Watch tire pressures.
## Fix stuff the moment it happens.
## AND/OR Do not drive long after a code light is thrown.

But the most important Rule:
Stay in constant touch with THIS forum for the best Discovery information.

4 year owner and running fine...