Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
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My First Disco - I Have A Few Questions Please...
After much deliberation and searching I have just bought my first LandRover, it was a Private Sale, Disco 3 HSE 06 with 27K on the clock, a very nice car!
My first question, can anyone recommend where I should go for servicing/repairs (I live in Bolton),
What MPG should I be getting? This car is fitted with a 'Tunit' box and the previous owner said it does 25mpg, however he was fibbing because over 2 weeks I have got just 21mpg.
After just 2 weeks and 300 miles, the car has started warning that the 'drivers door is open' when it isn't! Has anyone any ideas or what I should do? I hope it's something simple/cheap, I've just paid a lot of money for this otherwise 'as-new' awesome vehicle!
Thanks in advance.
10th Mar 2011 3:00 pm
Goffie01
Member Since: 24 Jul 2008
Location: Shropshire
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BLIMEY OVER 63K My D3 probably averager 30 mpg even with General Grabber at2s on for 40K of those. Sounds like it needs looking at as i thrashed mine for 3.5 years and never got less than 27mpg.
You need to get TFC (10forcash) to do your servicing, he will come to your home or workplace and what he doesn't know aint worth knowing.
MPG does seem a touch low unless you've got a very heavy foot or a very heavy trailer!
Good to see another NW Member, you will have to get involved in the offroad days etc!
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10th Mar 2011 4:50 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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A1 Landrovers in Bury always get a good on here ...never used them myself as im still under warranty ....but lots of others have
Try wiggling the wiring loom that goes into the door ...you will have to take the kick panel off to get to the connector thoughG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
10th Mar 2011 4:58 pm
ZacSmith
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Dover
Posts: 709
Mine has AT2s on. Does 26mpg on a slow motorway run but avaerages about 23 indicated.VIN: A175A328***
10th Mar 2011 6:32 pm
Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
Lots of threads on economy but very dependent on how you drive. Don't expect 30 mpg in my experience just be pleasantly surprised when you achieve it and that requires flat roads, motorway, 60 mph and light winds as evidenced by my recent trip matching those criteria. (over 154 miles)
10th Mar 2011 6:39 pm
DiscoDunc
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32 mpg I can only dream about that - I only get 24mpgDuncan
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10th Mar 2011 6:45 pm
DiscoStu
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Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
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Thanks for so many replies already!
I didn't expect so many replies so quickly!
I have spoken to Tunit and they offered to check out the Tunit box.
I can't see a door close switch anywhere, is it a hidden sensor somewhere inside the door?
Thanks
10th Mar 2011 9:36 pm
Spooky
Member Since: 02 Jun 2009
Location: Swindon, Wilts
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Got 33.4 the other day, but I was only cruising ...Regards,
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10th Mar 2011 10:16 pm
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Try a manual calculation, you could be surprised at the difference Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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11th Mar 2011 7:36 am
Will Hay
Member Since: 04 Oct 2010
Location: Beautiful Yorkshire
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Auto or manual?
Motorway or rush hour and/or short journeys?
Big differences in mpg for the above criteria.
29mpg motorways and 22mpg short journeys.D3 incl. genuine glass windscreen, front bi-focal headlights, full width rear bumper, self levelling washer bottle contents and audible 'tick tock' indicator stalk
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11th Mar 2011 9:42 am
hughes_jh
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 294
I have a strong suspicion that a lot of the +30mpg guys are resetting the counter at the top of a hill and then free wheeling down it!
Seriously though I sometimes go on longish drives down the motorway and can easily return 30mpg (according to the computer) without too much effort. However on my 7 mile drive into work through traffic I really struggle to get anywhere near 24mpg (according to the computer).
Also, I find that the computer reading is about 2-3mpg more than the true measurement. So in reality I return an average of 22mpg.
FWIW I have a '56 reg TDV6 HSE
11th Mar 2011 10:34 am
Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
I have seen the computer tell me 17 mpg on local trips with a big hill. The 32mpg was a genuine recorded figure over 154 miles. Not really bothered, I suspect a good working average is about 22-24
You guys have it good! When I had mine it would only do 12 mpg on a good day in central London. You could watch the fuel needle drop. Visit my car detailing blog at http://maksimumdetail.wordpress.com
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I can only dream about that - I only get 24mpg
