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BravoOne
 


Member Since: 17 Jun 2005
Location: Norwich
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3
Tip Of the Week?

Hi Guys (And I am sure Gals!)

Sorry if this is in the wonrg section.

Tip of the week:

I cruise alot at 50mph (mainly because of the road conditions) and have noticed that if you have the autobox in 'D' it is actually only in 5th Gear, so quickly tap the gears across to sport and force a change to 6th then drop back to Auto mode and you will save 500rpm at 50mph!

Note this will not work unless you are goling at least 48mph (on my model [SE])

But it does save fuel and on a long run could save all of us some money and help.

Hope this helps

Richard
  
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BN
 


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Steady on BravoOne, don't be too hasty in getting to the high gears too soon. It don't always compute with good electronic controls, such as in the D3.

For instance when cruising down a hill the electronics will actually cut off the gas to save fuel. Also the optimimum revs are 1900 to 2000 in the TDV6. That means if you stay in 4th gear for instance at those revs, you will more than likely get even better mpg results.

The LR and other sophicated vehicles are now based on good well tried truck technology. A truck can drive for miles in 7th gear and get better results than in 8th or similar. They often are driven through built up areas in 6th gear. Trucks have a vital green band in the tacho now around the 1300 rpm depending on the make of truck and that is god (well it should be if the driver is any good) to the driver.

D3 is not a lot different. Fill your tank and try the full tank to refill again test. Thats when it is all reveilled.
  
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BravoOne
 


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Fuel

OK Ive done the tests, yes it does save about 4 miles per gallon, which is not alot, but it all helps!
  
Post #1491429th Aug 2005 7:33 am
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KL
 


Member Since: 16 Jun 2005
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
Re: Fuel

BravoOne wrote:
OK Ive done the tests, yes it does save about 4 miles per gallon, which is not alot, but it all helps!


4 mpg saving is a lot!
 Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles 
 
Post #1491729th Aug 2005 8:04 am
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BN
 


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Re: Fuel

kevinlally wrote:
BravoOne wrote:
OK Ive done the tests, yes it does save about 4 miles per gallon, which is not alot, but it all helps!


4 mpg saving is a lot!


Basically that is about a £500 per annum saving if you cover 25,000 miles per year.
  
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BravoOne
 


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Almost enough to purchase the hands free kit!!! Rolling Eyes
  
Post #1511129th Aug 2005 8:53 pm
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BravoOne wrote:
Almost enough to purchase the hands free kit!!! Rolling Eyes


Better than a kick up the nether regions. Very Happy
  
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rich
 


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but the hands free is worth evry cent .. just had it fitted today... yahoo.. Will post on the correct topic too.
 Near enough 40 degrees South!!!  
Post #1514030th Aug 2005 8:06 am
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rich wrote:
but the hands free is worth evry cent .. just had it fitted today... yahoo.. Will post on the correct topic too.


There you go then Rich two benefits in one, excellent. Very Happy
  
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