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Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4
v8 economy

Had a trip to Essex to see family and was impressed to see this on the trip, probably 1-2 mpg out but still ok and the new arb made the journey much more enjoyable.


 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm 
 
Post #179098413th Mar 2017 7:51 pm
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Mogwyth
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I would do it brim to brim, mine doesn't even get close to that sitting 60mph on the motorway, think the official figures are 23 - 18 - 13.

External temp seems high too was it really 70 down south today.
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Charliecloud
 


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Location: Tonbridge
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Excellent - I took mine out this afternoon, first time in 3 weeks and on a 20mile stop start B road journey it showed 17 mpg on the dash. I did have SWMBO and daughter in the car, so we were just taking it easy. Very Happy
  
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geoffsnook
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
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Wales 

Had my supercharger sport a weel now still can't get it above 12.5 mpg Mr. Green
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Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

I had parked it in direct sun in a car park in Essex, this was Saturday afternoon, it was quite warm! I thought it was maybe 2 or maybe 3 mpg out but to be honest I stayed at under 65 and it was a very smooth journey considering some of the trip was on the M25!
 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm 
 
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Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
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I saw 26.2mpg on mine when I first had it. Now on ATRs so 25mpg is the best I've seen on the dash. Some roads are better than others. A trip to Cornwall and I was stuck at 22mpg.
  
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Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I get 50mpg from my TDi Skoda snooze-mobile but I am in serious risk from dying of boredom so cannot wait to buy a 4.4 disco, plus I won't be killing off baby seals and the ozone layer every time I fill up on diesel Twisted Evil
  
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SafariDave
 


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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

My girls D3 V8 in California gets us up to Max of 26 MPG on highway with Cruise Control on 70-75mph. When the temp outside is about 70-75F and no wind.
My D3 V8 in NYC on highway gets me Max 23mpg on highway with Cruise Control on at 65mph. If I go faster then 65 the mpg will drop. (getting a BG cleaning done this month).
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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Mogwyth
 


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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Is that US MPG? If so even your 23 is equivalent to UK 28mpg!
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05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
 
 
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Yes, US MPG. Smile
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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KP-disco's wrote:
I get 50mpg from my TDi Skoda snooze-mobile but I am in serious risk from dying of boredom so cannot wait to buy a 4.4 disco, plus I won't be killing off baby seals and the ozone layer every time I fill up on diesel Twisted Evil
you will be visiting more filling stations though!! 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm 
 
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Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I like filling station coffee, that and the cheery demeanour of the attendants especially on nights Evil or Very Mad I'd love a TDV6 but am concerned about the governments alleged £10/day levy on diesel engined vehicles, but I suppose a 4.4 V8 petrol wouldn't be treated any fairer!! I'm so confused Banging Head
  
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jjvd21
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackLR3

I get about 9 mpg USA Thumbs Up
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SafariDave
 


Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
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9 is terrible! In bad NYC traffic Worst I get is about 11mpg. Try using the Eco on the heater.
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Now Im not being sceptical here but people are saying they are getting the same mpg from their petrol v8s as our v6 diesels?
  
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