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Old 11-19-2007, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by xdjio View Post
Hi guys,

I've posted once before about the 300D I bought (84, one owner, 305000km). Hopefully you vaguely recall!

I drive almost exclusively in the city, and have noticed that I've got about a half tank (so, 40 litres or so) and have gotten about 350 Km out of it. That seems a little poorer than I'd expected - about 8.75L/km or roughly 21mpg? Is that what I should expect in the city? I'd assumed I should be getting more like 25mpg or so.

If it's within the realm of reasonableness (which it might be, because there have been a few occasions when I have driven it hard and fast on the freeway on this tank) then that is fine... but if not, what should I start looking at?

I'll also check around on the forum but figured I'd post here. If I take any action I'll update and pass on whatever I learn!

Best,

Josh
My 83 gets around 25 when i use it for commuting and around town. Should be a direct comparision to your 84, same differential and trans spec. And around 27-28 on the road.

Using the A/c a lot will reduce the number slightly.

Since the 300D is not a fast machine, I tend to drive it in a manner that ekes out the highest mileage..... different game, still fun.

Jim
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