Problem, petrol just disappearing?

  1. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Cumbria Posts: 1653 BMW E46 325ci
    #1
    Ive noticed recently that my petrol is going down like nobodies business. Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of possible problems?

    Thanks
  2. Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Dudley Posts: 1634 106 GTI
    #2
    may be a leek initially in the fuel tank or anywere along the fuels route the injectors also near the injectors.

    Also maybe a blockage of some kind? fuel filter or sprak plugs been changed latley? also have u noticed anything different in the way the car drives currentyl?
  3. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11423
    #3
    Open bonnet
    Is an engine there?
    Problem solved.
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
    #4
    ECU light on? if yes, the the engine could be in Safe Mode which basically makes the car run pretty rich (bad for mpg)
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield
    #5
    this happened to me a while back, the fuel filter had a hole in it so when the car was running it was spraying out. Could be worth a look mate.
  6. Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 manchester Posts: 1704 vtr turbo
    #6
    do you notice any puddles under the car ect. If you car is performing the same id say its a leak some were.
  7. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Essex Posts: 300 Black Saxo VTS
    #7
    Possible over-fuelling?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 Notts Posts: 6227 White pug 106 1.6
    #8
    when was your last service ? mine dont look like its had one for the past 60k miles and it drains it idleing on my drive when im working on it... ( project car ) ill put 5 liter in and it will last say 4 hours max ? heap of shit