Running Rich

1. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

   #1 28th October 2006, 22:59

   I have the idea that my car is running rich, i could be completly wrong but my mpg on my car is completly shite, i get proberly 150 to a full tank.. My fuel tank isnt leaking and i cant see anything wrong with the engine, My car is also lump low end.. Any ideas guys. cheers
2. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #2 28th October 2006, 23:11

   i was getting good mpg last week around 40... now getting around 20 let me know how you get on and how do you know if your car is running rich? cheers
3. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

   #3 28th October 2006, 23:18

   Yea no worries m8, ill keep you informed
4. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #4 28th October 2006, 23:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Josh_Phipps Yea no worries m8, ill keep you informed

   cheers
5. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

   #5 29th October 2006, 13:25

   Help....
6. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #6 29th October 2006, 13:33

   little more info
   what saxo
   mods
   
   maybe its your driving stle
   need servicing
7. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #7 29th October 2006, 13:34

   Cant really help you mate but I do feel I have the same issues as yourself (car being very lumpy)
   First gear can be horrible, car isnt smooth at all. Its not misfiring but almost feels as if it is.
   Ive had mine serviced lately so all new plugs so wondering if a new coilpack is needed.
8. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

   #8 29th October 2006, 13:35

   Give it a service and see how you go from there.
9. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

   #9 29th October 2006, 13:55

   Mods:
   Pro-Tech 4-2-1 manifold
   
   Magnex De-cat
   
   Ashley Center Pipe, no Silencer
   
   Powerflow backbox,
   
   K&N Induction Kit
   
   my car spits all the time so its throwing out alot of unburnt fuel... Even when im driving normally and no raging it i dont get very good mpg,
   
   The car has recently had a new oil filter and new oil, Coil Pack..
   
   2000 saxo mk 2 VTR 90Bhp
10. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #10 29th October 2006, 14:00

    what about plugs
11. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

    #11 29th October 2006, 14:06

    nah they aint been changed, i take it you mean spark plugs?
12. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #12 29th October 2006, 14:08

    yeah spark plugs id get them changed then see what hapends
13. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

    #13 29th October 2006, 14:16

    yea will do m8 thanks alot, you know if there is any difference in brands and what are the best ones to get?
14. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #14 29th October 2006, 17:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Josh_Phipps yea will do m8 thanks alot, you know if there is any difference in brands and what are the best ones to get?

    i wouldnt say theres any diffrence as long as they spark
15. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #15 29th October 2006, 17:58

    Get Bosch ones. As Citroen recommend them. I ran NGKs in mine for a bit and it misfired alot.
    
    Bosch FR6KDC.
    
    I got the Super 4 ones in now but cannot remember the code of by heart.
16. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

    #16 29th October 2006, 19:04

    What do you think of Spitfire Triple Platinum Plugs? About £10