"E. Newnes" <enewns45@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:57:47 +1000, "RogerM" <RogerM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>Actually I thought of that, but overall, they still use **** loads more
>>fuel
>>even when being driven sedately.
>
> That is not correct at all. A turbo powered engine is quite efficient.
> I have a 2.0 litre engine which runs at around 15 PSI boost max.
>
> The ECU calculated average fuel consumption is 8.2L/100. On the
> highway it sips the stuff at around 5.5 .. 6L/100.
>
> Under lots of boost the fuel consumption rises of course, but hgih
> boost is used only for hill climbing or overtaking cars quickly.
>
****, I eat my words, that is an excellent figure. The turbos I have had
were very thirsty but then again I have a heavy right foot.
Beers & Cheers
Roger
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