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Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:20 pm
by awj85
In March time I am probably going to travel from Sunderland to Devon and return.  Is going to be 800 miles driving in total (estimated)
The x IS LPG converted and I'm wondering about the cost.  I've not had the car for too long so you guys would have a better idea than me of the REAL mpg.  Can someone kindly illustrate the estimated fuel cost?  Obviously to the current cost of gas as prices will no doubt increase before then .

I'm thinking the train would be greatly dearer as there will be two adults and a child so car will be cheaper.  Plus once at the other end if I have no wheels it will be public transport which again will be more £.

Thanks for your help again.  :-)

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:57 pm
by Ubatoid
I would say a three tank journey in my 4.4 LPG about £150 +

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:31 pm
by IanP
16 mpg on gas

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:52 pm
by Ubatoid
[quote="awj85"]
Just checked and its a 84 litre tank; don't think I've ever put no where near that amount in ..........
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Not all at once Dilbert !  :P

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:54 pm
by Ubatoid
[quote="IanP"]
16 mpg on gas
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Someone needs to get a tune up or go easier on the loud pedal  :blink:

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:00 pm
by awj85
:)).

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:04 pm
by Imy
On motorway I can get 300 miles out of an 80 litre tank at a cost of approx £45

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:50 pm
by IanP
[quote="Ubatoid"]
[quote="IanP"]
16 mpg on gas
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Someone needs to get a tune up or go easier on the loud pedal  :blink:
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Built for speed..... :))

But seriously, the computer shows 19-20 mpg, but when you calculate it out, it comes to about 16mpg. Always thought it was down to the lower calorific value of the gas and the way the computer makes a guess about consumption from throttle position etc

Re: Cost of journey

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:46 pm
by Ubatoid
Always thought it was down to the lower calorific value of the gas and the way the computer makes a guess about consumption from throttle position etc
Spot on.