I recently drove my standard (150,000km) mx83 from Dubbo to Brisbane and back. Most of the hwy driving was in 110km/h zone where we averaged closer to 120 km/h, with cruise control on.
For the whole trip which included a bit of city stop start, but not too much i averaged 28.5 mpg. The best was 32 mpg....which is pretty bloody good and the worst which was in and around Brissy was 26 mpg.
I'm sure in peak hour it would use a bit more, maybe down to 22 mpg, but i think 18 litres per 100 km is a bit too much. The MX-83 is not an overly heavy car (as many think it is) it's kerb weight is 1440 kg.
I have been told the same thing about the 02 sensors, one mechanic suggesting that they should be replaced at 100,000 km. I will be replacing it as a matter of course as well as getting the auto checked out and the idle speed motor checked as well as it idles high every now and then.
Tue, 10 September 2002 10:56
