What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

[MoVolvos]

Ah, I didn't know there was a difference.

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US Gallons And Imperial Gallons - Why Are They Different?
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[jonesg]

Ah, I didn't know there was a difference.

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US Gallons And Imperial Gallons - Why Are They Different?
https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/artic ... allons.php
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it matters more for beer, milk not so much.

[BlackBart]

It’s that time of year again, kids.

[MoVolvos]

It’s that time of year again, kids.


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Love that you have such a deep secluded driveway to work on your car.
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[BlackBart]

That’s my alley.

[P80GLT]

Just back from an 868 mile trip to London and the fuel consumption of the 2.5T was even better on the road home.

The M6 at St Helens was closed between J23 & J26 so had a detour that screwed the test up a little, apart from that it was a steady national speed limit drive all the way and according to the OBC the average speed on the road home was 65mph

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Before refuelling the OBC display showed I still had 155 miles left after driving 435 miles

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Once filled it was at 560 miles to empty (I didn't expect that on a 2.5T)

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At the filling station the OBC displayed 36.2mpg for my 435 miles (apologies for the blurry pic)

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Calculator out and 54.51 litres of V-Power for 435 miles worked out to 36.4mpg (UK Gallons) and confirmed with the Fuelly app

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That calculates to 30.3mpg US Gallons

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My average for both journeys worked out to 35.25mpg (UK Gallons). Not bad for a 19 years old turbo brick

The car ran flawlessly, not a single fault, no more brake pressure DTCs, no squeaks and creaks from the interior and a thoroughly pleasant drive

[vtl]

it matters more for beer, milk not so much.

We are all Brits when offered to choose an Imperial or US gallon of beer.

[MoVolvos]

That’s my alley.

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You've got some understanding neighbors or it's "your" alley which would be even better.
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[BlackBart]

It's a T-shaped alley. I'm the only one on the block with no driveway, and garage doors on the alley. None of them have garages on this portion. You can get to any house from the other direction.

[BlackBart]

Just back from an 868 mile trip to London and the fuel consumption of the 2.5T was even better on the road home.

These pics remind me that since the Toronto company sent me a rebuilt instrument cluster, the text screens are barely legible in daylight. The brightness knob has no affect. Gauges are fine, text screens are dim.