Risky Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I had wondered if the 23mpg figure that the computer gives me was right I've reset the mpg average a few times recently and it seems to be pretty set at that level on long-distance runs in the allroad at "not-quite-licence-risking-speeds". Is that about right for this engine or does it indicate it's a bit unhealthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Assuming it's your Allroad in your sig, at 23 you're doing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'd agree with Mook. A 2.7 V6 twin-turbo in a heavy Allroad, with Quattro...auto???? Then yes. The A6 2.7 is not the most economical at all. Maybe a re-map will help?? The V8 version was about the same (if not slightly better!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 That's pretty impressive, I had one from a Friday night till the Monday morning and only managed 17mpg in it, the treck across town was showing 14mpg, but settled on 17mpg. I really liked it but not the consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 UN-healthy? I think 23mpg is pretty damned impressive to say I only used to get 27mpg out of my 1.8TQS A4!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) It's a manual, but no it isn't spending time in traffic (though with the holiday season starting that may change). I know that the 2.7T does remap well, but it's got 84k up and I'm concerned that upping the power might be a bit hard on the old thing. Also there's often a buit of a load in there which won't help. Edited July 23, 2008 by Risky also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I wouldn't worry about mapping that engine with 84K on it. It's the same basis for the B5 S4 and the B5 RS4, albeit with slightly different internals. The Allroad weighs 1800 KG, so you're never going to get any great mpg out of it. I ran a remapped Allroad 2.5TDI and it never returned more than 31 mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeeve Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 hi mate, was gettin roughly the same mpg on my 2000 allroad and its a manual and got 107k,but now ive got 3 double boron magnets on the fuel inlet + air vortex + ceramic 7 + air filter and the mpg has risen to around 25 ish most of the time which aint bad for the 55 quid i spent getting all the stuff mentioned (car feels a bit more responsive aswell),gonna map mine soon but i want more power but might need stiffer suspension ste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 but now ive got 3 double boron magnets on the fuel inlet + air vortex + ceramic 7 + air filter You bought all that stuff? You fell for the marketing? What is the Ceramic 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeeve Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 seems to work on mine,did some research on the products and it stacked up for me,fell for the marketing!,maybe. ceramic 7 is an internal engine coating that works in a similar way to castrol magnatec,reduces wear,everything moves that little bit better. first tried it on an a4 2.8 quat and it seem to make a difference,for example when i started that up in the mornin i got a second of chatter until everything was lubricated,added ceramic 7 never got it again and that was 6 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 The air vortex thingy is the metal fitment in the intake pipe to make the air swirl? Ceramic 7 - a bit like real Molybedum stuff (not Slick 50). Knowing what you do now, would you use all that stuff again on another car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeeve Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) yea it is that piece of metal,can't really say if it works but for £4.99 and the chance to tinker with the engine it was worth a try,as i said everything on together seems to make a little difference unless my dis is screwed which i would'nt rule out,ive used ceramic 7 on allroad 2.7t,a4 2.8 and a4 3.0l quats and my gti-r,i would use it all again Edited July 25, 2008 by steeeve screwed it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim767 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 i luv my biturbo a6 (02plate)but could a remap help with more bhp & mpg..can any1 tell me where i can get this done.i,m in north derbyshire:roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Welcome to Tyresmoke tim767 Yes, a remap will give you better consumption and more bhp and torque. One of the best that's not too far from you (in Brackley) is APS. Tell them you found their details on Tyresmoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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