BAD GAS Milage ????

[AudiBam1]

I have an Audi a4 2.8 Q. I only get 13.6L per 100 km make that sucks 400 km's per tank !! Is this the normal with these cars.Or will a tune up help ? does anybody have any ideas ???

[miko84]

Hi Unfortunately I'm used to miles per gallons... I shouldnt be being an engineer, but there you go.
Anyway, I converted into miles per gallon, and the answer is 20mpg for your car, bearing in mind that my 1.8 20V A4 (2WD) will return 27-30 mpg normal driving (not motorway), then I think you have nothing to worry about. It sounds quite good to get 20mpg from a 2.8 Q.

If the consumption you're talking about is motorway/highway driving, i.e constant speed, 60-80 mph, then I'd consider looking further into it.

Hope it helps.

PS: if you have a look at the sticker in your car manual if you have it (where you'd look for the paint code), there shold be a number near it that tells you what the car should consume when new. Make allowances for age, but it should give you a rough indication.

[AudiBam1]

HEY

Miko thanks for the info..

Since I have incresaced the tire pressure even getting better gas milage 13.9


Well now i have another 2 problems ..


1. I have no heat in the car .. so to fix the thero $ 400


2. Need snow tires $500