Mpg and performance question

[NeilC]

Hi all, have 2ltr DSL xe, getting 36 - 37 mpg at mo, short m way trip to work. Also when I put foot down hard, no power until the kick comes in but this is on and off. Is this normal or ????. Any help appreciated. Ta

[TJK]

HI NEIL

 

 Neil is this ANY BLACK SMOKE FROM THE CAR?

TREVOR

[NeilC]

No mate the loss of power is mainly 1st 2nd gear sometimes 3rd it's like the power is there but it doesn't go?

[TJK]

have a look at the intercooler pipe off or split

TREVOR

[NeilC]

Where's that lol will have to get my mate to check it, I know nothing!?

[TJK]

its is the left side by the rad just under the air filter box

and the other is under the car right side of the intercooler

TREVOR

[NeilC]

Cheers Trevor, have a look tomorrow and let u know. Much appreciated. Car rear parking sensors don't work been told it's faulty control module, is there anyone who does these for less than a mortgage lol

[TJK]

IT WOULD BE BEST TO LOOK ON eBay FOR MODULE

BUT WHAT MAKES THEM SURE IT IS THAT IT COULD BE JUST A SENSOR

TREVOR

[NeilC]

Garage I bought it from said that but they dragged it out until warranty expired so don't trust them now, do u think putting it on machine would be best idea?

[NeilC]

When you first turn the ignition on there is a high pitched tone that lasts for a few seconds if that helps?

[TJK]

put an ear to them first and hear if they tick

[NeilC]

No sounds from sensors Trevor

[TJK]

HI NEIL

looks like module then I was trying to save money

sorry it was not easy  fix go on eBay for module

they are very easy to fit all the best

TREVOR

[NeilC]

Ta for you help mate

[TJK]

how did you get on with the pipe on intercooler

[NeilC]

Looks ok but will get mate to have look when he gets off honeymoon. Thought about seeing if there were any owners near me who would give it the once over, might just be me as not had diesel car before ?

[TJK]

I will give you my no 01462811077 land line and tell you where to look and what you hope not to find

[NeilC]

Much appreciated mate, off work soon so will give u a bell

[Jagwaar]

Fingers crossed you get it sorted mate, its definitely a problem somewhere as my 2L d se was getting a steady indicated of 54mpg on a recent trip around European MWs. Normal crappy mw driving in the uk is 46-48.

Ben

[NeilC]

Ta mate, my mechanic is on honeymoon at mo n I don't have a clue lol did a no no today and put supermarket fuel in, it kangerood and kicked out black smoke, me silly !Removed!!!

[NeilC]

Well stuck that little pipe back on, little smoke but seems to be getting less so fingers crossed!! Ta Trevor

[NeilC]

Aaagh, can supermarket DSL cause black smoke and loss of power or am I back to square one ??

[NeilC]

Just had car on machine and checked out, air con pipes broken, egr tied up with cable ties, leaking inter cooler pipes - advice, uneconomical to repair, fumeing!!!!

[dakeb]

That doesn't sound too expensive? You can replace the hoses and blank off the EGR.

[NeilC]

Turbo whining too though, place I got it from said they will repair it so might not be all bad?