consumption

Have got a c250td estate (1998) which normally delivers reasonable fuel consumption, however when towing a caravan (1200kg) have only been getting around 19 mpg. Has anybody had similar experiences? Is this the norm?

Chaps I have an E class and its got about 3500 miles until the next service. I have noticed this that I need to add 1.5 litres of oil. Do I have a heavy oil consuption or is this normal? Any advice as what might be the problem. Cheers Ian

I'm well pleased at the moment so I though I would share my joy with you guys. Went down to Brighton today for a freinds kids Christening, about 100mls each way, and my fuel consumption has shocked me. I managed to get an average for today of 42mpg :bannana: :bannana: Yesterday I got 38mpg...

Wonder if any of you good folks have experience with this. Every service, John Griffiths sticks a litre of synth top-up oil in the boot. Normally i will top up and get through a litre in about 6,000 miles or so. My engine is the 2.8 litre straight six, 24 valve. Is this a normal sort...

We've had the car for 2 and a half months now and everythings great! Problem free so far :) but there is one thing im worried about.....having done 3,000 miles im only getting 30mpg.....I know the cold weather's kicked in n everything but isnt 30mpg a little low? MB says the E320 CDI should be...

Hi there thanks for taking ur time to read my article! im thinking of buying a USED (1999/2000) ML270 CDi (auto) , i have a Honda CRV at mo which is s**t! revs at 3,500rpm@70mph! gosh do i hate this thing! needs a service every 6,000miles (@£285), drinks petrol like theres no tomorrow...