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My new KIA Venga 2 (1.6 petrol Automatic) is averaging 25mpg over the first 1,500 miles. Is it normal for a new car to drink juice? Average consumption is quoted at 42.6mpg. It has a 7 yr warranty but can hardly afford to run it for 7 days. Is it best to approach the dealership?
Asked on 17 July 2010 by BB, via email
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Honest John
It’s down to the way you use it. If most of your runs are short from cold it will be on enriched mixture most of the time so will use a lot of petrol. Brim it, take it for a 200-mile run, then re-brim and work out the approximate true consumption.
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