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Excess fuel consumption
I've had a VW Polo 05-reg for 2yrs. I'm lucky if I get 25mpg urban and 32mpg maximum on a decent run at 60mph. It's always been same.
Asked on 3 June 2011 by Tom mcm
Answered by
Honest John
Common problem with this lousy engine. The injectors squire too much fuel into the bores and the ovalise. See car by car: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/polo-iv-2...d and www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/polo-iv-2...d
If it's running, get rid.
If it's running, get rid.
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