First £70+ fill-up

rory_perrett · Post by **rory_perrett** » 21 Apr 2008, 19:57

Filled the old Xantia 2.1TD today, 62 litres at £114.9 per litre total £71.24 first time £70+ fill ever. I’m going to have to walk more, trying to be very good and I’ve managed to average 49.75 mpg out of the last 3 tank fulls but £70 a fill!! Was 73.9p a litre when I got the car 5 years ago that’s an increase of more than £25 a fill – OUCH! And my boss thinks I’m joking when I tell him I’ve just doubled the value of my car by filling it up.

Anyway, another milestone 222,222 miles came up on the clock so here’s the serious question. The car is still on the original injectors. I know in some circles (probably the ones that sell injectors) it is suggested that they should be replaced every 80,000 miles or so, but would new (reconditioned) injectors improve mpg enough to justify their cost? Doesn’t seem to work out. If I’m doing 49.75mpg now, £200 of reconditioned injectors (and that’s a guess at cost) I would have to up my average to 56mpg for the next 80,000 miles to get my money back at current fuel prices which is 12.5% improvement, sounds a bit too much to me.

Rory

Post by **CitroJim** » 21 Apr 2008, 20:18

Hi Rory

I know, my 2.1TD was running on fumes when I first picked it up. It took £67-worth then

222,222 miles on a 2.1TD! Excellent work! Mine at 91,000 is a real low mileage one then

On the injector subject, basically, if you're not smoking, you're passing the MOT emissions test without a problem and you're returning nearly 50mpg, I'd leave well alone

rory_perrett · Post by **rory_perrett** » 21 Apr 2008, 20:58

91k, its hardly run in. Enjoy it. I do 20k+ a year so hoping mine will last a while longer yet. Don't like the previous C5 much, new C5 looks great in the pictures but probably won't depreciate as fast so won't be that cheap. While modern cars are a lot more reliable the DIY options are disappearing fast. Just hope there's still some decent Xantias around in 3 - 4 years time when I'm looking for my next replacement.

Rory

reblack68 · Post by **reblack68** » 21 Apr 2008, 21:05

If I let the fuel light come on in my work's Transit it costs £90 to fill it.

DaiRees · Post by **DaiRees** » 21 Apr 2008, 21:10

The 406 has a 70l tank plus reserve, I've had it over £70 a few times recently. Won't be long before we're looking at £80 fill ups the way things are going!!

Post by **myglaren** » 22 Apr 2008, 13:18

Not sure where I got it from now, could have been this forum.

PetrolPrices will show you the cheapest prices to fill up in your locality and send weekly updates by email.
This one came yesterday:

Hi Steve,

This is your petrol prices update from www.petrolprices.com. Your
current
settings are to receive e-mail updates weekly.

5 cheapest stations within 5 miles of "NE38 0PE" for Diesel...
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Station : G Nicholson Engineers
Address : Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TD
Brand : Total
Distance: 1.62 miles
Price : 114.9p
Updated : 14-04-2008
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Station : Shell Whitemare Pool
Address : Whitemare Pool, Gateshead, NE10 8YB
Brand : Shell
Distance: 4.09 miles
Price : 114.9p
Updated : 19-04-2008
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Station : Sainsburys Washington
Address : The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7RU
Brand : Sainsburys
Distance: 0.88 miles
Price : 115.9p
Updated : 20-04-2008
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Station : Somerfield Washington
Address : Parsons Road, District 2, Washington, NE37 1EZ
Brand : Somerfield
Distance: 1.13 miles
Price : 116.9p
Updated : 19-04-2008
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Station : Tcs Washington
Address : Heworth Road, Concord, Washington, NE37 2PX
Brand : Total
Distance: 1.71 miles
Price : 116.9p
Updated : 20-04-2008
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Post by **elma** » 22 Apr 2008, 14:29

rory_perrett wrote:While modern cars are a lot more reliable
Rory

I beg to differ.

A lot of my friends drive modern cars and every so often they refuse to start and the warning light comes on.

This involves a day off work, with no warning, and a bill of between £100-£1000 depending on which sensor decided to pack in.

As for the price of fuel, I can't afford it any more.

Sooner I get out of this country the better.

rory_perrett · Post by **rory_perrett** » 22 Apr 2008, 17:36

Elma

I'm afraid I'm showing my age. I class anything newer than about 1990 as modern. Thinking back to the days when you'd buy a 7 or 8 year old car with 60k miles on the clock for about £300 which was on its last legs and nurse it through each week to be able to work on it over the weekend so it would get you to work the following week.

But you are right this refusing to go and lots of flashing lights is no good. And that seems to be the difference, limp home mode had a totally different meaning in the past, mis-fires, seized clutches etc etc but at least you knew what was wrong and could often work round it. Its about this time I should start the VW Beetle and the girlfriend's tights story - but I won't.

Rory

nick · Post by **nick** » 22 Apr 2008, 20:40

myglaren wrote:PetrolPrices will show you the cheapest prices to fill up in your locality and send weekly updates by email.

I wish they'd allow the 5 mile radius to be altered though. I live out in the sticks and every week I get an email from them telling me there aren't any petrol stations within 5 miles !

Post by **myglaren** » 22 Apr 2008, 21:00

Throw in the post codes from the area you are most likely to frequent - where you work or shop, nearest large town (where the prices are likely to be lowest).

nick · Post by **nick** » 22 Apr 2008, 21:07

Yes, I use my work postcode now. I've also emailed them asking if it would be possible to specify a distance other than 5 miles when setting up alerts in future.

Post by **elma** » 22 Apr 2008, 22:43

rory_perrett wrote:Elma

I'm afraid I'm showing my age. I class anything newer than about 1990 as modern. Thinking back to the days when you'd buy a 7 or 8 year old car with 60k miles on the clock for about £300 which was on its last legs and nurse it through each week to be able to work on it over the weekend so it would get you to work the following week.

But you are right this refusing to go and lots of flashing lights is no good. And that seems to be the difference, limp home mode had a totally different meaning in the past, mis-fires, seized clutches etc etc but at least you knew what was wrong and could often work round it. Its about this time I should start the VW Beetle and the girlfriend's tights story - but I won't.

Rory

Then I totally agree with you, just I would call what you call a modern car a car and what you'd call an old one a classic.

DaiRees · Post by **DaiRees** » 23 Apr 2008, 07:57

Good info on Petrol Prices guys. I've been a member for ages but didn't realise you can get e-mail alerts. All set up now

, many thanks! 8)

THELABMAN · Post by **THELABMAN** » 28 Apr 2008, 18:54

I'm realy peed off at difference in price between petrol and diesel now, it's up to 11p a litre and sometimes more in the lanarkshire area, plus the price has gone up 4p a litre in a week

MikeT · Post by **MikeT** » 28 Apr 2008, 19:11

Is it still true that diesel cost less to produce than petrol?