I recently bought a BMW 1 series 118i. It's a 2010 reg and has very low mileage. I love it so far, but fuel consumption is pretty grim.
It's an auto, which I thought might improve the fuel consumption as I do a lot of inner city driving. However, I'm getting about 280 miles out of a full tank.
Is this reasonable when doing short city journeys, or could there be something wrong with the car itself? It's all under warranty at the moment so I figured it would be better if I got any issues fixed ASAP.
>>17859111
No you should be getting much more than that. We're talking about a low-revving NA I4 engine in a lightweight car, you should be getting at least 350 miles per tank. Even my 2007 530i is getting more miles per gallon than your car which is insane.
>>17859147
Thanks for the response.
Are there any particular issues which could cause such shitty fuel consumption?
It has had a recent oil change, new tyres, new brake pads (not that this would make a difference). Exhaust is fine, no blowing.
Petrol tank leak maybe? Something catching underneath?
>>17859166
It could be a problem with the fuel lines or the fuel filter. Could also be clogged injectors. What is the mileage on it? You might need new spark plugs.
>>17859178
Only 36,000 miles on the clock.
>>17859111
Automatic transmissions use more fuel in real life
You got memed on
>>17859274
Spark plugs should be fine still, try putting some fuel system cleaner like techron into the gas tank the next few times you fill up and see if that helps. If not then there might be an issue with the fuel filter. A leak would be obvious because it would smell of gas and you'd see it under your car so I don't think it's that.
>>17859111
I don't usually post such coarse material online, but you, sir, are an absolute imbecile. Why would you purchase an 1800 Beemer in auto? Woman.
>>17859305
That's not the issue at all. Modern autos have nearly the same consumption as a standard. In any case there's no way in hell it's causing him to have 100 less miles per tank.