Mals BA XR6T Member 381 Member For: 22y 5m 16d Location: Sydney Posted 20/01/03 03:48 AM Share Posted 20/01/03 03:48 AM I've noticed that a lot of small runs dramatically increases fuel... after a week of short runs (city) I was up over 20ltr/100km!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Member 453 Member For: 22y 5m 17d Location: Kurrajong, Sydney Posted 20/01/03 04:29 AM Share Posted 20/01/03 04:29 AM esky said: You guys must flog your cars. I only get 13's. Yup, 13.0 for me and that's a range of driving. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffnstuff Member 287 Member For: 22y 6m 18d Posted 20/01/03 04:33 AM Author Share Posted 20/01/03 04:33 AM 20 !!! Yikes - suddenly I feel a 'hole' lot better... geddit! I'm not babying my car and every now and again I take 'er out to 4.5 - 5K in the gears as per running in procedures. It has been very hot over here in the wine state so she can feel a little flat in the heat. Also being an auto may make a difference. off subject a little. Anyone experienced a loud 'crack' sound coming from the dash. both sides seem to do it. Its done it about 6-7 times now. Does not seem to tie in with road bumps or corners. almost like there are joints in the air ducts that move with temperature. or summink...cheers to the group. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tupperware Member 113 Member For: 22y 4m 21d Location: South Brizzy Posted 20/01/03 04:47 AM Share Posted 20/01/03 04:47 AM Yeah, I've heard the dash noise a few times aswell, but not as loud. It only seems to happen when the car is left out in the sun. I think (which doesn't count for much) it is the crash pad expanding in the heat. When I drive off and the car flexes the pad settles in again. I've pushed down on it towards the outer edges and that also settles it.I suppose you have to expect some thermal expansion at 40+ degrees inside a car over summer. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 7m 8d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 20/01/03 06:03 AM Share Posted 20/01/03 06:03 AM tupperware said: It only seems to happen when the car is left out in the sun. I think (which doesn't count for much) it is the crash pad expanding in the heat. When I drive off and the car flexes the pad settles in again. I've pushed down on it towards the outer edges and that also settles it.I suppose you have to expect some thermal expansion at 40+ degrees inside a car over summer. I hope it *isn't* the car flexing.....I suspect it is temperature related as mentioned and something is contracting once your A/C cools it down..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tupperware Member 113 Member For: 22y 4m 21d Location: South Brizzy Posted 20/01/03 06:17 AM Share Posted 20/01/03 06:17 AM Sorry, when I said flex I mean the slight chassis twist when you drive off a gutter or similar.Speaking of flex I had a tempory company car (VR exec.) which need a windscreen replacement. The repair guy pulled the windscreen when the car wasn't on level ground. It flexed that much the new screen wouldn't fit until the car was moved to flat ground! The screen adds more structual support than most realise. Sorry a bit off the topic Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest librandragon Guests Posted 20/01/03 10:29 AM Share Posted 20/01/03 10:29 AM Receiving 14.9 on premium unleaded, that doesn't bother you when you don't pay for fuel. Yes, I too hear the dash noise in the heat. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 20/01/03 09:13 PM Share Posted 20/01/03 09:13 PM 13? ive still got like 15.9 or so.. dunno if this is because of the exhaust or what.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/663-hole-in-the-tank/page/2/#findComment-6908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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