Went for a run in my 2.0 Tdi Octy today and was very impressed with it on the back roads. It's the first decent high speed run i've had so was keen to see how the car did.

I'm also trying to get the miles in a bit to see if the fuel economy improves. It's about 41.6 at the moment but about 80% of my driving is around town. That's about 20% down on the official combined which is acceptable. Also given that my old 1.5Dci Megane did 52mpg with an official combined of 62mpg (17% down), it seems about right.

What's everyone's experience of this engine and the economy. Has anyone found it to improve as the miles go on and if so by how much.

Observation:

I know the max fuel economy is supposed to be at peak torque and for my car that's about 2500 rpm. I've found that to be correct going by the instantaneous mpg reading on the trip computer but in order to keep the engine in this rev range, I have to hold off to 40mph before going from 3rd to 4th, 55mph before going into 5th and 70mph before going into 6th. I'm just not used to that but the cabin noise doesn't increase really so it's not a problem. I just have to get used to it.

I know what you mean, more economical at 60mph to be in 5th gear, normally get between 45 and 50 mpg out of a tank full,mixed driveing with 9000 miles on the clock. have seen 76.4 on avarage trip display , driving carefully. 35 mpg towing my1100kg caravan.

Used to travel on country lanes to work at 60mph, used to get almost 60mpg on a good journey!! Following an office move, the journey is more 30s and 40s, but still get about 50-55mpg. Trouble is the average is knackered by a trip into Reading, where the fortnight queue means you are talking gallons per mile...!!

47.8 average from the trip computer, not been reset in 40k miles.

47.8 average from the trip computer, not been reset in 40k miles.

Does the trip computer not reset it's self every 100 hours, like it did on the mk1 Octavia's?

My 1.9 tdi has averaged 51.5 for the first 1500 mls, and thats with the DSG box, previous 1.9 110 hp manual did about 53.5.

Went for a run in my 2.0 Tdi Octy today and was very impressed with it on the back roads. It's the first decent high speed run i've had so was keen to see how the car did.

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On runs long enough to get a proper reading my 5,500-mile 2.0 litre Tdi Estate gives between 43 and 53 mpg

Went for a run in my 2.0 Tdi Octy today and was very impressed with it on the back roads. It's the first decent high speed run i've had so was keen to see how the car did.

I'm also trying to get the miles in a bit to see if the fuel economy improves. It's about 41.6 at the moment but about 80% of my driving is around town. That's about 20% down on the official combined which is acceptable. Also given that my old 1.5Dci Megane did 52mpg with an official combined of 62mpg (17% down)' date=' it seems about right.

What's everyone's experience of this engine and the economy. Has anyone found it to improve as the miles go on and if so by how much.

Observation:

I know the max fuel economy is supposed to be at peak torque and for my car that's about 2500 rpm. I've found that to be correct going by the instantaneous mpg reading on the trip computer but in order to keep the engine in this rev range, I have to hold off to 40mph before going from 3rd to 4th, 55mph before going into 5th and 70mph before going into 6th. I'm just not used to that but the cabin noise doesn't increase really so it's not a problem. I just have to get used to it.[/quote'] Hi Jonnyc Did you read my reply on why I changed from the Mk 1 Octy to the New Mk2 105 bhp Ambience estate. The Mk1 I had I On runs it used to average 57 mpg On long runs the best I done was 63mpg. My new Octy Is better still Iam averaging 62mpg on a run, to G/yarmouth I got 70mph going and 68mpg coming back 2 weeks ago went Calais And got 71mph going coming back got 65mph (but i was well loaded down )

Does the trip computer not reset it's self every 100 hours' date=' like it did on the mk1 Octavia's?

My 1.9 tdi has averaged 51.5 for the first 1500 mls, and thats with the DSG box, previous 1.9 110 hp manual did about 53.5.[/quote']

Does anyone know if Octy 2s have the odometer reset facility that some SEATs have? If you hold the trip reset button for ages (I think its about half a minute, but I can

The odometer is only active for the first 1000mls after that it becomes inopertive

Does anyone know if Octy 2s have the odometer reset facility that some SEATs have? If you hold the trip reset button for ages (I think its about half a minute, but I can

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I'd love confirmation of this!

And how many times can it be reset in this way?

Springlea seems to have confirmed my thoughts. You can reset the Odo as many times as you want until the first

So this odometer trick. How do you do it?

So this odometer trick. How do you do it?

As I recall, you just press and hold the Odo trip button until it resets. But this only works on New cars or cars with less than 1,000 miles on the Odo.

My car has only 600 miles on it but holding down the trip button only displays the distance and time to the next service. Do you mean the main odometer or the trip odometer? By the way, i'm using maxidot.

My car has only 600 miles on it but holding down the trip button only displays the distance and time to the next service. Do you mean the main odometer or the trip odometer? By the way, i'm using maxidot.

You have to remember I'm basing this on my SEAT Toledo, so I'm assuming that the electronics on an Octy is similar. But I think (it was 2 years ago when I did this) I pressed the dash Trip reset button for at least half a minute-it may even have been for a minute and that reset the Odo. I don't suppose it makes much difference these days as cars servicing is governed by secret forces under the bonnet and a 1,000 miles off the Odo doesn't really have much impact on resale value. My car is on a PCP, so by resetting I've saved myself

You have to remember I'm basing this on my SEAT Toledo, so I'm assuming that the electronics on an Octy is similar. But I think (it was 2 years ago when I did this) I pressed the dash Trip reset button for at least half a minute-it may even have been for a minute and that reset the Odo. I don't suppose it makes much difference these days as cars servicing is governed by secret forces under the bonnet and a 1,000 miles off the Odo doesn't really have much impact on resale value. My car is on a PCP, so by resetting I've saved myself

As far as I am aware the main dealer has to connect the car to the Computor to operate the Odometer.

As far as I am aware the main dealer has to connect the car to the Computor to operate the Odometer.

I think I might have started something which I am beginning to regret. :orb_blue: But it does work on SEATs of the mark 4 Golf design. :orb_angel Honest.

Went for a run in my 2.0 Tdi Octy today and was very impressed with it on the back roads. It's the first decent high speed run i've had so was keen to see how the car did.

I'm also trying to get the miles in a bit to see if the fuel economy improves. It's about 41.6 at the moment but about 80% of my driving is around town. That's about 20% down on the official combined which is acceptable. Also given that my old 1.5Dci Megane did 52mpg with an official combined of 62mpg (17% down)' date=' it seems about right.

What's everyone's experience of this engine and the economy. Has anyone found it to improve as the miles go on and if so by how much.

Observation:

I know the max fuel economy is supposed to be at peak torque and for my car that's about 2500 rpm. I've found that to be correct going by the instantaneous mpg reading on the trip computer but in order to keep the engine in this rev range, I have to hold off to 40mph before going from 3rd to 4th, 55mph before going into 5th and 70mph before going into 6th. I'm just not used to that but the cabin noise doesn't increase really so it's not a problem. I just have to get used to it.[/quote']

Recently purchased a Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance and love it to bits. The last car i drove only had 4 gears so you can well imagine how six gears takes a bit of getting used too.

Don't do a great deal of mileage so have not really been interested in MPG although i do welcome a much better MPG than before.

Was interested in this discussion as i was always lead to believe you got up the gear box as quickly as possible but with six gears i have got into the habit of occasionally missing gears to get to the top doing less than 60 MPH.

Excuse my ignorance but can you confirm that what you are doing through the gears for economy's sake is acceptable for the long term wear and tear of the gearbox? and is infact more beneficial than the way i drive at the moment. I want to drive and keep this beautiful car at it's peak condition.

Now that we have some cold weather conditions can someone point out the best settings for the Climatronic Heating System. The manual, in my opinion, is none too clear, and indicates that heating and ventilation can be regulated automatically in the "Econ" mode but only touches on the subject, without any real clarity. At the moment i tend to use the manual settings for conforts sake.

Would welcome other peoples views and experiences

I change gear at or just above 2000 rpm. This equates roughly to the speeds I change up at as mentioned and I gather this is what many other Skoda drivers do. The gearbox shouldn't be damaged or suffer extra wear as it is designed for this. Changing up at 4500 rpm or 1000 rpm is a diferent story and of course will put more wear on the gearbox.

No complaints here on the Cimatronic system. I would never even consider turning it off TBH and imagine that most people would agree with me.

It regulates the temperature well a rarely needs adjustment. The only time I switch off 'auto' is if I need to demist the windscreen or turn on re-circ to avoid nasty odours getting into the cabin.

My comfort suffers considerably within a few minutes of it being off especially with our ever warmer summers and colder winters.

As I understand it, econ is much the same as climate control except it can't get you cooler than the outside temperature.

Since the cold snap, I've been clicking on the individual face level/body level controls which seem to warm you up quicker! When comfortable I go back to the plain "econ" mode, and just set the temperature control up and down to suit what I want. But if the fan is going too fast and noisy, I just click that down a couple of turns - it all balances out after a few minutes warming up. Of course the screen demist buttons are also very helpful this time of the year.

Re gear changing, even after 5 months I still tend to go 1, 2, 3, 6 around town - just a habit I guess but that works okay for me. Out on the open road I use them all and get a buzz out of the higher revs!! [boy racer - not!]

Grateful for your replies.

JohnnyC - Are you actually saying that whilst driving in urban conditions with 30/40 MPH speed limits you always stay in 3rd gear and unlike myself and ednmra move through the gear box 1,2,3,6 occasionally, and if so by driving this way you get better MPG in urban trafic conditions?

Not too sure if when using the Climatronic system, unlike ednmra, who appears to use the "econ" mode in winter, you say you never move from "auto" in both summer and winter? Would this not also have an adverse effect on MPG?

I am not nit-picking, just trying to find the best sensible solution to getting the best from my new Octavia.

Not too sure if when using the Climatronic system, unlike ednmra, who appears to use the "econ" mode in winter, you say you never move from "auto" in both summer and winter? Would this not also have an adverse effect on MPG?

Not actually owning an Octy yet (Roll on January) but having owned a Mk4 Golf and a SEAT Toledo, both with Climatronic air con, I know how those Climatronic devices work. In normal AUTO mode the air

If I remember my physics, the mpg penalty would be roughly proportional to how cold you want the car to be, compared with the outside temperature. So if you are driving at 110 degrees in Las Vegas, and want the car to be at 65, it will cost you in gas! But to cool our typical "summers" down to bearable for a few days a year is hardly worth worrying about.

BTW agree about the drying effect - much better/quicker demist with auto on. But you can dry the air without cooling it all that much - probably get a good effect with auto on, but set only a degree or two lower than ambient.

If I remember my physics' date=' the mpg penalty would be roughly proportional to how cold you want the car to be, compared with the outside temperature. So if you are driving at 110 degrees in Las Vegas, and want the car to be at 65, it will cost you in gas! But to cool our typical "summers" down to bearable for a few days a year is hardly worth worrying about.

I think the excellent economy I