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That's a point, according to suzuki I am actually 2 people on my own so adding my tools and a passenger gets me fairly close to gvm most of the time so yes actually I'm quite happy to be getting 200 miles to the tank.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
A few tips for improving fuel consumption on these cars, regardless of what they're used for.
- IME Japanese cars don't like supermarket petrol. The additive package is different. Use a branded petrol. Esso allegedly has less or no ethanol (ethanol reduces mpg slightly as it has a lower calorific value than petrol). They run best on super unleaded because it's E5, not because of the higher octane, which is irrelevant in a Jimny. However you will probably not get the cost difference per litre back. It might reduce fuel consumption by 3% but cost 9% more!
- Denso iridium spark plugs can squeeze an extra 1 mpg or so, compared to standard plugs. They are reasonably priced.
- If the car takes more than 2 miles for thw temp gauge to reach normal, consider a new thermostat. It's not easy to change on the M13A, unfortunately.
I only had this jimny on the road for about a week before the change to e10 so didn't really get time to adjust to the expected fuel consumption difference between the auto and the manual. That said though I have had one tank of super in because that was all there was and I did think it drove better but I figured it was psychosomatic because of the expense.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
I get 32-35MPG (~ 7.5 m/l) out of my Gen 3 with 215/75 tyres, that gives me a theoretical range of 300 miles, not that I ever test the tank, I usually fill up at about 220-250 miles. I have a tow bar and a fair amount of tools in the back.
I did a 200 mile round trip on Saturday to take my Mum out for lunch, our 16Kg dog was in the back, but it was only me in the front seats. I drove at a steady speed (60-65 on the main roads (dual), 50-55 on the minor roads), you would think the long run would have given a bit more MPG, but it didn't.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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