Gas Mileage Question ???? - Land Rovers Only

6.0f2504x4 · 06-16-2008, 09:35 PM

I am wondering what kind of mileage I should be expecting from a 2002 Freelander AWD with 60,000 miles and 2.5L V6. I was under the impression that it should be somewhere around 21 mpg, instead it seems to be getting closer to 13 mpg with all highway driving. It is baffling, my 2004 F250 Diesel 4x4 is getting better mileage than this thing and it weighs 7,700 lbs.

I would like to add that it is also continuously giving the code of P1472 but i have since read to ignore that code.

Does anyone have any ideas why it is getting such poor mileage? It is currently running good, as I have repaired all the vacuum lines and the Service Engine soon light is no longer illuminated.

Where else should I look to improve mileage and get it to where it should be?

ArmyRover · 06-17-2008, 06:49 AM

I have no idea what the mpg should be on a freeloader but I cant tell you that your mileage is the same as my lifted with 33" tires V8 range rover classic. So something is definitely wrong and given that code is known to cause a loss of power above 3000 rpm and loss of fuel economy maybe it's time to fix it or enjoy the gas guzzling.

03SilverFL · 08-27-2008, 04:54 PM

2003 Freelander. I drive 160 miles each day all highway. I have 193000 on the odo, 55,000 on a new engine. Driving 75 mph, I average 19 mpg without the air conditioner on. 17 mpg with the ac on. Once I lower speeds to 60-65 (where I can) mpg goes to 20-22. I drive Michigan highways. Goodluck driving slower than 70 mph.

COLOFREELANDER · 08-27-2008, 05:33 PM

I drive an 03 Freelander SE and I usually average 22-26 mpg. That's with both highway and street driving. When were the spark plugs last replaced? The air filter?

06-16-2008, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
6.0f2504x4 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	Gas Mileage Question ???? I am wondering what kind of mileage I should be expecting from a 2002 Freelander AWD with 60,000 miles and 2.5L V6. I was under the impression that it should be somewhere around 21 mpg, instead it seems to be getting closer to 13 mpg with all highway driving. It is baffling, my 2004 F250 Diesel 4x4 is getting better mileage than this thing and it weighs 7,700 lbs. I would like to add that it is also continuously giving the code of P1472 but i have since read to ignore that code. Does anyone have any ideas why it is getting such poor mileage? It is currently running good, as I have repaired all the vacuum lines and the Service Engine soon light is no longer illuminated. Where else should I look to improve mileage and get it to where it should be?

06-17-2008, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,000 Gallery: 0	I have no idea what the mpg should be on a freeloader but I cant tell you that your mileage is the same as my lifted with 33" tires V8 range rover classic. So something is definitely wrong and given that code is known to cause a loss of power above 3000 rpm and loss of fuel economy maybe it's time to fix it or enjoy the gas guzzling. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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08-27-2008, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
03SilverFL Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Gallery: 0	2003 Freelander. I drive 160 miles each day all highway. I have 193000 on the odo, 55,000 on a new engine. Driving 75 mph, I average 19 mpg without the air conditioner on. 17 mpg with the ac on. Once I lower speeds to 60-65 (where I can) mpg goes to 20-22. I drive Michigan highways. Goodluck driving slower than 70 mph.

08-27-2008, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
COLOFREELANDER Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	I drive an 03 Freelander SE and I usually average 22-26 mpg. That's with both highway and street driving. When were the spark plugs last replaced? The air filter?

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