2011 35d gas mileage questions??

[Epacy]

Gas mileage will increase as the engine is broken in.
I think I have noticed that the diesel I get from Mobil gives me better mileage than what i get from Shell

[Leeman]

Originally Posted by Epacy

Gas mileage will increase as the engine is broken in.
I think I have noticed that the diesel I get from Mobil gives me better mileage than what i get from Shell

I sure hope it does. I don't plan on driving as "gently" as I currently am for much longer.

-- Lee

[alexmish]

Here is an example of fuel economy with diesel.

Total range on this tank is 526.1 miles at the moment, current trip's MPG is 23.2. Driving since last fill up - 30% local roads (NJ suburbs with hills), 70% highway. Mind that the engine did not even have a chance to break-in (466 mi on the car).

And the best of it I found a gas station along my commute (well it might add a mile to a 52-mile commute), where diesel is cheaper than premium and same price for credit cards - $2.75 per gallon ! (those who want to know, it is Shell station next to Pep Boys on Rt 22 west in Union NJ)

P.S. Back in Dec 2007 when I got my 2008 X5 4.8, the average MPG during first 1000 miles was around 12-13 MPG...

[Franklin Joseph]

alex, why does your have sport there? u have a sport button?

[alexmish]

Originally Posted by Franklin Joseph

alex, why does your have sport there? u have a sport button?

Yeap. I have sport package and the adaptive drive. I believe it is the adaptive drive ($3,500 option) which brings the sport button and sport sign on the panel.

I always had it ON on 2008 X5, and will continue to always have it ON on the 2011... After all I've paid $3,500 for it !