Citroen Xsara Picasso really low mpg help please
Variant: 2.0i exclusive auto
Model Year: 2005
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
Hi all, I've had my Picasso since October 2011. It had done 40,000 miles when I bought it and I have only put 3,000 miles on it in the 15 months I have had it. It was serviced just before I bought it and has full service history.
It's a 2.0i auto, 2005.
It's always done about 27 mpg but over the last two weeks its dropped to only 17.5 mpg. I had it serviced on Monday hoping that would cure it but its still the same.
I've checked that the tyre pressures are correct and I am not a lead foot. I just don't understand why the mpg has dropped so quickly and so low.
Our local mechanic just scratched his head and told me he didn't know why as all seems ok.
Anyone have any ideas?
It's a 2.0i auto, 2005.
It's always done about 27 mpg but over the last two weeks its dropped to only 17.5 mpg. I had it serviced on Monday hoping that would cure it but its still the same.
I've checked that the tyre pressures are correct and I am not a lead foot. I just don't understand why the mpg has dropped so quickly and so low.
Our local mechanic just scratched his head and told me he didn't know why as all seems ok.
Anyone have any ideas?
Posted: Jan 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
Did the mechanic carry out a diagnostic scan and check emissions ?
Posted Jan 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
It`s a long shot, but I had trouble with a 2.0ltr picasso some years ago---mpg dropped, and it turned out to be a faulty Lambda sensor. This should show up tho if you have vehicle scanned as suggested above
Posted Jan 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
No diagnostics were carried out, they looked it over and said all seemed fine and that the service should sort it out... It hasn't so i will have to take it back. £20 petrol has given me 18 miles and now im back on the red :(
Posted Jan 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
Defiantly take it back and get them to scan it. Don`t let them fob you off. If still not happy, get a second opinion.
Posted Jan 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
If you are only getting 18miles for £20 of petrol it's a wonder the car runs !!! To do that mileage it would have to be running so , so rich .If running o.k could it be a fault on your fuel gauge registering incorrectly ?
Posted Jan 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
Honestly I put £20 petrol in the car, dash said I had 88 miles in the tank but I've done 18 miles in it (I reset the counter to see how many I did get). I'm taking it to the garage Monday this is crazy!
Posted Jan 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
It does sound like a faulty oxygen sensor.
Posted Jan 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
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