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My Vectra is a 2

Tiny
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Hi my vectra is a 2.0 dti is using alot of diesel im only getting about 35 to a gallon, have changed stat and coolant temp sender and had full service, it has got two broken glowplugs
Saturday, January 19th, 2013 AT 8:04 PM

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Tiny
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Thats part of the issue as you are using up fuel in that cylinder when cold.

Otherwise most of mileage is driving habits. Try changing your habits to see if it will get better

Roy
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Saturday, January 19th, 2013 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
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Thanks roy so if I get glowplugs sorted it should improve
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Saturday, January 19th, 2013 AT 8:20 PM
Tiny
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It should make a difference, yes

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Saturday, January 19th, 2013 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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What else could it be apart from glowplugs.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2013 AT 9:04 PM
Tiny
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Just what I stated in my original answer

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Saturday, January 19th, 2013 AT 9:06 PM

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