Z3 fuel

[Z3das69]

Hi guys today I picked up my z3 2.2 2001. Driving home 19 miles an a normal 40mph rd the fuel gauge went down over quarter of a tank also I wasn't that impressed with the power. Its my 1st z3 . I had a D 1986 318i years ago and was a lot quicker and fuel wasn't bad. Do you think there's something wrong??.

[Greydog]

Morning Darren

Welcome to the Forum

The 2.2 engine always had a reputation for good fuel economy somewhere in the high 20's around town so I suspect you have an issue (or 2)

I would start with the obvious such as, Tyres are the inflated correctly, Brakes nothing binding ? When was the car last serviced? 

Dave

[Z3das69]

26 minutes ago, Greydog said:

Morning Darren

Welcome to the Forum

The 2.2 engine always had a reputation for good fuel economy somewhere in the high 20's around town so I suspect you have an issue (or 2)

I would start with the obvious such as, Tyres are the inflated correctly, Brakes nothing binding ? When was the car last serviced? 

Dave

Thanks dave tyres are all OK no brakes binding. I am booking it in today for service . Il see how it goes. Il let you know . Thankyou 

[Bimmer Owners Club]

Hi Darren.....welcome to the Club

I agree with Dave on the above. Have had calipers seize on me and has reduced the power significantly if the brakes are dragging.

The fuel gauge on the Z3's are at best an indication of what you have in the tank but this can change by the minute....wouldn't ever rely on the accuracy of that particular gauge

[Z3das69]

Hi guys just a up date on my z3. I filled it right up with fuel to see how it went. Its been fine and doing the mileage that it should. Relized that when I picked the car up originally it was parked on a steep driveway and I think it just took a while for the gauge to move . So thinking I brought it with half a tank of fuel it was obviously nearly on the red 😆.  Thanks for your replies anyway.

[Greydog]

Morning Darren

Great news so now ENJOY your new Beemer

Dave