Jonny Chee 0 Posted August 31, 2004 Hi all. PROBLEM 1 - Just took my G60 on a run to the Leeds Festival (120 or so miles and 95% motorway driving). I drove normally and was only getting about 25MPG according to the MFA. Last time I took it away to Minehead (150 miles and 85% motorway) I was getting around 35MPG!! When I went to Leeds I had two people in the car and a fair bit of weight (backpacks n stuff) so could this be the reason?? PROBLEM 2 - Since I bought it (six weeks ago) my C makes a funny kind of 'whirring' (sorry the best word I could think of) noise when turning the steering wheel. The power steering fluid is fine and has been full since I bought it. Any ideas as it is rather annoying?!! Thanks peeps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 31, 2004 Problem 1 - you'd be amazed at how much people and kit weigh, so it could be purely down to that. It also depends on how fast you were going ;) Have another run on a motorway and see what mpg you get then. Problem 2 - It could be your serpentine belt tensioner (the tensioner on the belt that powers the steering). The symptoms are a high pitched almost squeal noise that changes with engine revs. I've no idea where it is in the engine bay on a G60 tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted August 31, 2004 on a g 60 the power steering comes off of its own belt and is not powered off of the serpentine,, check belt tension, as this is adjustable,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted August 31, 2004 i thought the whirring noise when turning the wheel was normal :?: just the fluid being pumped around i dont think any power steering system is silent is it :?: as long as the steering dosnt get heavier while turning or the belt starts to squeel the belt tension should be ok :| since i did the boost return mod my average mpg has improved by about 5mpg 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 31, 2004 on a g 60 the power steering comes off of its own belt and is not powered off of the serpentine,, check belt tension, as this is adjustable,, Ahh ok, the idea was right :) Just not used to these silly small engines (hides from inevitable flame) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted August 31, 2004 since i did the boost return mod my average mpg has improved by about 5mpg 8) anything to help with the economy of a g60 has to be a good mod!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 31, 2004 Yep, only worry about the pas pump if it starts to sound like an angle grinder, do check the belt for tension, easily adjusted from underneath with a 13mm socket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigtimeg60 0 Posted September 1, 2004 I had a similar problem when i first got my g60 i later found out that the power steering fluid was just some regular toot you can buy anywhere i changed it with the vag stuff and it solved the problem immediatly :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 1, 2004 I had a similar problem when i first got my g60 i later found out that the power steering fluid was just some regular toot you can buy anywhere i changed it with the vag stuff and it solved the problem immediatly Good call, need to change mine soon too 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
