2003 Skoda Fabia Fuel usage

2003 SKODA FABIA
69,000 MILES • 1.2L • 2WD • MANUAL
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CLUMSYCOW1981
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Hi,

i've just bought a skoda fabia 1.2 clissic 2003 and i'm finding the fuel usage excessive. When the fuel light came on, on my car and i put £10 in to see how far i would go. However the fuel light came on again after just 47 miles. How can i get the fuel usage back to the 47mpg? also i find that the car judders slightly when the car is idling, could this be part of the fuel problem?

Thanks
Nov 24, 2014 at 12:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Was the vehicle ever tuned up? Have you checked to make sure the air filter isn't plugged? Is there any black smoke from the exhaust?
Nov 24, 2014 at 5:30 PM
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CLUMSYCOW1981
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Hi,

I'm not sure if it was tuned up, but doesn't seem to drive like it has. I was told the filter had been cleaned out but again not sure if it actually was and no smoke coming out of the exhaust.
Nov 25, 2014 at 1:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start simple... check the air filter and replace if needed. Also, remove a couple spark plugs and check their condition.
Nov 25, 2014 at 5:11 AM