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I was driving in eco mode for hours and saved about 10 miles, I then floored it down a slip road and lost about the same 10 miles in fuel range in 1 push !

I came straight to the comments, when I heard Halfords

For 3 years now I've been thinking that I'm the only one obsessed with driving efficiently, then you made this video. I'm so excited to find out that there's a whole community of efficient drivers out there!🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️🔥

Interesting video, many people will say "you're in the wrong car if you're worried about MPG" I think it's important to remember just because you have a quick car, it doesn't automatically mean you need to waste fuel when you don't need it! I managed 43mpg on a 40 or so mile run once in my N54 335i

Already knew a lot of what ya man said Joe about efficiency which is why I regularly see 30 to 40 mpg in comfort mode and even more in Eco mode on my daily trip to work and back in my M140i with mixed driving 😁😉👍

Very cool that you’ve put a spotlight on fuel economy Joe. People often say ‘you don’t buy a performance car for economy’ but most of us don’t have limitless money and even if we did there are better uses for it than wasting it with inefficient driving. As someone that moved from a 230i (perfect blend of economy and performance) to an M240i (worth the knock to economy for the sound alone, but still massively efficient) I do geek out on this stuff. Managed to average 46mpg in my manual car on a trip to wales so I’m good at not using fuel but it’s always good to spread the knowledge around!

The comments here complaining how a sports car owner shouldn’t have to care about mpg do my head in. People really find any possible excuse to justify why they can’t reach their goals

Interesting video @joeachilles . Reality is even if you drive a performance car you will have regular drives to do. I have an M340i, it averages around 40 to a gallon and on a motorway trip it's mid 40s. It makes it a superb all rounder. If I want fun I can but combined with adaptive suspension it is just about the best daily you could imagine.

Unless I missed it was this video sponsored by Halfords by any chance? Just looked at the Fuel Pack and it’s only available as a service add on. Cheapest oil service is £130 + the £30 fuel pack 😮. You’ve got to be very fuel efficient to get that money back in savings.

A different type of video; I learned something. Thank you Joe!

I find this topic extremely fascinating. I have a hot hatch and I'm always looking to beat my previous MPG PB and as a consequence driving like a grandma most of the time. Would have been nice to speak about the vehicle eco mode and whether it improves efficiency in a noticeable way. Possibly even different octane fuel.

Another interesting video Joe. If you watch Ashley Neal's videos, he talks about 'best flow' quite a bit. He is coming from the angle of good driving behavior, but it must also have a beneficial effect on fuel consumption. I would be curious to know what effect the Halfords Efficiency Pack would have on a manufacturer's/extended warranty as it is not part of the recommended service regime. P.S. My M2 Comp DCT returns about 5 mpg less that my previous 440i GC and do I care? In a word, NO - far more Smiles Per Gallon!😁

I love your M2 and appreciate the content but you must have known that having Halfords sponsoring you to service your car with them would 'light up' the comments section!! But it's your car, so your choice

Yes it all makes a lot it of sense and all things I do in my diesel Astra. I suspect that good driving behaviour has a bigger impact on fuel economy than a Halfords economy pack and it would have been interesting to see a proper comparison. But of most interest, I want to see you do a proper economy run in the M2 now you've learnt how to drive more efficiently and show us the result

I sometimes switch up to a higher gear in my X4 use the torque instead so that it doesn't rev up to much and waste more fuel.

Good stuff, always a pleasure watching your videos, am in 6 gear in 30Mph zone in my M2C, I recognise that early, also my rear tyres that came on the car last about 32k miles and the front 38k, the car needed Wheel alignment so BMW said I need to change the front tyres.

I find that if I use the missus’ car I save loads of fuel for razzing around at the weekend 👍🤣

Joe I average over 80mpg on a run and nearly 65-70mpg in built up areas, I drive a Skoda estate 1.4 diesel auto gear box. Have I beaten Kevin’s record?

Awesome summary. Thanks Mr Joe. Ya I’ve seen that it’s those simple daily driving skills that help save fuel. Generally maintenance is on top of fuel efficiency😮and also since you spoke of tyres wheel alignment also really messes your efficiency and rotating tyres every 10000km or so does help a lot.. I barely even brake lol I simply release throttle and follow safe distance it helps you alot.👌🏽

God that M2 is a stunner. Great video as usual Joe! Thanks. What do Halfords do exactly? What's the difference to just using some Redex or whatever it's called?

Not my kind of video but give the guy a break, someone has to pay for that track build

Interesting video, glad you have stuff like this on your channel. Cost of living crisis affects us all and every penny helps.

fuel efficiency should not be a priority over your engine's health in the long run. Imho being in a lower gear in the city will result in a bit more consumption but it will save the headache of a knocking engine and carbon buildup, when the rich mixture the ecu is putting in the cylinders in a higher gear. As a safety instructor said it on a debrief, 20 is 2nd, 30 is 3rd. If you are on a motorway without much traffic or nothing to do, go ahead and try hypermiling, but in the city, traffic, just try to use less brakes (so lower gear and engine brake is also a better choice)

sick motor as always joey!! xx

Their ‘Fuel efficiency pack’ is just an oil flush before an oil change and a fuel treatment added, the rest is just common sense surely ?! In Joe’s defence the channel is his livelihood but I’m not entirely sure given the choice Halfords would of been his 1st option for anything car maintenance related ! Not sure this is right the channel Joe 🤔

Bmw’s are pretty efficient. My 2.0 petrol G20 fuel consumption has been about 6.5 L/100km which is 45 mpg (UK) if i’m not mistaken. That’s about the same I had on a ’16 Fiesta with the 1 litre 3-pot ecoboost with 6sp auto…Bmw is clearly doing something right, the engine/transmission combo seems to work very efficiently. 👍

Sad to see Joe heading down this road, didn't think he'd stoop so low. He'll be teaming up with Kwik Fit next.

I'm in. Thanks Joe. Really need to do something at Halfords. My fuel bill is worrying my partner.

Have you thought about doing the IAM Roadsmart course and test. In my experience you will save at least 10% on your fuel costs just by driving to the System, and you will still make good progress

What was the snake oil stuff they were pouring into your engine at 3.45?

Great video, Joe! The brake light fact is something I especially like - and something Tesla Model S drivers might be most familiar with thanks to the brake lights illuminating on the little Tesla illustration on the instrument cluster as well as the actual lights. Same goes for the indicators. A great nerdy detail.

Your M2 is absolutely stunning!

Such a good looking car. ❤️

So nice of you Joe to take the guy from Pulp Fiction that lived in the box in the cellar out for a drive in your M2.

19mpg In my X3M. Need to listen carefully to this video

I drive a 218i coupe automatic with an fuel consumption average of 34 MPG / 8.3L 100km on 19 inch P-zero's. This guy has a fair point when it comes to tyres. During winter I drive 17 inch Eco all-season tyres. I easily get 44 MPG.

Halfords……I hope the sponsorship money is good

Great Video. I have the same exact car in the US. Can you please advise what brand are the Carbon Fiber tips you installed on the exhaust?

Can you do a liquid Moly Ceratec video next time you change the oil in one of your cars?

I used to commute late at night with over 20 islands on my route. In that car i could let off the throttle 0.3 miles to each one, naturally slowing down in gear before driving straight over if traffic allowed. If I got each one that's over 6 miles of free motoring. Adds up when you do a journey like that regularly.

A really good video with some common-sense advice... Well done!!

Joe besides mpg how would u compare ur m2comp w new g87 u already drove? Is the latest superior in all aspects?

Joe, im torn between a current M2 or the new 2023 M2. I'm a novice track go'er. Maybe 3 track days a year. Your thoughts? I've also considered the Porsche 718 market.

With a ZF box 70mph is around 1600rpm, my m240 gets 50+ mpg on a motorway run sat at 65. You couldn't pay me to go anywhere near halfiords tho!

Cheers guys 👍

In my stock OG M2, the best balance of fuel consumption is achieved at 70 MPH. At 75, I lose 2 miles per gallon. At that speed, the aerodynamics become unfavorable rather quickly.

Thankgod that's over. Can you get back to ripping the snot out of it now please Joe. 😁

I suspect that those who are berating you for a) going to Halfords or b) wanting to save petrol in a sports car are driving fiat puntos and angry they have to live vicariously through you. How is saving fuel a bad thing in any circumstance? Use your heads

I wouldn't let them change my air freshener.

Good stuff, call this cool 😎 driving where you just hang back from the crowd and stay in your own space. Especially effective when you're in congested traffic 👍

Really itching to get a 2021 M2 Competition (sapphire black or your grey color). What are your thoughts on picking up an F87 now or going for the G87?

From the guy who puts his foot hard to the floor at the start of every video. Trying to save fuel.

4:24 Exactly what I was thinking.....cough Honda.........😂😂😂

The efficient driving tips are fine, and yes I also drive in an efficient manner (my average MPG with my M4 over 5k is around 34mpg including a couple of track days and a ring trip). The plug for the product is not - Not manufacturer approved , either by BMW (or any other manufacturer) or any oil company (Shell / Castrol, etc) and using it will invalidate your vehicle warranty. Replace any necessary filters in line with manufacturers guidelines. No additive based product will give any benefit other than to drain your wallet.

What mpg do you get in the m2c Joe? Motorway and daily commute type journeys?

This video explains all those plebs that refuse to speed up on a slip road 🤦‍♂️

Usually wirh my 120d up hill I'll do 30mpg so I imagine u do some witch craft to achieve that

The music in the background. Who is it at the beginning of the video?

1:24 best part of the video

That guy is a proper mpg geek bless is Joe Not keeping up his for BMW service history?!

How did you get it round a MOT with it being so modified?

Which steering wheel spacer are you using Joe? Thanks

Fuel economy in a M2c the world's gone truely mad. M135i used eco-pro a few times, car felt broken

I think good quality modern engine oil has built in detergents. Just change the oil regularly. I’d stay away from putting in engine flush products.

Please nobody go to Halfords auto centres! Joe how much did they pay you for advertising.. must have been enough you couldn't refuse!

Looksa bit bumpy in there , is the suspension firm ?

Let this dude take a trip in your 740ld

3.5 bar in the tyres might make for some interesting content...

I get 8 mpg out of my CS M5 😂dudes sold his soul 🤣🤣

I bet he's a right laugh down the pub.

I know one country with 100ron 90p/liter )

for tips on saving fuel like "slow down" "gentel acceleration" this seems like the wrong channel

Anyone else screenshot at 1:26?

f87 is fucking beautiful

The only issue is: efficient tyres have less grip. It’s Physics

I live in Swindon and that is THE WORST Halfords for customer service. Wouldn’t trust them to scrap a bangerS

Joe Achilles hitting us with the cost-of-living-crisis content we need. I figure if I can keep getting 68mpg in my Superb I'll be able to afford an M2 Comp soon 🥳

Would I feck let halfrauds in my area touch my M2. They struggle to change window wipers 😂

25-26 mpg all around in a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6.

Did you know that a modern car cruising at 70mph (on the level and normal wind) is only using 15-20 BHP? A lot depends on aerodynamics, especially frontal area which is why SUVs are a disaster for economy, all things being equal. Huge power is only there for acceleration and if you use it, that’s when your fuel economy goes down.

170???? I wish getting on for 190 near me lucky to be getting 60+mpg

Well I will say I wouldn't want to be stuck behind this guy driving

Any good driver already knows this, there is about 80% of drivers on the road I see every time who race to the lights and slam on, idiots everywhere, including tailgaters.

On a long run, I easily get close to 40mpg from my M2C. Yes, really.

Another ads from Halfords

Not a 100% fit for your channel. Or?

I’d rather just spend more money on fuel to be honest

halfords not trusted with vehiclhes

It looks like you have been hacked Joe - see the reply to my comment of 3 days ago.

Just walk. Guys like these kill me on the road everyday.

15:20 Karen Achilles

Sponsored content. Thanks.

Try 50 miles per hour and you’ll Probably see 60 MPG.

I find my 560bhp M2C better on fuel than my Gr Yaris 😂

I think my alfa 159 ti diesel has worst mileage than your m2 lol

Does he know you got over 1000 miles out of a tank of fuel in a BMW 7 series…….

Who buys a m2 to save petrol 🤔

snake oil

Second.