Fuel consumption / economy report

[threedogs]

Six weeks ago bought my first Patrol a 2001 GUII ZD30 manual. Wanting to get an idea of the fuel economy I filled both tanks and drove from Toowoomba to Brissy(nth side of city)twice in one day some 600 kays.Done approx 300 kays of stop start town driving and then put 1100 kilo van behind it.Towed it on the highway about 80 kays and spent a couple of hours teaching wife how to reverse van and tow on the highway.Returned to servo with 1002 kays on trip counter and refilled it.To my surprise it only took 92 litres!! I used Caltex Vortec diesel so maybe there is something in that I don't know.Vehicle is fitted with a snorkel and a Stienbaur otherwise it is standard and running 265/70 16 maxis tyres. Am I happy with that,hell yeah I am. Had an old B series Mazda dualcab before that. It guzzled 65 litres every 450 kays on highway or 350 commuting in town!!! And that was driving it like I had a rusty nail under my right foot! Taking Patrol to Ayers Rock in 5 weeks time towing the van so will report fuel economy again when I get back.

Any up date on this Darryl

[Agronaught]

98 GU Dual fuel - getting about 200-240 on 90ltr lpg tank..

not good huh?

as a guide I get 300 city on 90L of lpg, 350-375 highway (towing) in the tb48.

[bishbashbosh]

Nah not good at all I would of thought 350 would be nearer the mark maybe more , does your model have a MAF sensor at all
Might be time for either a dyno or a damn good service

umm I've never had that kinda mileage from that day i got the patrol.. always been around that even after services at 4x4 western and prestige auto.. I got no idea if i have the MAF or what a dyno is.. should i take it to an LPG specialist? I read somewhere once that an electronic ignition can improve things?

it kills my pocket when going away camping..

[bishbashbosh]

as a guide I get 300 city on 90L of lpg, 350-375 highway (towing) in the tb48.

damn i wasting a lot of money on fuel!

[threedogs]

To run gas you need your electrics to be spot on,
from empty how many litres does it take to fill?

[bishbashbosh]

i usually have it filled around 85ltr from empty

[Agronaught]

Take out to an lpg specialist. I had all sorts of crap going in when I bought my patrol, the main issues turned our to be a leaky converter and replacing the maf sensor. You're millage may vary.

Of that's on LPG what's petrol like?

[threedogs]

You have one of the smaller tanks fitted, you'll need to find from
others how big their tanks are and how many Ks they get.
Biggest tank you can fit is 120 litrs I think giving you 100 litres usable
I would have thought a minimum 300 Ks from 85ltrs.
with my other 4x4 I got 400Ks from 80ltrs 3F tojo motor 450 sometimes

[Agronaught]

No 90l LPG is all you can for in a 115L (water volume) tank, and I don't think they come any bigger.

[Agronaught]

Sorry I misread...

On premium... Something really wrong there, should be closer to 18/100.

[bishbashbosh]

Take out to an lpg specialist. I had all sorts of crap going in when I bought my patrol, the main issues turned our to be a leaky converter and replacing the maf sensor. You're millage may vary.

Of that's on LPG what's petrol like?

never took notice of the petrol.

[bishbashbosh]

You have one of the smaller tanks fitted, you'll need to find from
others how big their tanks are and how many Ks they get.
Biggest tank you can fit is 120 litrs I think giving you 100 litres usable
I would have thought a minimum 300 Ks from 85ltrs.
with my other 4x4 I got 400Ks from 80ltrs 3F tojo motor 450 sometimes

ok time to locate an LPG specialist and get this sorted.. i can obviously get more mileage and save some money here.. any recommendations in the footscray area?

[bishbashbosh]

Sorry I misread...

On premium... Something really wrong there, should be closer to 18/100.

no i'm running lpg in 90ltr tanks and petrol in 35ltr tank

[mudnut]

Loaded and towing my camper (720k) with the 10ft tinny on top) I drove the Old Trol from Glenelg Shire to Bendigo.

I spent a couple of days in the city. I then drove from Bendigo to Bearii and back to Bendigo.

After a week in Bendigo I towed the Trailer to the Glenelg shire.

All up, the RB30 averaged 16.9 L/ 100kms.

[threedogs]

I have a friend with a shop in Slater Pde east Keilor if that helps

Hey Billy how come the 2 hr time difference on the posts

[pasbogdan]

'91 y60 rd28t something like 8l/100km to 16 l/100 km if abused.Strange,offroad it seems tank will never empty:) Accelerating from a traffic light to another seems to eat most of fuel.

[BigRAWesty]

So just fuelled up after 450k of combined driving.
Na td42 with roof rack, full time loaded draws, 33's and tweaked fuel pump.
15.2L /100k.

So I have now turned my fuel pump back down to stock. Didn't notice any power decrease so will leave it as is.

[Drewboyaus]

So just fuelled up after 450k of combined driving. Na td42 with roof rack, full time loaded draws, 33's and tweaked fuel pump. 15.2L /100k. So I have now turned my fuel pump back down to stock. Didn't notice any power decrease so will leave it as is.

Hahaha, my straight petrol TB42e gets 17-18 per hundred fully loaded.....

Diesel, meh.


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[taslucas]

Hahaha, my straight petrol TB42e gets 17-18 per hundred fully loaded.....

Diesel, meh.

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That's pretty good drew. One day I think ill upgrade to an efi..... And get George to turbo that thang!

[Winnie]

Hahaha, my straight petrol TB42e gets 17-18 per hundred fully loaded.....

Diesel, meh.

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Yeah I get 15-16 fully loaded, so you're doing bloody well!
My EFI used to get 30L/100km on petrol... Crazy haha

[taslucas]

Yeah I get 15-16 fully loaded, so you're doing bloody well!
My EFI used to get 30L/100km on petrol... Crazy haha

my tb42 carby (hardly loaded but fully flogged) got around 33-35L/100 lol

[Drewboyaus]

Yeah I get 15-16 fully loaded, so you're doing bloody well! My EFI used to get 30L/100km on petrol... Crazy haha

That is highway driving though. Around town with a light right foot it's about 20-22 and I get 30 as soon as it goes into low range! LOL

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[Winnie]

Yeah mine got 30 unloaded on the highway.... hahaha

[mudnut]

Yeah mine got 30 unloaded on the highway.... hahaha

Wow, blokes. Those figures show that the RB30s does a bloody good job. If the gearbox was engineered a bit tougher the package would be the ducks nuts, with a dedicated gas system and turbo fitted.

[Agronaught]

my tb42 carby (hardly loaded but fully flogged) got around 33-35L/100 lol

Bloody hell! My tb48 gets around 18/100 fully loaded.. In fact loaded or unloaded, towing/not towing doesn't seem to make muxh of a difference which makes no sense to me at all.

LPG around town is 30/100 highway 23/100.

Of course I can make it use more....

[taslucas]

Wow, blokes. Those figures show that the RB30s does a bloody good job. If the gearbox was engineered a bit tougher the package would be the ducks nuts, with a dedicated gas system and turbo fitted.

Dedication gas and turbo will make a heap of difference on either engine.
Two mates have the rb30 here, one is on 33's, stock carby and not in the best of tune, the other is on 35's with a holley and kept tuned beautifully. They both use a heap of fuel. I guess even on the bitumen here its all hills and corners.

[Winnie]

Wow, blokes. Those figures show that the RB30s does a bloody good job. If the gearbox was engineered a bit tougher the package would be the ducks nuts, with a dedicated gas system and turbo fitted.

Yeah but it had no power on petrol either, it ran well on gas and got 20L/100km on the gas on a highway run

[BigRAWesty]

Hahaha, my straight petrol TB42e gets 17-18 per hundred fully loaded.....

Diesel, meh.

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That's because you drive like miss daizy....... ;-)

[Winnie]

That's because you drive like miss daizy....... ;-)

Hahaha haha ha haha..... You have never followed Drewboy obviously

[threedogs]

I reckon once out of Woodpoint one time I was getting one litre a kilometre.
Well it looked like that hard going in low low, loaded up. motor was big 6cyl 3F petrol
Good thing about that weekend I wasnt paying for the fuel.
A gazillionaire footed the bill for 6 4x4's all fuel, meals and some drinks for the whole weekend
Poor chick at the Mobil in Moe was having a fit when the bowser ticked over $1200, that was until the platinum AMex
was slapped down on the counter, we all lofao

[mudnut]

Dedication gas and turbo will make a heap of difference on either engine.
Two mates have the rb30 here, one is on 33's, stock carby and not in the best of tune, the other is on 35's with a holley and kept tuned beautifully. They both use a heap of fuel. I guess even on the bitumen here its all hills and corners.

I've found the little 3 litre loves to rev and still get good mileage, I would think that being fitted with 33s would tend to make it lug and drink juice. Did either of your mates swap to a different diff ratio to compensate, Lucas?

[threedogs]

@ Lucas as MN says as soon as you fit 285's or 33's your fuel goes skywards.
Running OE 265's will see figures like 10/100k change tyres and thats 13/100
thats on the 3ltrsTD

[taslucas]

I've found the little 3 litre loves to rev and still get good mileage, I would think that being fitted with 33s would tend to make it lug and drink juice. Did either of your mates swap to a different diff ratio to compensate, Lucas?

Oh yeah, they love to rev lol. Whack some 33's on yours to see the difference, and like I said, one mate even runs 35's. Both Running standard ratios.
Lot of slippery mud here and they need to spin fast so never much low range either.

As everyone knows, driving style varies the economy... I just think that we often don't realise how different some driving styles are.

[Agronaught]

The tb48 doesn't even hit the power band until 3000rpm, peak power at 4200. I imagine the 4.2 is similar.

[jay see]

I got 456km out of 100lt of gas. All highway 100 - 110km/h in my 4.5l GU just under 1900 and 2100 rpm. Standard size tires and 3.9 ratio diffs. Doesn't like the hills needed to drop out of overdrive. Gas system is a direct injection.

[Agronaught]

I got 456km out of 100lt of gas. All highway 100 - 110km/h in my 4.5l GU just under 1900 and 2100 rpm. Standard size tires and 3.9 ratio diffs. Doesn't like the hills needed to drop out of overdrive. Gas system is a direct injection.

That's impressive. Although how did you get 100L of gas? I thought the largest tank was a 155l (water volume) 90L (LPG) useable.

[threedogs]

You can fit 120ltr tanks 100 usable Tank fits between the chassis just about 950mm from memory.
Did it with my other 4by

[jay see]

That's impressive. Although how did you get 100L of gas? I thought the largest tank was a 155l (water volume) 90L (LPG) useable.

It's a 110 (water capacity) just kept on going till it stopped, was driving back from Mildura so I was going to need as much ad possible. The tank was completely empty before I started.

[jay see]

155L - 20% = 124L
110L - 20% = 88L
Unless I have it all wrong.

[Agronaught]

That should have been 115L Max.. Although if there is a 120L option I've been lied to :mad:

[bishbashbosh]

ok i'm over this - i'm getting on average 250km out of my 90lt LPG and have just monitored my petrol at 100km to 30lt- I know I can get more out of it from reading here.. its costing me a fortune!

Can someone please help me out and recommend where i can go to have this investigated and fixed?

:(

[threedogs]

Billy on your gas converter there is a brass hex screw with a spring on it,
Back it off two flats of the hex and try again, mark where it was so you can put it back if need be.
I take it the back of your pipe is black as a pirates beard LOL
If your free over the weekend pop over.
Could see my mate down in Slater pde East Keilor

[bishbashbosh]

@TD

53613

This is the screw you're talking about yeah? No spring on it though.. I marked it where it is at the moment - how much do i turn it anti clockwise? it can only be turn half clockwise.. i assuming from what you said 'two flats' means half or 30mins on a clock face!?!

My exhaust is not black at all..

Working the weekend!

PS - The beard has gone.....

[bishbashbosh]

or do you mean this screw?

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[Bob]

That's impressive. Although how did you get 100L of gas? I thought the largest tank was a 155l (water volume) 90L (LPG) useable.

I can get 105 Litres of Gas in my Tank.
Highway Cruising I use 18 Litres per 100 K's which equates to 580 odd K's
Towing my small Caravan I use 24 Litres per 100 K's which equates to 437 odd K's
I have a 35 Litre ULP Tank which at 15 Litres per 100 K's equates to 230 odd K's

So Highway Cruising I have a range of 800 K's using both ULP & LPG

4.5 Litre EFI Motor

I drive at 100/110 KPH and my Patrol is Stock Standard with a Alloy Bull Bar. No Lift

[threedogs]

@TD

53613

This is the screw you're talking about yeah? No spring on it though.. I marked it where it is at the moment - how much do i turn it anti clockwise? it can only be turn half clockwise.. i assuming from what you said 'two flats' means half or 30mins on a clock face!?!

My exhaust is not black at all..

Working the weekend!

PS - The beard has gone.....
say thats at 3 oclock now turn it back to 0ne oclock
if your exhaust is not black and sooty I cant offer much normally it would run a dark to light grey colour
You also have a big one on the main gas line.
What I cant understand is how Bob gets Normal economy and not one other petrol owner here even comes close

A 120 tank will fit a patrol giving you 100 fill Bobs may be installed on a slight angle giving an extra 5 litres

My other 4x4 I got 400ks from an 80 litre tank then I changed to a bigger one after the engine swap

[BigRAWesty]

23.8l/100k.
Took use over 6 hours (moving for 3.5hours) to do 100ish k's

[threedogs]

should start another thread just for dual fuel Patrols stating tank size and range
and what type of gas system is fitted,

@ Billy your electrics need to be spot on with a clean air filter for optimum performance on gas
if you back that screw off and find it backs fire under full throttle that will tell you its lean so move the screw back where it was
or an air leak somewhere

[bishbashbosh]

ok cool put it at one o'clock so will see how that goes - what does it actually do?

[threedogs]

it will lean out the mix but I think the main gas line in needs to have
that tap closed a tad and leave that screw where it was, but we'll see

[Throbbinhood]

2800kms around Tassie, a rough mix of 20% freeway, 40% main/windy/coastal roads, 20% main dirt roads, 20% beach or low range 4wd tracks. Fully loaded rb30 patrol wagon on 35's with 4.3's, average 19.3L per 100kms for the trip. Pretty happy with that considering I'm generally putting the boot in and she was fully loaded!

[jay see]

@threedogs should start another thread just for dual fuel Patrols stating tank size and range
and what type of gas system is fitted,

Have you started it yet.

Or could have a standard format.

Mode: 1997 GU
Fuel: dual injected
Tank: 110 litres max fill 100
Range: about 21/100 400-450 kms week in week out.
That's my figures.

[jay see]

For those that are interested I've kept a record over the last 4 weeks. This is what I'm getting.
23.96L/100 km. That's normal driving, but mostly on the freeway.

[mullet_hunter]

Wil be getn new rig as of nxt week.. 04 gu patrol.. 3 td wagon.. was told can do over 1000ks towing a 3t trailer to both main and sub tanks.. dnt knw the size of tanks so i cnt do the math of Ltrs per 100... anyone knw hw many ltrs main tank n sub tank are...

[the evil twin]

Wil be getn new rig as of nxt week.. 04 gu patrol.. 3 td wagon.. was told can do over 1000ks towing a 3t trailer to both main and sub tanks.. dnt knw the size of tanks so i cnt do the math of Ltrs per 100... anyone knw hw many ltrs main tank n sub tank are...

Factory tanks are 95 litres main and 30 litres sub for a total of 125.
If you average 12 LPH you will have 5 litres left in the main after 1000 K's

If you get 12 LPH pulling 3 tonnes then your odometer is probably out by about 50%

Maybe half the ZD30's will average around 15 LPH with that load on flat road no headwind and low trailer drag IE if it is a 3 ton van then no way.
Many will use 18 or so.
My bet is you will get about 650 K's before the low fuel light (in good conditions) maybe 750 in grey nomad mode.

Obviously you will get further if you have a long range main (145 to 160 litres) and/or long range sub (70 to 75 litres)

[mullet_hunter]

haha must had been talkn it upp... but he drove from mandurah ways up to my ways in yanchep which is a easy 100k each way and use only quarter tank... there n back... so I'm guessn it doing arnd 10L per 100.. but will have to wait and see.. :bananarock:

[mullet_hunter]

aw ye it might have long range tank...

[the evil twin]

haha must had been talkn it upp... but he drove from mandurah ways up to my ways in yanchep which is a easy 100k each way and use only quarter tank... there n back... so I'm guessn it doing arnd 10L per 100.. but will have to wait and see.. :bananarock:

You should get 10's on the Kwinana/Mitchell/Roe unloaded.
I could get my CRD down to high 8's going North with the docker howling but usually 10's

[threedogs]

@ Mullett expect to get aroung 14-15ltr per 100 k with 285s/33s tyres towing a small camper, better if shod with 265s tyres
and about 12 around town with the the same size tyres285s/33s
Thats as an auto

[mullet_hunter]

cheers for the feedback.. I'm sure it will be better on the juice compared to my 80.. thing loves to drink but it only gets driven with pedal to the floor...

[dads tractor]

1999 cab chassis fibreglass canopy steel bulbar runva winch every thing else standard except the 3" beaudesert exhaust and got 12.8l/100 km from Rocky airport back to Mackay city and a 1/3 of that distance is 110kph posted .

[threedogs]

1999 cab chassis fibreglass canopy steel bulbar runva winch every thing else standard except the 3" beaudesert exhaust and got 12.8l/100 km from Rocky airport back to Mackay city and a 1/3 of that distance is 110kph posted .

I take it you have 265 x 16 tyres ???
Bloody good figures in anyones book for a heavy 4x4

[XT43]

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Packed to the eyeballs including outboard, two kids and a weeks supply of water and food.
750km (gps) of mainly hwy driving and plenty of 4wd without the camper and dingy.
135lt which returned 18lt / 100km from the 4.2lt running 285s sitting on 110 when available.

[dads tractor]

Yeah 3D 265 70 16 standard size in the general at2

That's 22mpg for those over 50 yeah I'll fess I'm over .

[threedogs]

Yeah 3D 265 70 16 standard size in the general at2

That's 22mpg for those over 50 yeah I'll fess I'm over .

I hear you ha ha ha

[threedogs]

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Packed to the eyeballs including outboard, two kids and a weeks supply of water and food.
750km (gps) of mainly hwy driving and plenty of 4wd without the camper and dingy.
135lt which returned 18lt / 100km from the 4.2lt running 285s sitting on 110 when available.

that looks sooooo right lucky bugger

[rusty_nail]

3 fills in a row and ive been getting 14/100 after the engine rebuild. pretty happy with that!

[4bye4]

Been recording all year and averaging 13.08/100.

[big_fletch]

Did a trip too traralgon recently from shepparton. 456km's round trip and used 52ltrs of diesel. Work that one out :Yahoo!:

[dads tractor]

12.28 fletch

[big_fletch]

Sorry my bad, edited that last post for not checking it haha, Was actually 52ltrs. So averaged 11.4 the whole trip

[nicksamaniac]

Gq wagon, 6" lift 35s, tube winch bar, 12k lbs winch, sliders,
Rb30det @ 300 wheel hp through 4.88:1 diffs,
regardless of hwy or town, 17.5l/100km.

Going bigger turbo soon to create more vacume at cruise speed to reduce fuel usage.
current setup is too small and I'm using hp to push exhaust through it :)

[threedogs]

I'll be doing my around town figures soon ,
as I'm changing a few things so it will a before and after

[Patrol'n]

My RB30 GQ is getting about 17.5 litres per hundred too, but it ain't got anywhere near 300 hp...

When I first got it it was totally stock, it used about 13 litres per hundred or thereabouts. I've added a few things like rhino roof rack 2 inch lift, snorkel, second battery, fridge etc, so a bit more weight and wind resistance I suppose.

Off-road on sand with the tyres down at Yeagarup over the Easter break it was more like 29 litres per hundred! I need to repair and fit up my aux tank next to have something approaching range.

[CaptainNewman]

I've got a 1990 RB30 carby. 31s, 2inch lift, roof racks, long range tank.
City/Town: Its not too bad - the guage drops fairly quickly EVEN though I drive like there's an egg under my accelerator.... but here's the good part:

Highway: 14-15l/100km consistently!!! Cruise about 2700rpm on the flat at 105km/hr, with foot to the floor up big hills etc.

Sand: Around 25-28l/100km but its worth it for the sweet power of the RB on the dunes. basically unstoppable unless you run out of petrol

Maybe a useful info: with 145lt "Long Ranger" tank, I've documented all my fill ups and on the fuel guage (petrol remaining): Full - (who knows?!)ltrs, 3/4 - 90ltrs, 1/2 - 70ltrs, 1/4 - 50 ltrs, Empty - 30ltrs

[threedogs]

I have just fitted a 3/4 roof rack ,so that must throw the figures out a bit.

[rusty_nail]

just went through a tank and thought i would do some calculations. i did 595Kms and filled the tank with 81 litres which equates to 13.61L/100Kms. pretty damm happy with that! thats wayyy better than before the engine rebuild and even better than the old petrol clunkers i had lol

[mudnut]

My RB30 got 13.4 ltr/100km highway driving after fitting the headers, removing the heater grid under the carby, and disabling the pre-heat flap. Very happy with that.

[BigRAWesty]

My RB30 got 13.4 ltr/100km highway driving after fitting the headers, removing the heater grid under the carby, and disabling the pre-heat flap. Very happy with that.
Shit yea. Very good..
Your on par with the td42..

[Sprock]

I was thinking the fuel usage jumped when I put the chip on it but I just realised I put it on the same day the 33s went on so that might be the reason for the fuel increase ? I think standard tyres are 31" ? I remember they were road tyres & looked like they were off a commodore [emoji13]


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[the evil twin]

I was thinking the fuel usage jumped when I put the chip on it but I just realised I put it on the same day the 33s went on so that might be the reason for the fuel increase ? I think standard tyres are 31" ? I remember they were road tyres & looked like they were off a commodore [emoji13]


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Larger dia tyres will use more fuel... but... don't forget you will now travel further than your Odo thinks you have.
If you haven't already done so you will need to check your Odo calibration and use a fiddle factor in your distance travelled.
Note that your Odo error may possibly be significantly different to your Speedo error.

[Sprock]

Yeah that's what I would've thought so I checked the speedo against my GPS speed reading & it didn't seem change ? I expected it to as the difference between new & worn tyres on the drive of the truck is about 3-4kmh ... I'll do some more testing as I was more excited about putting the chip on it at the time .


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[threedogs]

32" in a AT build with a HWY pattern is closest to OE
I lot here get very good return running 265s/32"x 10.5"
down into single figures for some. I run a 11.5" x 33" [mud]
and get about 13-15/100k depending, speedo is consistant with the GPS

[the evil twin]

Yeah that's what I would've thought so I checked the speedo against my GPS speed reading & it didn't seem change ? I expected it to as the difference between new & worn tyres on the drive of the truck is about 3-4kmh ... I'll do some more testing as I was more excited about putting the chip on it at the time .


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As posted you can't necessarily go by the speedo reading error

Speedos are required by law to be dead accurate or overread ex factory but not so the Odo's
Speedo will normally overread a tad ex factory and going to 33's usually gets them very close to actual
Odos are usually very close ex factory and 33's will get them to underread a tad

Definitely not always the case but more often than not in my experience

[Sprock]

Rito mate thanks


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[Sprock]

As posted you can't necessarily go by the speedo reading error

Speedos are required by law to be dead accurate or overread ex factory but not so the Odo's
Speedo will normally overread a tad ex factory and going to 33's usually gets them very close to actual
Odos are usually very close ex factory and 33's will get them to underread a tad

Definitely not always the case but more often than not in my experience

When you say 'a tad ' how much do you reckon ? Roughly ? ie; 1000kms on odometer would be .......1050kms ? Or not that much ?


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[BigRAWesty]

When you say 'a tad ' how much do you reckon ? Roughly ? ie; 1000kms on odometer would be .......1050kms ? Or not that much ?


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started
Well when I went from 31" to 33" my speedo went from being 8k behind at 100km/h to smack on 1-1 with the GPS. .
When I was coming home from the farm (about 600k) my odometer was about 40k short of the distance traveled via GPS. .
So it can be a fair bit..

[Sprock]

Rito Westy thanks mate


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[threedogs]

Same as Kallen ,,,,, I heard vehicle manfacturers were allowed 10% error in speedo readings.
Get a speeding ticket they only give you 3% error funny eh

[the evil twin]

Agree with Westy... Once you 'know' your errors it is a lot easier and you only need to sort it out once
The Odo to Speedo relationship can be up to 10% or more and won't change with tyres, diffs etc

Lets assume (rough figures for example only)...
The Speedo indicated to actual is out, say 7%, and reads 107 at 100 actual and you then increase the tyre size by say 7% (31's to 33's) it will now be spot on
The Odo indicated to actual is out, say 1%, and reads 101 for 100 K's travelled and you then increase the tyre size by say 7% (31's to 33's) it will now read 94 K's for every 100 travelled
If you change the size of the tyres by another 7% ish (33's to 35's) the errors will change by the same percentage
If you change the diff ratios by 5% ish by going from say 4.3 to 4.1 the errors will change by the same percentage

[the evil twin]

Same as Kallen ,,,,, I heard vehicle manfacturers were allowed 10% error in speedo readings.
Get a speeding ticket they only give you 3% error funny eh

ADR's were changed a while ago now and the current formula is a tad hard to type out but is essentially...
The speedo cannot underread at all at any speed (IE you can't be going faster than indicated)
The speedo must overread by between 0 KPH + 4 KPH + up to 10% of the actual speed
EG at 80KPH actual the speedo must read between 80 and 92 KPH (80 + 4 + 10% of 80 which is another 8)

It is because of the 'new' ADR saying that it cannot overread that the Feds can get away with zero tolerance on speeding if they so choose

[Marc Allen]

We got 15.54l/100 on the highway from Melbourn in our 98 2.8L GU. Is there any way of improving that?.

[mudski]

Anyone know how many litres in the main tank would be used when the light comes on?
I decided to see what fuel eco i get but i wasnt anywhere near a servo to record the litres for a fill up.

[BigRAWesty]

Dunno mate. They usually allow 50k so maybe 10L

Another question to all running sub tanks..
Do yas fill up both tanks and work from both..
As we know the sub transfers a bit each start up so the added extra could be giving false outcomes if just working from main tank use..

[threedogs]

Anyone know how many litres in the main tank would be used when the light comes on?
I decided to see what fuel eco i get but i wasnt anywhere near a servo to record the litres for a fill up.

There is about 20 ltrs left when the light comes on with mine anyway ,hope that helps

[threedogs]

We got 15.54l/100 on the highway from Melbourn in our 98 2.8L GU. Is there any way of improving that?.

run 40psi for hwy driving and stick to 100kph as best you can

[threedogs]

Dunno mate. They usually allow 50k so maybe 10L

Another question to all running sub tanks..
Do yas fill up both tanks and work from both..
As we know the sub transfers a bit each start up so the added extra could be giving false outcomes if just working from main tank use..

I'll put $20 in the sub when I fill up if not going away, and transfer when the need arises.
Going away I'll fill both obviously. $1.16 a ltr ATM here

[Bacho86]

Dunno mate. They usually allow 50k so maybe 10L

Another question to all running sub tanks..
Do yas fill up both tanks and work from both..
As we know the sub transfers a bit each start up so the added extra could be giving false outcomes if just working from main tank use..

I always try and have at least 1/2 tank full in the sub around town.

I don't think the sub tank draws much on start up, maybe only couple 100mls


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[threedogs]

Id always have some fuel in the sub, even if just to keep things lubed

[Softy]

I fill both tanks at the same time... once the main runs out i fill it with half of the sub tank.. once that runs out use the rest of the sub tank.. helps keep a bit of lube in the tanks at all times.

Since changing from a Dawes to Tillix i have got a lot better economy.. not sure how as i have the needle/spool rate set about the same... I used to struggle to get 700km out of both... today my fuel light come on, on the main and it just clicked over 700km... So pretty much my whole subtank is bonus economy now...

700km out of a main tank is about normal for a DI?

And bonus was i got a whole tank worth of driving without having to replace my pistons :D

[BigRAWesty]

I fill both tanks at the same time... once the main runs out i fill it with half of the sub tank.. once that runs out use the rest of the sub tank.. helps keep a bit of lube in the tanks at all times.

Since changing from a Dawes to Tillix i have got a lot better economy.. not sure how as i have the needle/spool rate set about the same... I used to struggle to get 700km out of both... today my fuel light come on, on the main and it just clicked over 700km... So pretty much my whole subtank is bonus economy now...

700km out of a main tank is about normal for a DI?

And bonus was i got a whole tank worth of driving without having to replace my pistons :D
That's around 7L/100k
Surly not

[Bacho86]

That's around 7L/100k
Surly not

90L / 700km = 12.86L/100k


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[Maxhead]

That's around 7L/100k
Surly not
12.85l/100 by my calculations

haha, bacho beat me to it

[Softy]

Last 4 fills.

Tillix
12.82
12.66

Dawes
14.06
14.51

[BigRAWesty]

Second fill since owning..
Very happy.
So with the robe to beachport run we've averaged 16.3L/100.
But also noticed that although the sub tank needle hadn't moved I put over 6L unto it..
So it does transfer a bit on start ups..

[threedogs]

Have you noticed if the sub tank is OE or been updated to 75ltr aux.
16.3 a tad high but a good starting point. its still new to you so probably
sticking it to it a bit more than normal.
They say a bit will transfer on start up

CRD a bit thirstier than the mighty Di lol

[Maxhead]

CRD a bit thirstier than the mighty Di lol


Yeah sure!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Unfortunately only stock tanks..
But I'll do the breather mods to the main so that'll get me back up to 115L
And I'm happy with that economy..
Last weekend was 70 odd K of tough low range.. that sucked most of it..
I expect it to drop when on the road and more when travelling..

[Maxhead]

But I'll do the breather mods to the main so that'll get me back up to 115L
.


Interesting concept, must try that myself...

[Softy]

Last 4 fills.

Tillix
12.82
12.66

Dawes
14.06
14.51

I filled up today again. New record for me 11.46L/100 Bloody happy with that.

[Winnie]

But I'll do the breather mods to the main so that'll get me back up to 115L


Please explain

[Maxhead]

I filled up today again. New record for me 11.46L/100 Bloody happy with that.Bloody oath, not bad at all. I consistently get about 12.5 no matter what driving I do.....unless I'm in 4low

[threedogs]

Please explain

Yeah interested as well never heard of a breather mod

@ Softly what tyre size you running 265's ??

[BigRAWesty]

Interesting concept, must try that myself...


Please explain
Really. Surly you guys have read what I did to the fast fill breather in the main tank to squeeze 20+ L into your main tanks??

[threedogs]

Really. Surly you guys have read what I did to the fast fill breather in the main tank to squeeze 20+ L into your main tanks??

Please explain,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,????
only fit 95ltr and 30ltr if in OE guise wheres this extra 20ltr come from???

[Softy]

Yeah interested as well never heard of a breather mod

@ Softly what tyre size you running 265's ??

Yeah just factory S3 Alloys and stupid Highway tyres.

Will be getting some proper rubber and steelies eventually.... Then i'll see what the economy is like. :toot:

Mine is Automatic btw.

[threedogs]

same here with the auto Ill get about 12 around town and 14 going away

[Winnie]

Really. Surly you guys have read what I did to the fast fill breather in the main tank to squeeze 20+ L into your main tanks??
Think I remember something? Need more info though. If you do it to this car take pics of the process and post a thread about it.

[BigRAWesty]

No worries

[MyGU8]

12.5l/100kms always (highway and town, a/c on and a/c off), 12l/100kms if I didn't use cruise control.

[BigRAWesty]

Think I remember something? Need more info though. If you do it to this car take pics of the process and post a thread about it.
Done one for ya mate

[jack]

Looks like my car is finally run in. Consistently getting 11.9L per 100ks and happy with that.
This is a mixture of highway/city/hills and I've got these figures over the last 3000ks plus. I've also been pushing the car a little harder than usual so surprised by these figures.
Trips have been a mixture of cruise and less OD than usual, includes quite a bit of Melb city, lots of Otway hills and country roads. No 4WD involved (unfortunately).

[mudnut]

I've also been pushing the car a little harder than usual so surprised by these figures.

Don't tell porkies. You've been driving it like ya stole it. Haven't you?

[Sprock]

Don't tell porkies. You've been driving it like ya stole. Haven't you?

Is there any other way mate ??


2002 GU wagon 3.0lt , auto , piranha dual batteries , 3" lift , chip , needle & Dawes valves - just gettin started

[GeeYou8]

CRD a bit thirstier than the mighty Di lol

I have noticed this, the old GU2 would do 1000 to 1100 km on the 120l.
The new GU8 has only been getting around 900 to 950, might still be loosening up.
I haven't done a full tank run for a while without a trailer/boat/car on the back at some time.
Also noticed that the GU8 struggles at 70 in 4th towing the boat up the hill from Hillarys marina, the old GU2 easily accelerated up the same hill, although the GU8 appears to be geared a little higher.
Graham

[BigRAWesty]

I have noticed this, the old GU2 would do 1000 to 1100 km on the 120l.
The new GU8 has only been getting around 900 to 950, might still be loosening up.
I haven't done a full tank run for a while without a trailer/boat/car on the back at some time.
Also noticed that the GU8 struggles at 70 in 4th towing the boat up the hill from Hillarys marina, the old GU2 easily accelerated up the same hill, although the GU8 appears to be geared a little higher.
Graham
Did you have any mods done to the gu2?

[BigRAWesty]

Last 4 fills.

Tillix
12.82
12.66

Dawes
14.06
14.51
What's this Tillix I've seen a couple posting about??
Guess I've got a but of reading to do..

[GeeYou8]

Did you have any mods done to the gu2?
Just a snorkel, it had a steel bull bar. (>250 000km)
GU8 is stock, not even a bull bar, going to wait until it is out of warranty before I do anything.(<25 000km)
Graham

[BigRAWesty]

Ok.. have you put yours on any scales yet??
Mine came in at 2.75T with only 60L of fuel in it..
The draws, braces, winch bar and diff mods all add up..

[threedogs]

Ok.. have you put yours on any scales yet??
Mine came in at 2.75T with only 60L of fuel in it..
The draws, braces, winch bar and diff mods all add up..

Your touring weight might be just over 3t ,gotta be happy with that.

[threedogs]

Last 4 fills.

Tillix
12.82
12.66

Dawes
14.06
14.51

Have you fitted a tigged Intercooler to your Patrol yet ?

@ Kallen is your IC OE or been changed they leak from new I reckon lol

[BigRAWesty]

Your touring weight might be just over 3t ,gotta be happy with that.
That's empty. Empty draws no fridge or water etc..
So we'd be way over when packed for a trip..

Have you fitted a tigged Intercooler to your Patrol yet ?

@ Kallen is your IC OE or been changed they leak from new I reckon lol
Stock as..
In time I plan on going bigger but have to clean up and move the gq first

[GeeYou8]

Ok.. have you put yours on any scales yet??
Mine came in at 2.75T with only 60L of fuel in it..
The draws, braces, winch bar and diff mods all add up..
I haven't weighed it, only things added from base are towbar (genuine Nissan) Redarc Tow Pro Elite brake controller (must be at least 100 grams), a Tom Tom stuck to the windscreen & a set of rubber mats. Nothing to warrant a weight & balance check.
I am kind of liking not having a bull bar, although we have seen more roos in this one in 8 months than we did in the old one over 10 years.
Graham

[foggs]

12.5l/100kms always (highway and town, a/c on and a/c off), 12l/100kms if I didn't use cruise control.

Is your CRD a wagon? Any extra accessories adding weight or mods such as 3" exhaust?
Makes me wanna cry each time I read a 2012 CRD using less than 16l/100km.

[MyGU8]

Is your CRD a wagon? Any extra accessories adding weight or mods such as 3" exhaust?
Makes me wanna cry each time I read a 2012 CRD using less than 16l/100km.

Yep it is a CRD wagon. Only mods are alloy bullbar, Nissan towbar, dual battery, snorkel. But mine is a manual. I noticed yours an Auto.

I was puzzled with not getting any better fuel economy with highway speeds, then I put it to the drag force issue.

[foggs]

Yep it is a CRD wagon. Only mods are alloy bullbar, Nissan towbar, dual battery, snorkel. But mine is a manual. I noticed yours an Auto.

I was puzzled with not getting any better fuel economy with highway speeds, then I put it to the drag force issue.

Manual is meant to be worse from what I understand.. now you're just rubbing salt in the wound :P

What do you mean by "drag force issue"?

PS. I do get 13.5L/100km on highways.

[MyGU8]

Manual is meant to be worse from what I understand.. now you're just rubbing salt in the wound :P

What do you mean by "drag force issue"?

PS. I do get 13.5L/100km on highways.

Because the shape of the Patrol (which is not very aerodynamic friendly) the more speed the car is traveling it creates more drag force (pulling the car behind). I am not entirely sure whether this is the cause, but I never experienced any better fuel economy.
I used to have a Honda CRV which had an instantaneous fuel usage gauge, one thing I noticed from that was RPM is irrelevant to the fuel usage, you can go on 4th gear with less RPM but it used more fuel than going in 3rd with high rpm, of'course this is in the overlapping gear ratio speeds not always.

[BigRAWesty]

In the old td42 I can get 11L/100..
31" tyres and 90k/h..
Just to 13/100 if you do 100k /h..
And 14 /100 if I run 33's and 90k/h..
So it's all about the car..
One thing I have noticed with the crd manual is out 5th is very low in the rpm range at 100k..

[Bloodyaussie]

I was told the other day by a comp truck driver that my fuel figures are too high and jpc are shit... apperently they only play with the fuel screw and that is all.

Gave me a number of a bloke who he swears by and says many of the blokes in the know use him.... now i am just regurgitating what he said but he did say look at all the guys back in 2005 that used jpc for their tuning and now how many are going to him (competition seen).

Also said brett was shit...lol

Had nothing bad to say about dieseltec.

[AB]

I was told the other day by a comp truck driver that my fuel figures are too high and jpc are shit... apperently they only play with the fuel screw and that is all. Gave me a number of a bloke who he swears by and says many of the blokes in the know use him.... now i am just regurgitating what he said but he did say look at all the guys back in 2005 that used jpc for their tuning and now how many are going to him (competition seen). Also said brett was shit...lol Had nothing bad to say about dieseltec. Yet another reason to move to the East!!!

[Winnie]

I was told the other day by a comp truck driver that my fuel figures are too high and jpc are shit... apperently they only play with the fuel screw and that is all.

Gave me a number of a bloke who he swears by and says many of the blokes in the know use him.... now i am just regurgitating what he said but he did say look at all the guys back in 2005 that used jpc for their tuning and now how many are going to him (competition seen).

Also said brett was shit...lol

Had nothing bad to say about dieseltec.
Yeah that's exactly what I have heard about JPC by a bloke who knows his shit with these pumps.
Who's Brett?

[mudski]

I was told the other day by a comp truck driver that my fuel figures are too high and jpc are shit... apperently they only play with the fuel screw and that is all.

Gave me a number of a bloke who he swears by and says many of the blokes in the know use him.... now i am just regurgitating what he said but he did say look at all the guys back in 2005 that used jpc for their tuning and now how many are going to him (competition seen).

Also said brett was shit...lol

Had nothing bad to say about dieseltec.
Whos this guy? And whos Brett?

[Bloodyaussie]

4x4 obsession. ..

[mudski]

4x4 obsession. ..
Thanks. thought thats who it was. Funny reading this. You speak to any of these guys and they will say the same about each other. Just trying to keep and get customers.

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[Bloodyaussie]

I would still like to try a different tuner for a second opinion.

I heard that jpc does not tune properly and does the lazy mans tune.?

[mudski]

I would still like to try a different tuner for a second opinion.

I heard that jpc does not tune properly and does the lazy mans tune.?
Yeah ill wait until my warranty is up on the motor then ill try a different tuner.

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[foggs]

I was told the other day by a comp truck driver that my fuel figures are too high and jpc are shit... apperently they only play with the fuel screw and that is all.

Gave me a number of a bloke who he swears by and says many of the blokes in the know use him.... now i am just regurgitating what he said but he did say look at all the guys back in 2005 that used jpc for their tuning and now how many are going to him (competition seen).

Also said brett was shit...lol

Had nothing bad to say about dieseltec.

So no one in the west that can "play with my fuel screw"? :(

[Covo71]

Just bought a 92' Maverick and drove from QLD to Coffs. 500km and got 10.2l per hundred. Not sure what the norm is but The GU used more than that. The Mav is completely stock and only done 215,000 kms.

[Winnie]

Just bought a 92' Maverick and drove from QLD to Coffs. 500km and got 10.2l per hundred. Not sure what the norm is but The GU used more than that. The Mav is completely stock and only done 215,000 kms.

That is awesome economy for a GQ!! What engine?

[threedogs]

4x4 obsession. ..

Ive found Brett very knowledgable when it come to Patrols ,
seeing its his specialty, wonder why they said he's shite.
Pretty sure he took any Patrols to be Dynoed to JPC as well

[GeeYou8]

Update on consumption.
I was going to try to run the tank down on this run but couldn't drive past $1.08/l. So 497.8km from 60.16 litres, close enough to 12l/100km, 1 trip to & from the boat ramp (16km) with the trailer/boat, headed east up Greenmount , out to Merredin 110km/hr on GPS (115 on the dial) some dirt roads & one floodway crossing pretty much on cruise control the whole time on black top, aircon on the whole time.
Graham

[Covo71]

Hey Winnie,
4.2l diesel. No turbo yet. Checked out the air filters and they are greasy as hell so when they are changed it should run a bit better.

[BigRAWesty]

Hey Winnie,
4.2l diesel. No turbo yet. Checked out the air filters and they are greasy as hell so when they are changed it should run a bit better.
Mate that's awesome fuel economy.
Best I have ever gotten from my gq was 11L/100k and that was sitting on 90k/h..

[BigRAWesty]

Update on consumption.
I was going to try to run the tank down on this run but couldn't drive past $1.08/l. So 497.8km from 60.16 litres, close enough to 12l/100km, 1 trip to & from the boat ramp (16km) with the trailer/boat, headed east up Greenmount , out to Merredin 110km/hr on GPS (115 on the dial) some dirt roads & one floodway crossing pretty much on cruise control the whole time on black top, aircon on the whole time.
Graham
That's pretty dam good to..

[threedogs]

Hey Winnie,
4.2l diesel. No turbo yet. Checked out the air filters and they are greasy as hell so when they are changed it should run a bit better.

Have you a catch can fitted ??

[Covo71]

No catch can yet. Just picked up on Monday and haven't had a chance to do anything to it yet. Still need to get a blue slip to register in my name. It is completely stock. It was highway all the way pretty much. It was a 500km trip though. Stayed between 100k to 110k. 64341

[BigRAWesty]

Skinny tyres would have helped. But very neat..

[garett]

just got 590km off 57L from a NA td42 with 33's and 2 inch lift and roof bars.

[Family4x4]

GU 4.2N/A, 3" Lift, 33 A/Ts. I am getting 14L per 100km, this includes some towing.

[threedogs]

just got 590km off 57L from a NA td42 with 33's and 2 inch lift and roof bars.

9.66ltr/ 100ks gotta be happy with that

[threedogs]

GU 4.2N/A, 3" Lift, 33 A/Ts. I am getting 14L per 100km, this includes some towing.

Not too bad just started a "how heavy is your Patrol" thread,
interesting to see how much different patrols weigh.
Do you have a roof rack fitted???

[Family4x4]

no roofrack fitted.

[mudski]

So i finally did a run with mine for the first time ever and recorded its usage between fill ups. Around town i got 15.4Ltrs per 100 clicks.
So thats a GUII, td42, 160rwkw, 4.11's, manual, ARB bar, winch, steps, roof rack and rear draws.

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[Family4x4]

So i finally did a run with mine for the first time ever and recorded its usage between fill ups. Around town i got 15.4Ltrs per 100 clicks.
So thats a GUII, td42, 160rwkw, 4.11's, manual, ARB bar, winch, steps, roof rack and rear draws.

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That is good for around town.

[threedogs]

So i finally did a run with mine for the first time ever and recorded its usage between fill ups. Around town i got 15.4Ltrs per 100 clicks.
So thats a GUII, td42, 160rwkw, 4.11's, manual, ARB bar, winch, steps, roof rack and rear draws.

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Shite I got that from my 350 chev, You need to go for a flog up the HWY for an hour or so
prices here ATM are $1.07 a ltr for diesel.
dont think its going any lower anytime soon

[rusty00]

Did a 4600km round trip to the sunny coast, Stradbroke Island with 150km of sand driving.
Over Christmas.
Fuel usage was 560lt, cost of $620
Average if calculated correctly was 12.7 per 100
Best between fills was 10.8 per 100, then 11.6 per 100 on the open roads sitting on 110km.
Very happy with this.
Average in start stop to work is 14 per 100 and up to 16 per 100 in very tight traffic.

[mudski]

That is good for around town.
Hadn't really thought about if it was good or not to be honest. To be honest again. Lol. I really dont care what the consumption is. It could be 20L per 100 and i wouldnt care. Lol.
But its good to know for organising trips i suppose.
I did record the trip up the coast dragging the camper at warp speed, lol. But you think i can find where i wrote it?

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[mudski]

Found the fuel usage i wrote down when we went up the coast.
Car fully loaded and dragging the camper at around 1.6t, i used 17.4ltrs per 100.

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[gaddy]

Never bothered to take any notice of mine till this weekend, brisdane to inskip , 4.2tdi towing a honest 3t full hight van , 16.5 kpl mostly highway at 100 kph in 4th gear , a few good hills where I'm back to 3rd at about 80 kph ,
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/106.jpg

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[Family4x4]

Towing the camper in the GQ loaded TD42,winch steel bar,2" lift 33 km2,s up to Canberra we were at about 16 per 100km.

[BigRAWesty]

Just returned 13.1L/100 for our round trip to the big smoke.
That's draws loaded and roof bars on..
About 200k in the city and 110km/h on the highway.
I'm happy with that

[Sir Roofy]

Just returned 13.1L/100 for our round trip to the big smoke.
That's draws loaded and roof bars on..
About 200k in the city and 110km/h on the highway.
I'm happy with that

Wont get any better mate

[threedogs]

Just returned 13.1L/100 for our round trip to the big smoke.
That's draws loaded and roof bars on..
About 200k in the city and 110km/h on the highway.
I'm happy with that

spot on for the way you had it set up I'd say

[BigRAWesty]

Wont get any better mate


spot on for the way you had it set up I'd say
Yep. It won't last long with 3" exhaust and 33's on the next in line mods list

[mudnut]

I have just arrived home from my first long trip since I fitted the Old Trol with the new snorkel and headers. With three adults and and a few suitcases from Portland to Eaglehawk then to Kangaroo Flat was 372.6 km for 50.1 litres. 13.44 L/100ks.
I am very happy with that. I also felt comfortable overtaking at 90-100 as my foot wasn't flat to the floor like it used to be.

[Throbbinhood]

That's great economy mate. I just went back to 33's from 35's after a bit too much cop attention (got over it). Interested to see if I get any better economy, was getting 16L/100 on the highway fully loaded. Hopefully that comes back a fraction. I doubt I'll get anywhere near you though.

[mudnut]

I run 31" so that must account for something. As well as the headers and snorkel, getting rid of the heater grid at the base of the carby and blocking the pre-heat for the warmer months, has really unleashed this little engine without great expense. I saved 20 odd litres which equals a savings of $23 dollars, using the Woolies discount. Next long trip, I will fill with some 95 octane and see if it helps.

[Nuj]

Many won't believe but I swear it's true. 2001 GU TB48 petrol guzzler with Genie exhaust (which improved economy by around 12%). Recently had to travel from Gulgong to Penrith. Left home at 3.30am, air temp around minus 2 or 3 and foggy which kept my speed to 60 - 70 km/h. Only load in the car its 100kg driver with 40kms since last fill (95 octane Caltex). Halfway between Katoomba and Penrith decided to top up and see what effect the cool, moist and dense air had on the consumption. I checked, double checked and checked again; there was no mistake..........12.2 litres / 100kms. Tyres fitted 285-75/16 AT's at 37psi which gps shows the speedo as spot on accurate. Usually get around 16.5 litres/100kms living in a rural area, no traffic and 100km/h area from my driveway and 34 kms to town (Gulgong or Mudgee aka Whyhope --- What's a traffic light?)

[Wizard52]

Just back from week or so on Fraser. 19l/100k with a lot of loose sand due to tides. Normal 265/75/16 Bridgestone 697s at about 20psi.
Normally get 13/100k on road so about 50% increase is normal.

[PCARTZ]

Finally did the fill test with my GQ td42+t this weekend.
Car has a td05 and w2a, std pump wound up. ARB bar, roof rack and awning, 33's. No luggage etc.
Albury to SE melb and back at 105km/h. Filled it at Euroa, 13.1L/100km.
Euroa to Albury at 115km/h and topped it up again 13.4L/100km.
I thought it was worse but realised my odo isn't counting correctly because of the tyres so I'm pretty happy with it!

[GQtdauto]

Finally did the fill test with my GQ td42+t this weekend.
Car has a td05 and w2a, std pump wound up. ARB bar, roof rack and awning, 33's. No luggage etc.
Albury to SE melb and back at 105km/h. Filled it at Euroa, 13.1L/100km.
Euroa to Albury at 115km/h and topped it up again 13.4L/100km.
I thought it was worse but realised my odo isn't counting correctly because of the tyres so I'm pretty happy with it!

Pretty good figures would love that sort of economy out of mine , never took into account the tyre size changing the odometer, for some reason thought it only affected speedo.
Might have to use the gps for a accurate reading .

[Wine_maker]

The guy, just bought a new Y61 from Emirates.

Efficiency decal on his brand new, Y61, Mt 7, TB48, 4 doors.
Consumption - 7.4 km/L (13.5 L/100 km.)
Efficiency rating - Very Poor.

73571

How did they make 13.5 L?:icon_bonk: Unless in vacuum camera with 0 windage. :smileyvault-cute-bi

PS. The QR is also available for info.

[GQtdauto]

I'd be stoked with that consumption.

[garett]

not sure how i manged this but i used 180L on my last trip. according to google maps i did a min of 1538km. odo suggests i did 1600ish.
running 33 muds 2 inch lift snorkel and extractors.

[GQtdauto]

not sure how i manged this but i used 180L on my last trip. according to google maps i did a min of 1538km. odo suggests i did 1600ish.
running 33 muds 2 inch lift snorkel and extractors.

Geez that's good

[Mike02Ti]

The guy, just bought a new Y61 from Emirates.

Efficiency decal on his brand new, Y61, Mt 7, TB48, 4 doors.
Consumption - 7.4 km/L (13.5 L/100 km.)
Efficiency rating - Very Poor.

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How did they make 13.5 L?:icon_bonk: Unless in vacuum camera with 0 windage. :smileyvault-cute-bi

PS. The QR is also available for info.

Wish i got 13.5 anywhere close out of my TB48 [emoji16]
Pretty sure the original fuel consumption listing for them was just written as LOTS and not as a number

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[greenmav]

GQ TB42c, managed 20.01l/100 on a 3900km round thrip adelaide/birdsville,flinders. Fully loaded and with 800kg camper trailer, lifted and on 33s. 30% highway, 60% dirt, 10% fun, I thought that was pretty reasonable.

[the evil twin]

GU Y62 Series 4... 1500 K's, 25% Busy Freeway, 70% Urban, 5% Prado... 12.6 LPH
Stock plus roof racks, smart Alternator given a lobotomy, minimal load, 1 to 3 adults.

"Prado" = On sighting one the pedal and the metal to have a meeting of the minds... would be low 12's otherwise.

Should stay under 13 with 35's but will depend on the Prado %.

[MB]

Not too Shabby at all thanks ET mate! Big V8 surprising to be honest, food for minimum 15L at best old oil burners thought!


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[the evil twin]

Not too Shabby at all thanks ET mate! Big V8 surprising to be honest, food for minimum 15L at best old oil burners thought!


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Yeah... typical normally aspirated big displacement Petty... tool around the place and they are suprisingly good... open 'em up or tow and they drink a heap.

[mudnut]

From Ballan to Christmas hills and a bit of city driving then to a service centre on the freeway. 255 km for 37 litres. 14.5 km/l. Not too bad with two adults and fully loaded with camping gear.

[Convert]

First test untouched truck, 93, 4.2 non turbo, neglected, 540,000 km, Automatic, Shorty.
20L/ 100km

Then new injectors, new rocker assembly, oils, filters, Manual conversion, 31 inch tires,
Best was when nursed along at 80-90km/hr on long trip mostly flat 10.6 L/100km
Worst was 12.5/ 100km pushing it along in the high 2000rpm range on a hot day.
Average Highway driving on hot day 95-100km/hr 11.8L/100km
Today I filled it at 600km with the needle halfway between the 1/4 and empty (71L)
I reckon in cold climates they will go better but these sorts of numbers are ok with me.

[mudnut]

I kid you not. 13.098 l/100ks, with the new engine, running tuned to 95 RON petrol. It was just me with all the seats fitted and the winch loaded with rope instead of steel cables and a full tank of juice. It was mainly highway but with plenty of hills to give it a squirt. 52.6 ks at 6.89 l.

[Plasnart]

2001 GU TD42T. No IC. Engine and cooling system stock as a rock. 33" tyres. Pulled a 2.8 tonne trailer yesterday 220km from sea level up to approx 520m above sea level. Max 4th gear (manual), mostly around 80km/h at around 2000rpm. Some steep climbs back to 3rd, 50km/h at 2500rpm. Burnt 33 litres at 15.3l per hundred uphill. Pretty happy with that.

[MB]

GQ TD42 NYE NSW 2020.
Scored 46.2L per 10kms crossing/idling the border bridge back VIC home [emoji23]


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[mudski]

I've never been the one to worry about/ look at fuel consumption, on any of my cars. I just get in and drive it and when it needs fuel, it gets it. Lol.

[Cuppa]

Since we left Broome in June '19 . Lots of corrugated/bull dusty roads plus a reasonable amount of low range driving where consumption rose to almost 21 litres per 100. Mostly towing the Tvan with a vehicle & van combined weight of around 5 tonne. We take it pretty easy. Average around 80kph on flat bitumen, with occasional 'squirts' above 110kph when needed. Rarely exceed 3000rpm, or 450 deg.C EGT. Without the Tvan & with water tanks empty best has been just under 12l per 100km , but 13 to 14 litres per 100km is more usual. Average 90ph to 100kph when not towing.

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[Rossco]

I've never been the one to worry about/ look at fuel consumption, on any of my cars. I just get in and drive it and when it needs fuel, it gets it. Lol.Haha same with looking at fuel prices, never really bother, drive till empty, fill up, keep driv'n. . .


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[Grant209]

My Patrol is on a Novated Lease with $300 P/Month Fuel Allowance, so Fuel Economy is something I watch a little. If my Torque App is correct, I get about 20Lt/100klm, much higher then Nissan's stated 13Lt/100klm . . . but I recognise my Patrol is not a stripped down off the production line Patrol either.

I've wonder a thew times if it's worth putting My Ute into a Diesel Tune Workshop just to see if it can be retuned to get better Fuel Economy.

[MB]

My very first beloved 2000 GU TD42T DX Leafy work ute gained an extra 50km per 80L rear OEM tank average and a guesstimated 10% more lugging power simply by having a (custom mod in the day) 3” exhaust fitted and tuned to suit by Andy @ Dieseltec Lilydale Victoria [emoji106][emoji106]

EDIT: Wasn’t my (customer modification request) Andy was assisting local blokes and I jumped on board too, never looked back financially work wise!



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[Plasnart]

2001 GU TD42T. No IC. Engine and cooling system stock as a rock. 33" tyres. Pulled a 2.8 tonne trailer yesterday 220km from sea level up to approx 520m above sea level. Max 4th gear (manual), mostly around 80km/h at around 2000rpm. Some steep climbs back to 3rd, 50km/h at 2500rpm. Burnt 33 litres at 15.3l per hundred uphill. Pretty happy with that.

Another quick trip, not towing. 570km mostly at 110km/h - 81.28l used at 14.25l/100.

Return trip 540km mostly at 100km/h - 70.76l used at 13.1l/100.

[mudnut]

From Port Mac via Mt Gambier to Portland Zero litres used :)

[PeeBee]

Marks 4x4 5th over drive installed today, pick the truck up tomorrow, expect i will go from 200l/100klm to 180l/100klm, as long as i am rolling with a tail wind.

[Rossco]

Yeah haven't scientifically compared mine pre and post 5th gear upgrade but sooo much better on the highway one of the best things I've done lol. .

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[MB]

Only for others clarity Rossco Mate, you are running 4.6 diff ratios for Mountain Legendary Adventures [emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

So I thought I would record my usage as I’ve never really done it.
This was fully loaded, 4 people, towing the Off-road Swan up and over from Omeo to Bright, the car absolutely copping a flogging. 19.6ltrs per hundy...
This is Y62 territory. Winnie we need an upgrade!!


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[MB]

In younger ‘illegal ignorance sillier’ days once almost ‘halved’ a GU TD42T DX utes vinyl floor model own work fuel consumption by hauling 4.5T ATM/GTM on a float trailer to Mildura from the Yarra Valley.
4th gear...peddle full to the rubber mat for 6hrs (one desperately needed fuel stop IIRC) ....poor old thing couldn’t get above 70-75kmph into the prevailing NW winds.
Somewhat soon after was kindly future educated about EGT gauges, crikey the tough old girl in hindsight must’ve ran at 700C+ ++ Exhaust Gas Temperatures for 1/4 of an Aussie hot headwind day [emoji51]
I swear it ran faster off tow and carbon free once we unloaded and completed the job......don’t try this method though [emoji23][emoji107][emoji107]

EDIT: “Doubled” [emoji23]

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[Winnie]

So I thought I would record my usage as I’ve never really done it.
This was fully loaded, 4 people, towing the Off-road Swan up and over from Omeo to Bright, the car absolutely copping a flogging. 19.6ltrs per hundy...
This is Y62 territory. Winnie we need an upgrade!!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI got 17.5 for the same kind of driving but didn't tow as far as you.
Would absolutely love a Y62 but could not part with the GQ.

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[mudski]

I got 17.5 for the same kind of driving but didn't tow as far as you.
Would absolutely love a Y62 but could not part with the GQ.

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I reckon what we’ve done in the last week of t was in a 62, the memories of the GQ would be forgotten.


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[MB]

You definitely need and genuinely hard working deserve a Y62 ASAP Mudski Mate.....just do it Brother [emoji106][emoji106]
She aint going to fit up Barkley River Jeepy Wanky track but hey, that’s why I’m going back to a Y60 skinny weekender warrior instead of a Y61 fatter variant that never fits without $$damage [emoji24]
Horses for Courses and I’m too dreaming one day of a Y62 Harroped UP and or a nicely done LS Y61 for retirement Beach/Sea Change weaponary if we can make it that far Brother [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Hodge]

I reckon what we’ve done in the last week of t was in a 62, the memories of the GQ would be forgotten.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI reckon if you went with a 62 in convoy to the high country tracks , you'd be cherrishing your GU like mother's dearest love ...
Shopping trolleys with a V8 strapped in. More flex and handling in a garage creeper .

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[mudski]

I reckon if you went with a 62 in convoy to the high country tracks , you'd be cherrishing your GU like mother's dearest love ...
Shopping trolleys with a V8 strapped in. More flex and handling in a garage creeper .

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I hear you mate. I’m in the stage of my life i don’t care about “flex”, I care about comfort and ease, which I know the 62 will do both. Hard core stuff, is not me.


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[MB]

Honestly don’t know anything really about their high country gnarlier potentials Hodgey Mate but do know this inside myself:
The more hard earned dollars I’ve worked for to achieve a beautiful ‘shell’ (like my shed queen GU extra cab) the worse of a scaredy-cat driver I become up there.
Sometimes honestly the best and safest route enroute to the top may well require a stoved panel or two instead of dangerously/financially foolishly avoiding the scratchy stick on the safer side of the mountain if that makes sense?



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[Rossco]

Horses for horses I guess for a big car the GQ can squeeze into some pretty tight places with body good vision all round. . GUs definatly feel bigger and 62s are a bloody wide car definatly not suited to flexy pin stripe special tracks . . Think Daz has got the right idea just need one of each . . .

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[Winnie]

I reckon what we’ve done in the last week of t was in a 62, the memories of the GQ would be forgotten.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOne of each please, GQ go anywhere bush warrior and Y62 black top caravan cruiser/mall crawler.

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[Rossco]

https://images.app.goo.gl/GwmMnAe5vvhLJTSTA

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[mudski]

One of each please, GQ go anywhere bush warrior and Y62 black top caravan cruiser/mall crawler.

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Yep! If I could keep the 61 for bush bashing, and a 62 for life stylz I’ll be set.


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[mudski]

Latest fill saw me 16.74L/100. This was unladen, a day of 4wd’ing, lots of driving around the hills also blacktop and open roads too.


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[mudski]

Last fill before we made the trek home.
Unladen again, drove a few dirt roads exploring places, no low range, a fair bit of 80-100kph as we decided to go to Beechworth and a few other towns, so mostly easy. 15.5L/ 100.

Interesting to see the differences in consumption over my trip. First time I’ve ever actually looked at consumption, probably the last too. Haha!!


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[Winnie]

Yeah who cares... I like to measure in smiles by miles.

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[Avo]

Yeah who cares... I like to measure in smiles by miles.

Sent from my SM-G986B using TapatalkThats it aye,I'm on a few 62 pages n the consumption question all the time....ya don't buy a V8 to consider fuel usage

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[mudski]

Yeah who cares... I like to measure in smiles by miles.

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Yep. Plenty of smiles happened over the last two weeks thats for sure.

[paulyg]

Late last year I bought a 2010 4.8 Patrol, I was going to do a diesel conversion, but after having it for a while, I am not so sure I want to anymore.
yes it does use more fuel, but not that much more, and it has more power than any diesel ever fitted to a patrol.
Its quieter and smoother, and probably cheaper to maintain.

[mudski]

Late last year I bought a 2010 4.8 Patrol, I was going to do a diesel conversion, but after having it for a while, I am not so sure I want to anymore.
yes it does use more fuel, but not that much more, and it has more power than any diesel ever fitted to a patrol.
Its quieter and smoother, and probably cheaper to maintain.

I spoke with a chap in Bright during my break who has a 4.8 Patrol, and turboéd. Goes like shit off a chrome shovel and the fuel consumption is better he says. The 4.8's are a good motor.

[paulyg]

I have a trip planed for April, probably a few thousand kilometres towing a 1600kg camper trailer, I will report back when I return, with the fuel usage.

[MB]

First two tanks just test run through our Daughters future little Ford Stubby (GQ 2.0T Shorty) with OEM power plant upgraded to a dropped in TB45 Carby variant:

#1 Dad driving alone for safety handling/checking purposes like a P Plater drifting possessed for 450km in its first new mountain home week = 18.9L / 100km.

#2 Dad grandpa style driving for future 18YO fuel lowest possible consumption usage versus minimum award wages reality = 17.7 L / 100km.

This little 2.0T thing is at least 30% thirstier than any TD42/T’s I’ve ever owned and 20% more than my 3.0T+ 6.5L Chev Diesel ute [emoji23]

Heaps of fun though, she can have the 6.5L Shed Queen ute and I’ll drop a complimenting Barra donk in the Ford Maverick with white Shelby Stripes once I’ve blown the Nissan petrol donk up [emoji41][emoji23]

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[Avo]

Nice rig there Mr MB, my 42gqt always used 20l 100k no matter where I went or if I was a towing....seems you haven't tried hard enough brother

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[MB]

Honest question please Folks [emoji120][emoji120]
When I was a 17YO, Victoria brought in a new Power<> Weight ratio list which excluded me from buying an extremely sluggish 225 Hemi Charger under new legislation released 🥲

How does it all work now for youngens [emoji120][emoji1696]??


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[MB]

FWIW: It was honestly a genuine question as ‘Cyclists’ well known experienced....arrogantly traverse our daily work routes enroute to Selfish Coffee’s [emoji856]
Thinking I should increase my own life insurance so that I can diesel 1kmph try to pass them on their Selfish as FuckSTICKS double dildo twat corners!
FUCK YOU CYCLIST ( 90% Cunts)


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[PeeBee]

FWIW: It was honestly a genuine question as ‘Cyclists’ well known experienced....arrogantly traverse our daily work routes enroute to Selfish Coffee’s [emoji856]
Thinking I should increase my own life insurance so that I can diesel 1kmph try to pass them on their Selfish as FuckSTICKS double dildo twat corners!
FUCK YOU CYCLIST ( 90% Cunts)


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Seems there are some long buried issues coming out Mr Mark. This should raise the website profile on some search engines!!!

[mudski]

Honest question please Folks [emoji120][emoji120]
When I was a 17YO, Victoria brought in a new Power<> Weight ratio list which excluded me from buying an extremely sluggish 225 Hemi Charger under new legislation released ��

How does it all work now for youngens [emoji120][emoji1696]??


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https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/your-ps/prohibited-vehicles-for-p-plate-drivers/about-prohibited-vehicles

FWIW: It was honestly a genuine question as ‘Cyclists’ well known experienced....arrogantly traverse our daily work routes enroute to Selfish Coffee’s [emoji856]
Thinking I should increase my own life insurance so that I can diesel 1kmph try to pass them on their Selfish as FuckSTICKS double dildo twat corners!
FUCK YOU CYCLIST ( 90% Cunts)


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Haha!!!!!......

[Plasnart]

FWIW: It was honestly a genuine question as ‘Cyclists’ well known experienced....arrogantly traverse our daily work routes enroute to Selfish Coffee’s [emoji856]
Thinking I should increase my own life insurance so that I can diesel 1kmph try to pass them on their Selfish as FuckSTICKS double dildo twat corners!
FUCK YOU CYCLIST ( 90% Cunts)


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Yee haaaa mate let it rip snort!!!! Get it out of ya chest just like I let it out of me today giving the best spray to my property manager's face who's been found out ripping me off and intimidating my elderly lady tenant. Quivering farking mole got what was coming standing over my beautiful tenant the slag. Would have gone even harder if it was a bloke.

[MB]

What & which vehicles will your beautiful safe Ladies ‘P’ be driving through Kangaroo Ground regions Mr Mark Mate ?
YES, I farkin hate with a passion arrogant Cyclist Cunts that may accidentally force my children to early self education overtake on a horrible corner due to their arrogant road coverage, free of charge, fucked up, Cocksucking/Twot Slurping Beliefs!!!!!!
The Greatest Pack of FUCKWITTS ever to SELFISHLY exist [emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107]


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[Touses]

What & which vehicles will your beautiful safe Ladies ‘P’ be driving through Kangaroo Ground regions Mr Mark Mate ?
YES, I farkin hate with a passion arrogant Cyclist Cunts that may accidentally force my children to early self education overtake on a horrible corner due to their arrogant road coverage, free of charge, fucked up, Cocksucking/Twot Slurping Beliefs!!!!!!
The Greatest Pack of FUCKWITTS ever to SELFISHLY exist [emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107]


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Good morning Mr Batty. Come in, lay on the couch and we'll discuss your lycra fetish.

[MB]

Far from a Nasty Fetish (I hope) Touses Old Mate [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
I may possibly get a little imaginary tickle in my denim from time to time hearing that replaceable Lycra thinly stretched across our radiators protects insects from clogging our decent day to day work/living cooling needs....especially in warmer months when they are in plaque proportions [emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468][emoji468]
Honestly cannot understand why any sane persons would choose to exercise on a single lane windy highway (two abreast) @ sub 10kmph around blind corners when us Taxpayers have built magnificent creek & river bicycle private highways for them from all angles N/S/E & W directly back into Melbourne City where they belong delivering Vegan protests[emoji2961]
‘Fuel Consumption’ wise I get it....they must shave their legs and wear spacesuits to reduce their 10kmph wind resistance and munggo bean digestions [emoji2959]


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[Arfa Brayne]

FWIW: It was honestly a genuine question as ‘Cyclists’ well known experienced....arrogantly traverse our daily work routes enroute to Selfish Coffee’s [emoji856]
Thinking I should increase my own life insurance so that I can diesel 1kmph try to pass them on their Selfish as FuckSTICKS double dildo twat corners!
FUCK YOU CYCLIST ( 90% Cunts)


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See the little washer nozzle above the clearance light ??
When cyclists piss me off, .......... I piss on them !
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[MB]

FWIW: Flogged the little TB45NA shorty up to Newcastle via the the Hume early last week @ max legal allowed speed and somehow scored 14.8L per 100km over 10.5hrs for 998kms on 91 RON for half the run and 95 RON for the second half.
Running home/same route, chose 98 RON and need to confirm tomorrow with top up/odometer numbers my below 14.0L belief’s but can confirm zero clacking under duress detonation power with 98 RON [emoji123][emoji123]
91 RON has turned to DOGSHIT horrible dentonation clacky crud [emoji2961]


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[halwakhao130]

I have a 1998 4.5 L GU (Dual Fuel) and on a recent trip to Melbourne through to Dandenong from Bendigo and mostly on Freeway I filled up at Calder Raceway on the way home. Required 47 Litres of Gas and I had covered 250 K's. That equates to 18.8 Litres per 100 K's. vidmate apk (https://get-vidmateapp.com/home/) mobdro download (https://get-mobdroapk.com)

[MB]

Distributor problemo unfortunately, scored 0.00001L per 1,250km return trip via evaporation [emoji22]

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[mudnut]

Towing our little old poptop from home to Horsham, we got 22l/100ks mostly 100kph at 3000rpm (4th gear). Driving part of the Silo art tour, without the van, I was happy with 13.78 l/100. On the way home, mostly a flat or down hill, it dropped to 18l/100. I took it a little easier, sitting at 2800 rpm, 85-90Kph. The 98 RON was dearest at 222 cents a litre, but the new engine needs that with its higher compression ratio. Considering the tens of thousands to upgrade to a newer vehicle to achieve better economy, I am pretty happy with that.

[egdirdle]

98 4500 with 229k. Was getting 18 around town to 26 when towing the 1500kg camper over hills. 23 when driving into head wind.
New CAT back sports exhaust with added hot dog to add some quiet but still noisier than old.
Now 16 around town. 18 when towing. 20 when towing hills.
Car feels like I have added two cylinders. Revs to redline way too quickly so I have to take care to keep it below 3000.
Best $900 investment ever. Wish I did it before last years half loop as I would have spent way less on fuel and had better chance to optimise fuel cost because stops could be further a part.

[BrazilianY60]

What model/product is that exhaust you are using? Do you have pictures?

[Coldcomfort]

Hey all, I've written a powershell script that calculates your fuel usage to the liters per 100klms. If you have windows 10 or higher you can use it. If anyone is interested I'll paste it into a post here with instructions how to load and run it.

[Cuppa]

Recently got the average fuel consumption of our '06 ex Telstra 4.2 Patrol, weighing in at close to it's uprated GVM of 3.9t, plus pulling our Tvan 95% of the time, (all towing in 4th or below). All up weight of around 5 to 5.1tonnes reducing as we used up supplies - say an average of around 5 tonnes & wearing 265/75R16 tyres, over the past five years in our jaunt up to the top end & back & a light right foot. Lots of off road in including some long distances in low ratio. Used the Fuel Map app. A few minor stuff ups with entries, but I think the average consumption we have is correct - it has been consistent all along. 15.82 litres per 100.
Lowest 11.99litres per 100 (driving very slow on sealed road to see how low we could get consumption between Katherine & Mataranka).
Highest 20.42 Litres per 100km (Including about 450kms in low ratio on the Munja Track).

[mihit]

https://www.fuelly.com/car/nissan/patrol

[BrazilianY60]

I use this app for several years already. I guess my fuellups are contributing to the average consumption there.

[mudnut]

If you can believe the bowsers, I was using 25 and 30 litres per 100 kilometres between Mildura and Bendigo. Only towing a partially loaded 5x8 trailer to Mildura. Bloody shocking. Yet from Bendigo back home, it was down to 17-18 litres per 100. Very sus if you ask me!!

[Plasnart]

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