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Prado 150 1GD 2.8L fuel economy figures
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Just drove up from Perth to Geraldton sitting on 113km/h as per GPS and averaged 8.7l/100km. This is with 13000km on the ODO and 2 inch lift, on my own with tools and parts in the car. Tank was full when I left and did 438km and its just above the 3/4 on the needle. Scangauge gave me the 8.7l. The car gave 9.2. Thats not too shabby.
Doug2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Prado 150 1GD 2.8L fuel economy figures
Originally posted by cuda View PostJust drove up from Perth to Geraldton sitting on 113km/h as per GPS and averaged 8.7l/100km. This is with 13000km on the ODO and 2 inch lift, on my own with tools and parts in the car. Tank was full when I left and did 438km and its just above the 3/4 on the needle. Scangauge gave me the 8.7l. The car gave 9.2. Thats not too shabby.
Doug[B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bits
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Originally posted by krypto View PostMust have been a nice tail breeze.2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Just filled the tank. Scangauge was out unfortunately ave usage 10.55l/100km. Not that great really. I do have to consider my petrol on the same trip would have got me about 15l/100km. I saved 5l per 100 so I guess not that bad really.2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Prado 150 1GD 2.8L fuel economy figures
With gradual addition of the accessories listed below, and occasional towing of caravan or camper trailer:
Since new: 33,340 km, 3,157 liters of diesel= 9.47l/100kmSE Qld: GX 150GD Auto, (Feb'16 build): TJM T15 steel b bar, 9,500lb TORQ winch, TJM s steps, Rhino Pioneer Platform (42102B 1928X1236mm), front recovery points, Wynnum towbar, P3 brake controller, TNN Underbody guards, UHF, TREKtable & LED striplight, Custom Fridge & Drawers, Waeco CFX50, 9inch illuminator 160W LED spots, 40mm lifted Dobinson Suspension (Zordo's), ScanguageII, 30 Sec Wing Awning
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2.8 Diesel Manual Most Efficient Driving
I have just got back from a long weekend away, and was wondering about the driving technique for a manual to get the best fuel economy in the country.
I know the basic change up as quickly as possible to top gear and don’t accelerate/decelerate hard etc, but I am more thinking about when cruising at 100/110 km/hr (so around 2000 RPM in 6th) and you come to a long hill? Are you better labouring up in 6th, or changing down so the engine is at a more efficient point for the extra work? It is noticeable as the engine speed drops (say to 1800 RPM) the engine feels like it is labouring to the point you can start losing speed – and I assume become less efficient?
Is there a rev range it is best to keep the engine in? I had a quick search and found a power/torque curve for the 2.8 Diesel (note it is a GIF with the 2.4 also) – it shows torque pretty flat from 1500 to 2500 RPM.
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Personally I would always err on the side of using more revs instead of lugging in a higher gear at lower revs for a couple of reasons:
1. Low revs with more fuel applied creates more soot, causing DPF to get clogged up more quickly, thereby requiring more burn off cycles later, which wastes fuel.
2. Low revs with more fuel applied creates higher EGTs (exhaust gas temp). High heat is an enemy.
By selecting a lower gear for hilly conditions, whether it's a manual like yours or auto for many others, the soot and temperature issues are better managed.
Sorry, didn't mean to divert from the topic of fuel economy but just wanting to give another perspective which should be considered, in the quest for best possible fuel economy.Last edited by tempestv8; 21-05-2017, 10:29 AM.
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just FWIW - drive Canberra to Brisbane today. 1300km's, computer says bang on 10.0L/100. I know it's not too accurate (but to be fair its only slightly off whenever I have checked it) but we all have one, so that's a comparison. Fitted with ARB Deluxe, IPF lights, Safari Snorkel, 2.1M platform backbone system and about 300kg's on board.
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I did a run this week from FSH (Fiona Stanley Hospital) to Welshpool and return. I reset the trip prior to leaving. Stopped a few times at lights but this was the true reading. I am currently at 1000km and needle has not reached a quarter. Trip meter says I still have 320km to go. I am seeing some very nice fuel figures this tank post new DPF. Usage increases as usual when accelerating but drops rapidly once cruising. Ive seen high 4's at 60km/h cruising. DPF burn has also changed. Sometimes the burn is above 300km whereas before it would burn 250km. Fuel usage during a burn is also lower from my observations.
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cuda2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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