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bloody hell mick ya would have to be happy with that, on the minus side that fuel would have cost you $1214.10 at $1.90. we r getting bent over by oil companies, if only we could do something about price of diesel, but never the less good economy for the old oiler :wink:
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had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear. -
Nah Samo... that was Steves figures from his previous post...
Hope I get close to that ...heading off in a week :lol:
Some how I think not from my soot maker, but we'll see.. with the exhaust/chip/5 speed combo I've always gotton decent numbers.....
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]Comment
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fuel consuption
Hi Mick & Samo
Mine is the 5 speed auto too, which make my fuel usage even better..
Cheers
Steve2008 GXL D4D, 5 speed auto, Grey with Toyota Towbar/ Mats /Tint/Cooper ST's/ ARB Winch Bar/ Safari Snorkel/2"OME Lift/ARB Dual Battery Sys/IPF Driving Lights/Polaris in Dash System/Bushranger Compressor/Ironman 9500lb winch.Comment
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no worries mick, i get around 11s in mine, thats ok with me, need a extra gear when on highway thoughhad an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.Comment
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likewise Samo, average since day 1 is high 11's, my last tank was the best so far at 10.8 but that was a lot of highway... often find myself looking for 6th gearOriginally posted by samoComment
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G'day Bettsy,Originally posted by bettsy
Congrats on the first refill! I still remember mine
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For the first few fills I recorded similar figures to you. I've just had my 10,000km service and am currently getting 9.3l/100km with mixed driving.
LFaR.[size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]Comment
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Some consumption figures from towing van over 4600kms with varying conditions. Ie some headwinds, crosswinds, tail winds, air cond on & off, couple of hundred kms without van
We were travelling averaging 100km/hr on the longer runs
ENGINE........... 2004 Turbo Diesel
TRANSMISSION..............Auto. (Towed in D)
TYRE SIZE.....................265/70/17 BFGs @ 40 psi.
ROOF RACKS ETC........... 3 bar HD Rhino & basket (chokkas)
ANYTHING WHICH MAY AFFECT FUEL FIGURES........Towing Jayco Flamingo, car full with Engels, Wife & 3 kids, some headwind
BEST FUEL CONSUMPTION TOWING................ 14.2L/100kms
WORST FUEL CONSUMPTION TOWING....................... 19.8L/100 kms
AVERAGE OVER TRIP............................16.7l/100KMSCheers
Daz
2004 TD GXL Auto PradoComment
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Hi All,
Does anyone own a T-Van? or an offroad Caravan?
If so, what sort of fuel economy are you getting towing it?
I ask this as I am starting to organise my vehicle for the GTG next year, and trying to work out approx cost in fuel, as I am heading to Townsville first, then going onto the GTG.
Would appreciate answers from those who have a D4D.
StuartStuart Trevena
[COLOR="#FF0000"][B]2008 Prado GXL D4D 3.0L T/D 5 Speed Auto Colour: Dune with loads of Extras[/B][/COLOR][COLOR="#0000CD"] [B]and 2015 Tvan MK4 Murranji Offroad Camper[/B][/COLOR]Comment
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Hi , I know first post but after reading the whole thread for 50 mins I have to ask diesels for country /towing and petrol for city /school holiday trips.
Thanks
Loges
(about to but family car)Comment
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Welcome Loges!Originally posted by Loges
I don't believe it can ever be that clear cut. There's too much human factor to package it up in any formula.
Ultimately, choose the one that takes your fancy, for whatever reason. They're both brilliant.
Cheers,
LFaR.[size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]Comment
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wow - on the way to a work site i hit 1001 kms on the trip meter and then the green 90L came on. Mixed city-80km/hr to:from work and various site trips.
if the tank is 93L - that's aprox 9.3L / 100km which is as per the manuf! Bizzare.....Easter-08 White GXL D4D Auto - delivered in near record time (5d) from placement of order. Has turned into a "Bermuda" or "Swiss fund" where $ get lost or converted into mods/accessories.Comment
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I reckon! An honest manufacturer - what is this world coming to??Originally posted by mjforder
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I also got 9.3L/100km with mixed city-110km/hr. Pretty damn good. I think the ScanGuage has helped us achieve that too - we tend to try to be green in our road driving habits... not so green once we hit the beaches or trails :twisted: .
LFaR.[size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]Comment
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maybe i need to get a scangauge for the ski boat. that seems to scull petrol...
i was beginning to think my green-light-controller-thingy-majig had failed - it didnt come on until the gauge was just under a half
BTW - tried to use up a bit of fuel last night - overtook a L plate driver (in a driving school car) - going up a hill, in the RHS (fast) lane doing 50% of the speed limit. When they finally decided to go to the LHS lane (indicated for nearly 100m before s l o w l y moving across) - i put the boot into it and lost it in a cloud of smoke (exhaust). So much for EGR or better donks - the D4D can make a bit of smoke when "pushed"
Easter-08 White GXL D4D Auto - delivered in near record time (5d) from placement of order. Has turned into a "Bermuda" or "Swiss fund" where $ get lost or converted into mods/accessories.Comment
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The best thing I have bought for my boat is the Navman fuel gauge hooked into the GPS. Not only helps to miser fuel but it helps the trim as the less fuel used means the most efficient hull displacement. I get best economy at 4500 revs which is much higher than I would have imagined before installing the gauge.Originally posted by mjforder2012 GXL Diesel Auto.Comment
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hmm....V8, 320HP - ski boat....no such thing as trim. For bare-foot its generally one speed - flat out (or near to it)!!
Easter-08 White GXL D4D Auto - delivered in near record time (5d) from placement of order. Has turned into a "Bermuda" or "Swiss fund" where $ get lost or converted into mods/accessories.Comment
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