Should a snorkel have a big affect on fuel consumption

[Git Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Git]

Hi all I've just have had a snorkel fitted to my prado I'm now noticing I using slightly more fuel is that normal. Thanks

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Should have no impact on power or consumption. Check the usual culprits like low tyre pressures.

[Ex Niss Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ex Niss]

Not sure about that, but they look good, down side is that they are bug catchers and just dirty up the air filter.

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

Marginal increase in power and torque. http://www.lcool.org/technical/120_s...rformance.html. Marginal increase in drag due to affected aerodynamics = Overall effect should be minimal

If you're worried about bugs get a pre-cleaner: http://www.uniflow.com.au/contents/en-us/d2.html

[Git Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Git]

Yep checked the usual suspects we added a steel bar and rear bar not long ago and have only just taken notice of the fuel. The extra weight would probably have a effect . . Thanks

[ttmx83 Member Find all posts View Profile Close ttmx83]

I have noticed nearly 1L/100klm extra fuel usage with a steel bar, winch, Slightly larger tyres, fridge and drawers.

Cheers Brad

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

I have noticed nearly 1L/100klm extra fuel usage with a steel bar, winch, Slightly larger tyres, fridge and drawers.

Cheers Brad

Hey brad is that taking into account the extra 4-5% distance you are covering with bigger rubber? Or just calculated on odometer?

[ttmx83 Member Find all posts View Profile Close ttmx83]

Car is defiantly working harder at 100km than it was before mods. Difference was under 3% from the old tyres. Doing about 600klm per week, I have a good idea when I have had a furious week or when I have been conscious of the right foot. I see what you're saying though ;-)

Cheers Brad