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    IM NEW! and Here is my Ride :D

    Hey everyone

    I'm Jace and i've allways wanted a 4WD, Spent every weekend for most of my life camping/fishing/catching snakes and other reptiles as well as going on long trips inland camping and digging up Australian Tarantulas ( which i breed )

    I did all that and more with some pretty dirty offroading in ... of all things.. a 1990 VN Commodor.. HA!

    Anyway.. The commodor started costing too much money so i forked out $12500 for my new car! the car of my dreams :P

    Here she is!


    1998 Prado - V6 Auto ( diesles cost too much *facepalm* )
    It's only got $140,000 Kms on it and i just changed the water pump and timing belt and the Oil is a perfect almost clear honey color

    It's never been offroad and has apparently only been used to take kids to school in, It's had 1 owner.

    Anyhow, i think i got a good deal! what do you guys reckon? ( it also came with a 3 year - everything covered warranty )

    Hopeing to deck it out with some racks, a Toebar, Front bullbar and some spots with an awning and some draws and fridge in the back.

    The only thing i've noticed about it that im not so pleased with is it appears toi use MAMMOTH amounts of fuel.. half a tank gets me from hurstville to Camden and back and it's GONE.. Any thoughts on how i can improve it's economy a little? I drive it like a granny driving a hurse and only cruise at around 98kms on the highway but it still chews the Fuel!

    Anyway! sorry for the long post! I'm gonna need some 4WDing Lessons

    Jace.
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  • #2
    Nicely done Jase! Yes, I know you are going to enjoy the fuel use of your 90 series Mine was shocking, but that's price you pay for the Petrol's power.

    There many things you can do to lower your fuel bill. If you use the search function you will find this issue has been covered in many threads.
    [B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
    [B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]

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    • #3
      Hi Jace, one surefire way to fix your fuel economy..................is to.................wait for it.........................


      ...........put a diesel in it!!!!!!!!!!

      Actually, it looks & sounds like a very good buy. Enjoy it, they are a great vehicle & by the way, welcome to the forum!


      Cheers
      REV

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      • #4
        Hi Jace,
        Looks like a good buy. Inspect the bash plates and side step to confirm the lack of offroad use. (This can sometime be an issue as you should swap into low range every now and then to keep everything oiled and that both fuel pumps have been getting used)

        Like they said a few forums with info on improving fuel consumption.

        Basically make sure it is serviced regularly, including spark plugs, air, fuel and oil filters etc.
        Clean your air flow meter!
        Maintain tyre pressure on the higher side of the scale (38-40 psi)
        Take your time and try not to race every one off from the lights and you should be able to get 13L/100km out of her.
        deanstano
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        • #5
          Congratulations on your 4WD! It certainly looks like a ver tidy unit. I can hear your passion for it by your words.

          Now, all there is to do, is enjoy it If you're quick, you may find a spot for the SA GTG.

          LFaR.
          PS: Remember to update your location in your profile.
          [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]

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          • #6
            Welcome to the forum, Im sure these guys will point you in the right direction.

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            • #7
              Welcome and nice purchase Good year that one

              Treat the car well and it'll treat you well.
              Cheers, Leon
              There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
              1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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              • #8
                Welcome to PP Jace. So you're another Sydneysider. Check out the "NSW Next day out" thread and see if you can make any of them and get some experience with the guys.
                Cheers, Jim
                [SIZE=1]Cheers Jim.
                [/SIZE][COLOR=#0000cd]
                2009 120 D4D VX auto, pearl white with [COLOR=#0000cd]matching ARB deluxe bar,[/COLOR] 2" lift with [COLOR=#0000cd]OME springs & Nitro shocks,[/COLOR] 9000lb Warn winch, BFG KO A/Ts, Alloy Rhino roof basket, Safari snorkel, 2 x Optima D27F batteries, Voltage booster from Leigh, Jawa [SIZE=1]off-road camper trailer.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

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                • #9
                  Happy for you Jace! Can feel your enthusiasm...enjoy YOUR new ride
                  _______________________________________
                  [SIZE=1][B]2011 Silver 150 DVD[/B] [B]GXL[/B][/SIZE][SIZE=1], Safari Snorkel, Sand Grabba mats, Michelle Sacs seat organizer, ARB Bull Bar, Lightforce 170 HID, Bonnet and Headlight protectors, Dual Batteries, Engel Fridge, Kaymar rear spacer, Cooper STTs [B]x 6[/B], Rhino Pioneer tray in black, MaxTrax, Black Widow Drawers with top shelf, divider & cargo barrier, ARB Sports Nitrochargers and springs, ICOM IC 440N CB
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                  • #10
                    Welcome aboard, if you want better fuel econ, then make sure the MAF is clean, this will go a long way to improving the econ.
                    97 VX Grande, with front & rear air lockers, ARB Sahara winch bar with tigers 11 winch, 2" EFS lift, 265/75/16 Achilles Desert hawk XMT, and more.


                    [B]Bitumen - A blatant waste of taxpayers money![/B]

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                    • #11
                      Welcome!
                      Price sounds good.
                      Replacing the air filter can make a noticable difference to performance and fuel economy.
                      glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90

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                      • #12
                        Hi You say you use half a tank? The Prado has a weird set up with the two tanks. When using one tank fuel is pumped to the motor and returned to the other tank, so you may not have used half a tank its been pumped to the other tank. You may notice one gauge goes up as the other goes down. Do a search on here lots of info . Car looks good though would like one myself,,I downgraded to a 120.

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                        • #13
                          Jace, I reckon whoever told you to buy that Prado must have been a genius.
                          Michael and Kelly

                          [SIZE=1]1999 Prado Snowy 3.4L petrol, Ultimate Suspension 50mm lift (2013)[/SIZE][SIZE=1], BFG A/T, bull bar, winch, Twine hot water shower, home made rear drawers, Shippshape car top tent, UHF radio, tablet GPS & Navman GPS (both running OziExplorer)[/SIZE][SIZE=1], Spot 1, solar panel, second battery, inverter, Engel fridge and more[/SIZE]

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                          • #14
                            HAHAH! Hey Michael! Fancy seeing you here! Why arn't you at work mate? Havent seen you here in a bit!

                            I work with Michael and i ran the prado past him before i bought it and he gave me the thumbs up!

                            Thanks for the words of advice and welcome everyone!
                            I shall clean the MAF and air filter this weekend and see how it does!

                            Thanks again

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