I have recently purchased a Prado MY18 GXL auto 2.8 litre diesel. I have found the performance and fuel consumption not what I would expect for towing a Caravan with an ATM of 2000kg. My Prado has a kerb weight of 2550kg giving me a GCM of 4600kg. That's 1390 kg below the GCM for the vehicle.
Question 1 My fuel consumption on the flat at 100 kph is around 20 litres/100 km, this increases to 22-23 in hilly areas. Are other people getting these type of figures while towing?
Question 2. Because of this "high" fuel consumption I tend to travel at around 90 kph, when I get to some slight hills the speed is down to 80 and if the slight hill continues I'm around 75 at the apex of the hill. I can't seem to maintain my cruising speed on the highway with slight hills, Is this normal for my Prado setup.
Question 3 Should I drive in Auto or Sports mode. I have read conflicting reports that if you drive in Auto then the ATF can over heat.
Question 4 Torque converter - does this work in both Auto and Sports mode
Question 1 My fuel consumption on the flat at 100 kph is around 20 litres/100 km, this increases to 22-23 in hilly areas. Are other people getting these type of figures while towing?
Question 2. Because of this "high" fuel consumption I tend to travel at around 90 kph, when I get to some slight hills the speed is down to 80 and if the slight hill continues I'm around 75 at the apex of the hill. I can't seem to maintain my cruising speed on the highway with slight hills, Is this normal for my Prado setup.
Question 3 Should I drive in Auto or Sports mode. I have read conflicting reports that if you drive in Auto then the ATF can over heat.
Question 4 Torque converter - does this work in both Auto and Sports mode
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