Fuel consumption / economy report

[BigRAWesty]

Just returned 13.1L/100 for our round trip to the big smoke.
That's draws loaded and roof bars on..
About 200k in the city and 110km/h on the highway.
I'm happy with that

[Sir Roofy]

Just returned 13.1L/100 for our round trip to the big smoke.
That's draws loaded and roof bars on..
About 200k in the city and 110km/h on the highway.
I'm happy with that

Wont get any better mate

[threedogs]

Just returned 13.1L/100 for our round trip to the big smoke.
That's draws loaded and roof bars on..
About 200k in the city and 110km/h on the highway.
I'm happy with that

spot on for the way you had it set up I'd say

[BigRAWesty]

Wont get any better mate

spot on for the way you had it set up I'd say

Yep. It won't last long with 3" exhaust and 33's on the next in line mods list

[mudnut]

I have just arrived home from my first long trip since I fitted the Old Trol with the new snorkel and headers. With three adults and and a few suitcases from Portland to Eaglehawk then to Kangaroo Flat was 372.6 km for 50.1 litres. 13.44 L/100ks.
I am very happy with that. I also felt comfortable overtaking at 90-100 as my foot wasn't flat to the floor like it used to be.

[Throbbinhood]

That's great economy mate. I just went back to 33's from 35's after a bit too much cop attention (got over it). Interested to see if I get any better economy, was getting 16L/100 on the highway fully loaded. Hopefully that comes back a fraction. I doubt I'll get anywhere near you though.

[mudnut]

I run 31" so that must account for something. As well as the headers and snorkel, getting rid of the heater grid at the base of the carby and blocking the pre-heat for the warmer months, has really unleashed this little engine without great expense. I saved 20 odd litres which equals a savings of $23 dollars, using the Woolies discount. Next long trip, I will fill with some 95 octane and see if it helps.

[Nuj]

Many won't believe but I swear it's true. 2001 GU TB48 petrol guzzler with Genie exhaust (which improved economy by around 12%). Recently had to travel from Gulgong to Penrith. Left home at 3.30am, air temp around minus 2 or 3 and foggy which kept my speed to 60 - 70 km/h. Only load in the car its 100kg driver with 40kms since last fill (95 octane Caltex). Halfway between Katoomba and Penrith decided to top up and see what effect the cool, moist and dense air had on the consumption. I checked, double checked and checked again; there was no mistake..........12.2 litres / 100kms. Tyres fitted 285-75/16 AT's at 37psi which gps shows the speedo as spot on accurate. Usually get around 16.5 litres/100kms living in a rural area, no traffic and 100km/h area from my driveway and 34 kms to town (Gulgong or Mudgee aka Whyhope --- What's a traffic light?)

[Wizard52]

Just back from week or so on Fraser. 19l/100k with a lot of loose sand due to tides. Normal 265/75/16 Bridgestone 697s at about 20psi.
Normally get 13/100k on road so about 50% increase is normal.

[PCARTZ]

Finally did the fill test with my GQ td42+t this weekend.
Car has a td05 and w2a, std pump wound up. ARB bar, roof rack and awning, 33's. No luggage etc.
Albury to SE melb and back at 105km/h. Filled it at Euroa, 13.1L/100km.
Euroa to Albury at 115km/h and topped it up again 13.4L/100km.
I thought it was worse but realised my odo isn't counting correctly because of the tyres so I'm pretty happy with it!