Pajero petrol consumption
Submitted: Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 20:43
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Thomo1
Hi all,
I'm currently trying to decide between a new PETROL Pajero or Prado. There are some excelent deals to be had on 3.8L Pajeros at the moment but I have heard they have very poor fuel consumption compared to the 4L Prado. Does anybody have any experience to help guide me in the right direction? I have read all the for & against arguments for both vehicles and either will suit my purpose. It comes down to the best deal. I'm not interested in diesel.
Cheers
Thomo1
Reply By: Member - Peter A (VIC) - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 21:14
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 21:14
Thomo,
I have a Prado turbo diesal, its great for us, we did have a petrol and it was good as
well, I know fuel does cost a lot but we have had seven years of trouble free from our Prados and when you can rely on your vehicles, fuel consumption doesn't matter espiecally when your out in the outback away fom anyhere.
But I know fuel is exspensive but we still go on our trips and enjoy our great country, so whatever you do enjoy the great
places we have in this country
cheers
Peter a
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Follow Up By: Don from Fitch Fuel Catalyst Australia Pty Ltd - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 21:22
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 21:22
HI Guys &Gals,
Well I must say things have been very quiet from my point of suggestions,but you ALL know about my product so I suggest that you all read the press release on the site.
Further I have been informed that testing is imminent to begin with the NRMA and AAA,so hang in there and await the result.
Regards BILLS
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 22:15
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 22:15
Thomo,
I'll keep an eye on this thread and if no-one has given you clear answers on fuel figures for a petrol Prado 4L by tomorrow, I'll give a mate of
mine a call and get back to you. I know he's happy with the his Prado car itself but he doesn't really use it offroad more just towing his boat.
For everyone telling you to think of a diesel can I remind you of what Thomo said
Quote: "I'm not interested in diesel." Thomo1 21/05/2006.
Does this not tell you something, obviuosly means nothing to some.
Regards, Trevor.
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Reply By: Jo and Mark - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 22:43
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 22:43
Our Pajero is a 93 V6 3lt petrol. She is brilliant on fuel! I would imagine that that being an older model you would think that the newer models would have even better economy.
We got
home a few ours ago from the Imbil Qld gathering, We drove from
home to caboolture, from there we went to imbil, all the 4 wding we did, then on the way
home stopped at Trevors(who posted above) then back on to
home at Browns Plains (southside of
Brisbane) all up we did around 750 km (am too lazy to go out into the cold and
check the exact lst 2 digits) and are now sitting just under half a tank of fuel left. Dollar wise it cost me $95 to fill the 80Lt tank, ($47.50 for half tank) plus we stuck 15 bucks in the jerry can which gave is around 12 Lt.
so the cost of fuel for that 750km was half a tank plus we chuck in the jerry can fuel in the car tank.
Total cost of fuel for 750km.. 47.50 + 15. = $62.50!
Like I said she is great on fuel and had that 750kms been on everyday running around driving it would have cost me more for constant stop start, idling etc-but even for everyday use she is brilliant.
We get much better fuel economy out of the pajero than what we ever got out of our 97 falcon, also a V6.
Jo
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Follow Up By: disco driver - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 23:20
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 23:20
Hi Jo & Mark,
Don't think Ford ever put a V6 into the Falcon but I stand to be corrected
Cheers
Disco
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 23:50
Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 23:50
Yeh we had a Ford Falcon Futura. 6 cylinder. (or is 'V6" actually different to a '6 cylinder') I thought 6's were all 6's, whatever extra letters they put in front.
jo
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Follow Up By: cloughie - Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:03
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:03
Hi Jo,
Just to set you straight, the letter V in front of of the 6 means the cylinders are in V formation which is greatly different to a Ford where the cylinders are in straight formation.If the letter V is not in front of the number you can safely assume that the engine is straight. The other designations you may come across are W, flat and orbital but these are not as common as straight and V.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:37
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:37
Heck will you look at that!
I learned something new today!!
Thanks Cloughie!!!
Jo
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, May 22, 2006 at 08:42
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 08:42
From the pajero
forum, it seems that consumption varies quite a bit depending on the driver. I guess it would be the same with the Prado. The 3.8l pajero engine is a slightly older design.
Both are heavy cars, and with engines putting out 150kw plus, you want the performance, you put your foot down. And of course, performance comes with more petrol being burned.
Have a friend with a manual 3.5l petrol pajero who gets 11l/100k around the suburbs. Doesn't go more than 1/2 throttle (generally drives on 1/4 throttle), or over 2500 rpm. Goes to 15l/100k real easy around the suburbs when some one else drives using 3000/4000 rpm and putting thier foot down at the lights.
Can't see that much difference in fuel consumption between the pajero and prado that your right foot couldn't make up.
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Reply By: Coolman - Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:11
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:11
If you have a look on the Pajero
forum www.pajeroclub.com.au/
forum there is a topic on the 3.8l Petrol consumption.
I find it about 17l around town and can get to 23-25 off road.
A lot depends on how you drive it. There is plenty of power if you like to use your right boot but it has a proportional effect on the fuel... Overall I love the power but it is thirsty.
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Reply By: Member - Stan (VIC) - Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:16
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10:16
Can't help you with the Pajero figures, but for everything related to new Prados
have a look on www.lcool.org or www.pradopoint.com.
For the stock standard Petrol Prado GXL expect average fuel consumption
of 15 litres per 100km on 91 unleaded petrol. If you will use 98 octane petrol
the consumption could be as low as 13.5 litres per 100km...
For 4wd low range work or towing camper trailer expect around 18l per 100km.
Mine with all the mods listed under my rig profile currently uses 16.2 Litres per
100km.. on Petrol and 17.5 Litres per 100km on LPG
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