Diesel Troopy fuel consumption
Submitted: Monday, Oct 13, 2003 at 19:48
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Willie
Anyone out there with a non turbo 4.2lt diesel Troopy 1HZ mid 90's model?
I am interested in what the fuel consumption is Highway Cycle with a normal camping load i.e. full fuel, two adults plus camping sand recovery gear. No roofrack.
A mate has a 91 model and tells me he gets around 15l/100km.
Any help appreciated.
Cheers
WillieNever a dull moment
Reply By: Member - Ken - Monday, Oct 13, 2003 at 21:12
Monday, Oct 13, 2003 at 21:12
Willie
I can tell you exactly.
Mine is a Oct 1997 model.
Fully loaded (internal camper setup, 160 ltrs fuel, 200 ltrs water, two people and recovery gear) and I can't disclose the weight all up in public ,it had the following fuel consumption rates on the highway:
90-100Kph 4th 12.5ltrs per 100Kms
90-100Kph 5th 13.5
110 -120kph 4th 13.5-14
110 -120kph 5th 14 - 15.5 Depending on head wind and overtaking techniques.
Added a turbo.
100 - 110 5th 13.5 Tail wind has dropped it to 12.5 on occasions
110 - 120 5th 15.5 Wouldn't know you have a head wind and goes like bleep off a shovel
Now this is something that still amaze me.
In the Simpson switching from 4H to 2H to 2L, but driving very carefully and keeping the engine on 2000rpms or under it averaged 12.5.
On the way to the Simpson this year I ran into a guy on the Banks of the Cooper at Innaminka who reckoned he had 'been every where man' in 4B's and that this was the trick re fuel consumption on diesels.
Take your time, drive carefully and keep the engine at 2000 or under without labouring it and bobs your uncle so to speak. Can't fault him so far.
I know I have digressed from the questioned asked, which is a pet hate of
mine, however I think it is relevant where your coming from Willie.
Get the Troooooooooooooooopy mate, you won't be disappointed.
Regards
Ken Robinson
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Follow Up By: Willie - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2003 at 18:11
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2003 at 18:11
G'day Ken'
Thanks for that comprehensive fuel data, much appreciated. Being an 'older' citizen I tend to drive very sedately and as my current vehicle is a guzzler I try to economise where I can.
Cheers
Willie
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Reply By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Monday, Oct 13, 2003 at 23:12
Monday, Oct 13, 2003 at 23:12
Hiya Willem.. Looks like you are getting closer to buying your new beloved partner...
GQ 4.2 non turbo 90-100kmh in 5th = 12.5litres per 100km... and as high as 16.5litres per 100km in climbing in low range and thick sand.....I couldnt get it to go any worse than that.....
I know my answer was off the question as
well but what the heck..._____________________________________________
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Follow Up By: Willie - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2003 at 18:17
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2003 at 18:17
G'day Voxson,
Thanks for your reply.
I am still 6 months away from a purchase and am evaluating all aspects of Nissan and Toyota to suit my needs. The Minister of the Interior aka SWMBO, comes up with all kinds of questions such as WHY? as I will have to sell her beloved Commodore to make a purchase of a later vintage. That is why one has to do these things over a period of time so that those against will come over to your side and will be enthusiatic about whatever decision is made :-)
Cheers
Willie
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