Thread: V8 2004 Disco

Thanks Pedro

I'll let the wife know it's best not to take the heels. I'll make sure she has her sneakers. The one with the good grip.

Regards
Andrew

TKS very much guys for taking the time to answer a few of my questions.....much appreciated.
Safe driving to all.
Cheers Paul

Originally Posted by CJT

Paul,

I have a 2002 V8 Auto (122,000km) and I drive 110km every day to and from work. In the past 12 months since purchase I have travelled 44,000km, in North QLD service every 10,000km and oil change every 5,000km, now back in Brisbane and just service every 10,000km.

On the highway I currently get 15.6l/100km @ 100-110km/hr with mud tyres, bullbar, bash plates, lift and rack but this is slightly out due to the larger tyres and the odometer not being correct as a result.

In the peak hour traffic if I nurse it I will get 550km before the fuel light comes on (again odometer incorrect so more likely 600km)

If I drive hard or tow a big load with a lot of stop / start then more likely 400km before the light comes on.

With a small to medium load on long distance highway (Seadoo RXP and gear) fuel consumpton hardly changes.

I have found just under 100km/hr fuel consumption is good (better than other big petrol 4wds) but if you push the speed up you are trying to push a big square box.

Auto stays in for oil change (as far as I know) and minor service costs me around $300 and last major service with all fluids flushed, auto service etc. was around $700.

Only electric issue I have had is the Amber ACE light will come on, however restart the ignition and it goes away.

I have had to replace most seals on the engine and gearbox etc. but I think this is a given for a vehicle coming up to 10 years old.

Hope this helps.

Remember the Turbo Diesel may be a lot better on fuel but it costs a lot more. I paid under $20,000 for my V8 at ES spec with full leather, ACE, SLS etc.