which model is the best on fuel

**beefy** · 5th March 2010, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by martinozcmax

I reckon it could well be mine Kieth. Conistently get 7.2 to 7.8 litres per 100 kms on mixed City - Highway running. 1993 Tdi running diesel and lpg, over 1,000 k's per tank.

I used to run a 94 V8 and the 20 ltrs per 100 kms was killing me. I love my Tdi and she is easy to service, no pesky electronic fancy gizmos to go bust on me. Oil and filter every 10,000 ks and she sweet.

I'd recommend the addition of lpg and a 15 ltr lpg tank to anyone on diesel. You only need a small tank as I understand it adds the gas into the air intake and burns the diesel more efficiently giving you the good mileage.

The guy I bought it from rebuilt the engine and so far in 60,000 k's I have replaced brake pads all round, shockers and some steering components and a faulty clutch slave cylinder. All bought el cheapo from ebay uk.

Cheap happy motoring in my LR. Happy chappy.

hey mate,

how many lts of gas do you use aswell?

7.9 is also most as good as a getz or a petrol gollf.

keith

**V8Ian** · 5th March 2010, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by It'sNotWorthComplaining!

That's amazing most v8s seem to only get about 20l/100k in town

Put it down to driving style. I drive economically, rather than for economy. Read the road well in advance, allowing the vehicle to slow naturally rather than using the brake; accelerate gently and drive at 50-60 kph. It not only saves fuel but tyres, brakes and one's sanity particularly, but wear and tear and maintanence generally.

**martinozcmax** · 5th March 2010, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by mandala1111

Hi there Martinozcmax.Sorry this is not related to post but just had to ask how you got the car back from u.k and was it expensive. Cheers.

I'm confusing you. The car was bought in Aus, I buy all the parts for the Disco from ebay in the UK, way cheaper even with the frieght.

**martinozcmax** · 5th March 2010, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Put it down to driving style. I drive economically, rather than for economy. Read the road well in advance, allowing the vehicle to slow naturally rather than using the brake; accelerate gently and drive at 50-60 kph. It not only saves fuel but tyres, brakes and one's sanity particularly, but wear and tear and maintanence generally.

Good for you, I do exactly the same. It's amazing how many people get really wound up behind the wheel. Chill people it's good for you !

**martinozcmax** · 5th March 2010, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by beefy

hey mate,

how many lts of gas do you use aswell?

7.9 is also most as good as a getz or a petrol gollf.

keith

You are spot on Keith I used to commute with the wife's VW Golf from Portarlington to Camberwell daily and I'm getting about the same economy now driving a great car.

I have never put in more than $6 worth of LPG when I fill her up.

**V8Ian** · 5th March 2010, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by mandala1111

Hi there Martinozcmax.Sorry this is not related to post but just had to ask how you got the car back from u.k and was it expensive. Cheers.

I think Martin is refering to the parts, not the car, coming from UK.

**F4Phantom** · 5th March 2010, 10:06 AM

9.8L/100 around town, up to 12.5L when towing

1987 RRC diesel

**Aussie** · 5th March 2010, 11:26 AM

15.7 Lts /100Km peak hour city driving
12.2 Lts/ 100Km country driving

4.6 V8

**BMKal** · 5th March 2010, 11:52 AM

Keith,

When I had the flat in Freo and was driving to & from every couple of weeks, I was regularly doing the 640km on 62 litres (TD5 manual).

Didn't seem to matter how loaded / empty the vehicle was, and even pulling a trailer (loaded) did not seem to make a lot of difference. Only trip I used noticeably more was last trip down to pack up my gear, pulling the trailer empty on the way down there.

I usually sit on around 120 on the cruise control from about the Northam bypass through to Kal.

**JohnF** · 5th March 2010, 12:14 PM

some years ago I would have said "Elle." Oh, you did not mean that sort of Model when you stated "Which model is best"

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