Thread: Economy.... What have you got and how.

I always get hi 7's low 8's L per 100km from the 4BD1 rangie.

Originally posted by Ace+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ace)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-one_iota
Now my LR is used for weekend enjoyment only.

On the current tank I am expecting 850 km for 78 litres. Once got 930 for the same quantity.

The daily commuter is using 20 for every 100 (Commode)

I'll keep you posted.

Thats good OI, is your the 200 or 300TDi? I have only gotten under 10lt/100km once all the other times it has been between 10 and 12. The last tank was spot on 10, used 70lt and covered 700km. Matt[/b][/quote]

Ace,

300Tdi

It's about averages.

My weekend driving lately consists of 30km of 100km cruising and 20km of easy suburban driving. Ideal for the upside of fuel consumption.

No stop start commuting and first to the next red light stuff :wink:.

My fuel consumption is usually better just after an oil change and on cooler days.

Hi One Iota
20L per 100ks in a Dunnydoor?????
Sounds a tad on the high side.
Makes a V8 Disco sound a bit more respectable.
Andrew

Originally posted by LandyAndy
Hi One Iota
20L per 100ks in a Dunnydoor?????
Sounds a tad on the high side.
Makes a V8 Disco sound a bit more respectable.
Andrew

So much for the gas guzzling 4WD monster myth aigh?

It's due for its 80,000 service in 1,000 km.

I think that its computer needs rebooting.

It does stop start driving 30km / day in peak hr traffic.

The Dunnydore is crap. (I'm sure Ford is as well).

It came with the job.

But my Disco is preserved, driven cheaply for pleasure on the weekend when I feel like driving.

That does sound high OI, staceys is an older commodore and she always gets around 10-12, same as the disco, but she runs it on vortex. Matt

Hi,

Just returned from a trip from Bundy to Townsville return in my "new" disco 1 Tdi.

I was interested in economy so carefully checked.

10L/100 kms on highway with 260kgs of family, luggage and air con all the way.

I was prety pleased with that although my commodore will return just better than this on the same trip. (6 speed manual='s 1500 rpm's @105kms/h) Landy doesn't overtake anywhere near as well, but that's OK as the commodore doesn't do sand/mud etc at all!!

Looking forward to the comparison when towing my 17'caravan. The commodore uses 18L/100kms but you should see me fly up the ranges!

Fuel price was the killer though ULP=98-102 oily stuff=108-117!!

Cheers

Sean

I am averaging around 12L/100 in my defender 130. I use more on the open road as have a canopy on the back and weight is around 3 tonnes wih tools in the back. Around town i never go over 100 km/h but sit on 110 km/h when on the highway. Can not complain about that ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Gaz

Originally posted by sjd70
Hi,

Just returned from a trip from Bundy to Townsville return in my "new" disco 1 Tdi.

I was interested in economy so carefully checked.

10L/100 kms on highway with 260kgs of family, luggage and air con all the way.

I was prety pleased with that although my commodore will return just better than this on the same trip. (6 speed manual='s 1500 rpm's @105kms/h) Landy doesn't overtake anywhere near as well, but that's OK as the commodore doesn't do sand/mud etc at all!!

Looking forward to the comparison when towing my 17'caravan. The commodore uses 18L/100kms but you should see me fly up the ranges!

Fuel price was the killer though ULP=98-102 oily stuff=108-117!!

Cheers

Sean

I know how you feel about those fuel prices. Whats in the commodore, would i be right in assuming its a 5.7lt Chev, given the 6 speed gearbox? Thats good economy out of one of those, the manufacturers stated average is 12.5 for the manual. Matt