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  1. 19th September 2005, 04:07 PM #11
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    Consumption on the D3 TDV6.

    Around town with the road tyres unladen I get 11.3 lt/100km

    On a trip with the AT and laden running 33 PSI front & 40 PSI rear I can get around 10.1 - 10.5 lt/100km. I haven't seen below 10 on any trips yet.

    I'm sure it is getting better as I only have 11,000 kms on the clock and the consumption around town seems to be dropping to the low 11's now.

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  2. 19th September 2005, 05:05 PM #12
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    During my D3 test the lowest I got was I think 11, based on the trip computer. Usually 13-15. Then again I wasn't trying for economy and the terrain wasn't exactly suited to a fuel run. Really fuel economy is one of the D3's very few weak points.
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  3. 19th September 2005, 05:42 PM #13
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    Our fender seems to do about 10l/100km now. It is still getting better though as it loosens up. It's up to 8k now
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  4. 19th September 2005, 08:51 PM #14
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    Lets see,

    towing 18L per 100km

    unlaiden 15L per 100km

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  5. 20th September 2005, 10:37 AM #15
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    Shiet. no wonder i get 13l/100km or worse... Roof rack, tires at 30psi... Drive like its stolen...........
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  6. 20th September 2005, 05:06 PM #16
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    My 3.5 Rangie gets around 16-20/100km, thanks to the use of a lumpier than stock cam from a 4.3L stroker kit...definitely not suited for a 3.5 in 2 tonnes of Range Rover.

    Sure, above 2500rpm it goes like a rocket, but anything below that it has bugger all power, or torque, and you really have to work it to get it to move...hence the **** fuel economy. And I suppose my impatience and heavy feet would have a small part in it too.

    Actually, I have adjustable timing gear as well. Does anyone know if I would be able to get the power to happen earlier in the rev range if I advance or retard the cam a notch?
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  7. 20th September 2005, 07:14 PM #17
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    it will make some difference.....

    but your engine is built to deliver at higher revs....



    you will need to replace your cam to gain power lower in the rev range....


    have you tried just adjusting the timing.....?
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  8. 21st September 2005, 10:17 AM #18
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    Yeah, if your referring to ignition timing, its running at 6° BTDC, it runs best at this. I suppose i should just stop whinging and just get a stock cam from somewhere.

    Im just sick of having to take the front of the car apart. It would be the 4th time Ive had to do it in the last 3 months!
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  9. 21st September 2005, 06:37 PM #19
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    Retarding the exhaust cam a couple of degrees should give more torque in low and midrange
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  10. 6th July 2006, 09:42 AM #20
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    I run mine at 36/42 and get 13L/100km around town with a massive lead foot. I will see how I go on a long highway run.
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