If its getting that sort of fuel economy,with only those mods,something is not right.Sure he hasnt got the van on?[biggrin]Quote:
Originally Posted by shack
Have a look at the published power/torque figures for the two vehicles,stock..[wink11]
Just my light hearted 2 cents worth[smilebigeye]
I agree...Quote:
Originally Posted by scarry
in fairness he was running them up north as part of his job, and they were brand new or at least fairly new fleet vehicles fitted out the same , every one was returning the same figures from what I could gather.
The same crew pestered and pestered management for a 70 series as well, they only got 1, everyone drove it, now no one will!
It appears it was just an itch that needed to be scratched once.
qué ???Quote:
Originally Posted by shack
Was implying (obviously unsuccessfully) that it was the only thing I HAVEN'T replaced...Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Headroom 2.3m
Cheers
[bigrolf][bigrolf][bigrolf]Quote:
Originally Posted by shack
Know the feeling!
My dim, I was up late [tonguewink]Quote:
Originally Posted by shack
With the same driving style in my D2 TD5 03 Manual around Sydney traffic it was 12.5L - 12.75/100km.
Now with exact the same style (closed doors, aircon ON at cold level and fan speed 2 or 3) it is showing 9.1L/100km. Although the D3 is stock standard, I think this is a bit too far from what I was expecting this heavy rig to get but that's on the positive side [bigsmile].
Thanks for the thread, useful observations as another of the few manual D3 owners. Had my amazing March 05 built D3 since late 2009, fuel consumption varies from 9.2 l/100km - 11.6 l/100 (calculated between fills, not trip computer, which is 8.6 - 10.8) depending on short town trips vs highway and headwind, no wind or tailwind and how strong. As well, the Windcheater roof rack makes about a 1.4 l/100 difference. Mostly consumption sits around 9.6 - 10.2.
Best I ever had (once) was 8.2 l/100 with the original 235/70 x 17 skinnies on it and no roof rack, just after I bought it at 159000 km. Its now done 530,000 km and returns the above.
Cheers, Nathan