Fuel consumption. - Page 2

Shonky · #11 (**permalink**) 29-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_str

Shonky and Guido do use injector cleaner at all.

I admit I am not afraid to my Navara a rev when needed, which I think keeps the cat from blocking up and the injectors from blocking up also.

That may have something to do with the better economy some of us are getting.

How do drive yours ?

Dave.

I'm not afraid to rev it when driving, I generally change up gears around 3000 rpm, I've tried driving like a grandma and it had zero effect on fuel consumption. I have used fuel injector cleaner in the past Dave it didn't make any difference to fuel consumption either.

I suspect mine uses a lot because of the short drives I do, I work 5 mins from home and the engine has only just warmed up before it gets shut down again, but that doesn't explain why my mileage doesn't get a great deal better on a long run, maybe my cat is blocked up or something like that, will know soon enough, fitting the 3" turbo back system on Saturday.

Laith · #12 (**permalink**) 29-10-2008, 08:02 PM

Model : D22 STR 2005
Engine : ZD30DDT
Auto or Manual : Manual
Rough guess on weight : 2100 as well

Always get at least 650 kays to 65L sometimes I notice its a bit better.

I live out of town so is hardley ever driven for 5 mins.

2 thirds of my driving would be hwy. I certainly dont go easy on it.

I dont keep accurate records though. I reset the trip meter every now and then to see but its always basicly the same.

Dave · #13 (**permalink**) 29-10-2008, 08:21 PM

90-95% of my driving is done on the New England Highway.

My short trips are a trip to the local newsagency for a pack of smokes.

Dave.

Steve · #14 (**permalink**) 29-10-2008, 08:38 PM

Model: D22 STR 2006
Engine: ZD30DDT
Auto or Manual: Manual
Actual weight :around 2100

11.2L/100km mixed highway and town.
10.2-11L/100km on long trips.

tanz · #15 (**permalink**) 29-10-2008, 11:56 PM

Model D22 DX 2004
Engine ZD30DDT
Manual

I've never kept accurate figures except when towing. I get around the 10l/100km highway travelling, the wife got it down to 9.5l/100km. When towing a car trailer with about 2t weight it uses 15l/100km.

Guido · #16 (**permalink**) 30-10-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_str

Shonky and Guido do use injector cleaner at all.

I admit I am not afraid to my Navara a rev when needed, which I think keeps the cat from blocking up and the injectors from blocking up also.

That may have something to do with the better economy some of us are getting.

How do drive yours ?

Dave.

Nah, no additives used in mine. Like Shonky I usually take it up to around 3k RPM before shifting (or maybe just short of 3k). Trips are generally 10-15 mins to work or around town.

Buggered if I could get any more than 600k's to a tank though. There definately seems to be a trend developing here with the newer ZD30's getting better economy. More posts will give a better indication I reckon.

Guido

Dave · #17 (**permalink**) 30-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Tanz whats the most amount of km's you have got out of that tank I sold you.

Dave.

Dave · #18 (**permalink**) 30-10-2008, 03:43 PM

D40 owners are more then welcome to post in here aswell.

Dave.

Jabba · #19 (**permalink**) 30-10-2008, 05:19 PM

I did, back on page one...

Peter70 · #20 (**permalink**) 30-10-2008, 06:08 PM

I posted yesterday but dont know where it went

Model:2007 D40
Motor: 2.5 TD
Gearbox: manual

Highway: 10/11L per 100k's
Highway towing 2.5 tonne boat 17L per 100k's
Around town: (wife driving) nearly 600 per tank.

I have seen plenty of people post on various sites that they can get below 10/100 but i'm yet to see it in mine and i have tried driving miss daisy and using cruise on long trips but to no avail. Overall couldnt be happier pulling a 2.5 tonne boat @100k's an hour, even passing, and still getting around 17/100."AWESOME"