Hilux 4x4 Forum

that's just the thing.
I almost never drive it in the city.

I always just drive it long road. and never above 110kph.

dalkill wrote:that's just the thing.
I almost never drive it in the city.

I always just drive it long road. and never above 110kph.

It sounds like a good time to do a compression test shaakir, something is not 100% there dude :problem:

Vehicle: 1993 4Y DC
Km's on the clock: 246 000
Motor: 4Y
Vehicle lift/ suspension: OME Leafs with 20mm Blocks, RS9000 Shocks 3" Lift
Air filter: Std paper donaldson
Snorkel?: Yes - Airflow
EFI?: NO
Cam cut?: Not sure - SAC stage 2? whatever that does
Exhaust mod?: Think SAC conversion includes branch
Tyre Type & Size?: Bighorn 33x12,5x15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.0, Rear 2.0
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes, dont use
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Afterfit, Lockrite in rear diff
Canopy?: Sometimes


CONSUMPTION:
open road @ 100Km/h - 5.0Km/L
Town - 4.5Km/L

Vehicle: 2004 4x4 Raider (Facelifted model)
Km's on the clock: 101 000
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Air filter: Standard
Snorkel?: Standard
EFI?: Standard
Cam cut?: Standard
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre Type & Size?: BF Goodrich 30x9.5R15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.1, Rear 2.1
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes, dont use
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Standard
Canopy?: Always


CONSUMPTION:
Town - 7.2Km/L

This is great, I always wondered whether or not the Lux was using to much fuel...

Vehicle: 1996 4x4 Raider D/c SFA
Motor: 2.4 petrol - Standard(as far as I know - have the Lux for just over a year)
Km's on the clock: 239 000
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Air filter: Standard
Snorkel?: no
EFI?: no
Cam cut?: Standard
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre Type & Size?: Bridgestone A/T 30 x10.5 R15(2 weeks old - before that Roadstone same size)
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.0, Rear 2.0
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes, depending on the temp
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Standard
Canopy?: only when we go camping

Had the bakkie Dino-tuned beginning of the year.

Travel between Brackenfell and Stellenbosch on a daily bases and get 7.4k/l. Recently did a trip to Montaque springs, fully loded with tents and camping equipment the aircon on and got 8.2k/l.

Vehicle 1990 d/c 4x4
Km 260 000
Motor 3c 2.2 turbo diesel ( was eers 4y)
Tyres 245/75r15 ATX Firestone
tyre pressure 2.2-2.4 voor en agter
Air filter standaard
Snorkel nee
Cam cut nee
Exhaust mod standaard
Roofrack/tent nee (slegs partymaal)
Canopy nee
air con nee

Vebruik: gemiddeld (op plaas) 8-9km/l.
Laaste trip was in die Baviaanskloof. Op oop pad 8.4Km/l teen 115km/h. Vol gelaai en ses persone,roofrack.

Vehicle: 1994 4x4 SFA
Motor: 4Y - Standard
Km's on the clock: 340000 (Actually 339780)
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Air filter: Standard Donaldson Cyclonic
Snorkel: no
EFI: no
Cam cut: Standard
Exhaust mod: Free Flow
Tyre Type & Size: Cooper ST 31 x10.5 R15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 1.8, Rear 1.8
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc: No
Aircon: Nil
Difflock: Gearmax Rear Diff
Canopy: Yes

Consumption: General mixed driving: 6.5 - 6.8Km/l, Open road at about 100Km/hr: 6.8Km/l, Open Road not sparing any horses i.e: Trying To Stay at 120Km/Hr: 6.0-6.2 Km/l

I'm still holding back.... :problem:

one thing I've learnt is that a man is as honest about his fuel consumption as a Sunday Golfer is about his scorecard

Dadz Toy BFI wrote:I'm still holding back.... :problem:

one thing I've learnt is that a man is as honest about his fuel consumption as a Sunday Golfer is about his scorecard

Rich we all know you want to...so come clean, now that I have I feel so much better like a weight has been taken off my conscience. :wth:
All you have to say is "Hi, my name is Rich, and my Hilux's consumption is..."
We love you Rich

Hi, My name is shaakir and my lux consumption is ALOT

Only have Roy for 2-3 weeks now but filled the tank (only took 50L ) and reset the odo. Got to 280 kms before the needle was on Eish! Refilled (now only 42L ).

So 280 divided by 42 is 6.666666666666666666666666 kms/L.

Man, that consumption is just plain EVIL :evil:

Noob wrote:Only have Roy for 2-3 weeks now but filled the tank (only took 50L ) and reset the odo. Got to 280 kms before the needle was on Eish! Refilled (now only 42L ).

So 280 divided by 42 is 6.666666666666666666666666 kms/L.

Man, that consumption is just plain EVIL :evil:

Yip that's 100% correct... no lies... a std 4Y will give you about 6.5 - 7km/l!

B

snipes wrote: Yip that's 100% correct... no lies... a std 4Y will give you about 6.5 - 7km/l!

B

so why such a tiny fuel tank then ? Makes no sense. Gonna have to plan my trips very carefully until I can afford a long range tank :problem:

Mountain Man wrote:

Dadz Toy BFI wrote:I'm still holding back.... :problem:

one thing I've learnt is that a man is as honest about his fuel consumption as a Sunday Golfer is about his scorecard

Rich we all know you want to...so come clean, now that I have I feel so much better like a weight has been taken off my conscience. :wth:
All you have to say is "Hi, my name is Rich, and my Hilux's consumption is..."
We love you Rich

Hi my naam is Rich

I drive a Knock-Off 4Y with aftermarket Efi

my fuel consumption is:

bumper to bumber Urban Cycle (90% of my usage): 6.3Km/ltr

Unadulterated Urban Cycle (school holidays traffic): 1% of my Usage: 7.3km/ltr

Highway Cycle (110km/r:- 3000rpm in 5th gear): 2% of my Usage: 9.5km/ltr

Highway Cycle (+150km/h in 5th gear) - 7% of my Usage: 6km/ltr

To be brutally honest I should keep a consumption record saam as an Aeronautical Log:

Litres Consumed per Hour (but I don't) :shifty:

Dadz Toy BFI wrote:
Hi my naam is Rich

I drive a Knock-Off 4Y with aftermarket Efi

my fuel consumption is:

bumper to bumber Urban Cycle (90% of my usage): 6.3Km/ltr

Unadulterated Urban Cycle (school holidays traffic): 1% of my Usage: 7.3km/ltr

Highway Cycle (110km/r:- 3000rpm in 5th gear): 2% of my Usage: 9.5km/ltr

Highway Cycle (+150km/h in 5th gear) - 7% of my Usage: 6km/ltr

To be brutally honest I should keep a consumption record saam as an Aeronautical Log:

Litres Consumed per Hour (but I don't) :shifty:

To be brutally honest Rich, I think you should trade in Dadz for a prius to keep your consumption down, especially since I don't see any mention of offroad in that very comprehensive breakdown of yours.

Rich that was easy don't you feel better now, like a weight has been lifted off your chest.

1995 Hilux 2.4 p raider,Ironman suspention,Safari snorkel,31"Maxxis Buckshot tyres,just came back from a 1500 km trip and on the first tank didnt go over 110km/h and got 6.3km/l.On second tank doing 120-130km/h and got 6.5km/l.Towed a Carravan in Desember holliday for 600km and got 5.7km/ doing 90-100km/h.The carravans mass +-1100kg

Noob wrote:
.......... I don't see any mention of offroad in that very comprehensive breakdown of yours.

Like asking:

"How long is a piece of string mos" :shifty:

Vehicle: '93 D/C 4X4
Km's on the clock: 230 000
Motor: 2.2 4Y
Vehicle lift/ suspension: 3" Pro Comp
Tyres: 31" Federal MS351 A/T
Carb mod/ spacers?: STD
Air filter: STD
Snorkel?: Airflow
EFI?: No
Cam cut?: STD
Exhaust mod?: Branch & 50 S/S
Tyre Type & Size?: 31" Federal MS351 A/T
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 2.0
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: NO
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?:Gearmax rear
Canopy?: Yes

CONSUMPTION: 7-7.6KM/L Long distance

Vehicle: 2002 KZ-TE - Facelift
Km's on the clock: 200 000
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Active Suspension
Air filter: Sports flow air filter
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: NO
Cam cut?: Not sure - SAC stage 1? whatever that does
Exhaust mod?: Freeflow
Tyre Type & Size?: BFGoodridge A/T 31x10,5x15 <- I think.could be 30's
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.4, Rear 2.5
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes, dont use that much
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Orig
Canopy?: Sometimes


CONSUMPTION:
open road @ 100Km/h - 9.7Km/L
Town - 9.1Km/L
When in a hurry 8.5Km/L

4Y 2200
Km's on the clock: 187600Motor: 4Y
Vehicle lift/ suspension:Standard 6 in the rear 4 in the front
Air filter: Std paper donaldson
Snorkel?: no
EFI?: NO
Cam cut?:
Exhaust mod?: 38mm ss pipeTyre Type & Size?: conti 265x75x15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.4, Rear 2.4
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes, use occasionally
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: standard
Canopy?: yip


CONSUMPTION:
open road @ 120-130Km/h@3500rpm -7.5km/lL
Town - 6.5Km/L

2000 2.7i DC 4x4
Km's on the clock: 169000
Vehicle lift/ suspension:Full OME
Air filter: Std
Snorkel?: no
EFI?: NO
Cam cut?:
Exhaust mod?:Stainless steel branch
Tyre Type & Size? 31x10.5x15 Yokohama Geolander AT
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Standard
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: standard
Canopy?: Yes


CONSUMPTION:
open road @ 100-130Km/h@3000-3500rpm -8.3km/lL, on recent trip from JHB to Cape Agulhas varied from 7.6-8.7, included some off road driving
Town - not measured

Vehicle: 2000 Hilux 3000D S/C
Km's on the clock: 388 000
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Original
Air filter: Donaldson
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: NO
Cam cut?: No
Exhaust mod?: FreeFlow
Tyre Type & Size?: Bronco A/T 31x10,5x15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.0, Rear 2.0
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: No
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Orig
Canopy?: No


CONSUMPTION:
Town - 8.5Km/L - 8.8Km/L

Vehicle: 1989 Hilux d/c
Km's on the clock: ???
Motor: 350 chevy v8
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Yes and OME
Tyres: 325/60/15 BFG MT
Carb mod/ spacers?: EFI
Air filter: Donoldson
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: Yes TPI
Cam cut?: No
Exhaust mod?: Branches
Tyre Type & Size?:BFG MT 325/60/15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 1.9
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: Yes Ome
Aircon?: No
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Yes Front & Rear ARB Airlockers
Canopy?: No
Other Mods?: Landcruiser 75 Diffs, 700R4 auto box. Dana300 split transfercase

CONSUMPTION: N/A fun to drive

jvt172 wrote:Vehicle: 1989 Hilux d/c
Km's on the clock: ???
Motor: 350 chevy v8
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Yes and OME
Tyres: 325/60/15 BFG MT
Carb mod/ spacers?: EFI
Air filter: Donoldson
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: Yes TPI
Cam cut?: No
Exhaust mod?: Branches
Tyre Type & Size?:BFG MT 325/60/15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 1.9
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: Yes Ome
Aircon?: No
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Yes Front & Rear ARB Airlockers
Canopy?: No
Other Mods?: Landcruiser 75 Diffs, 700R4 auto box. Dana300 split transfercase

CONSUMPTION: N/A fun to drive

Not fair! :evil: Tell us what we can expect with such a monster... Pretty please...

CONSUMPTION: N/A fun to drive

As hy leeg is maak ek vol?
Sal bietjie 'n toets doen ,nog nooit gekyk nie.

1997 SFA Hilux D/C 2.7i
Km's on the clock: 199 275km
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Full OMU Suspension
Air filter: Std paper donaldson
Snorkel: Yes
EFI: Yes
Cam cut: No
Exhaust mod: 65mm Brospeed SS with custom made branch
Tyre Type & Size: 31'' 10.5 15 BFG MT KM1
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 1.8 and rear 2.2
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: Roofrack, drawer system, fridge and winch with bullbar and sliders.
Aircon: Yes, use occasionally
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?:No
Canopy:Alucab with roofrack


CONSUMPTION:
open road @ 110-120Km/h@3200rpm -8.5-9km/l
Town - 7Km/l
Offroading - 5.5 - 6 Km/l

Vehicle: 2002 KZ-TE - Facelift
Km's on the clock: 200 000
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Active Suspension
Air filter: Sports flow air filter
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: NO
Cam cut?: Not sure - SAC chip with intercooler and bonnet scoop.
Exhaust mod?: STD
Tyre Type & Size?: Dunlop SP Trackgrip 245/75/15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 2.1, Rear 2.1
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: No
Aircon?: Yes, offen
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Orig
Canopy?: always


CONSUMPTION:
open road @ 130Km/h - ? Km/L
Town - ? Km/L
When in a hurry ? Km/L

Towing Sprite Major +- 900Kg @ 120Km/h - 10.08 Km/L

Fitted a under bonnet inter cooler and D4D scoop last week and SAC fitted a SAC chip on Friday. only done 160km so far and consumption changed from 6.5 to
10.08 km/l. Will be doing 2000km within the next week Klerksdorp to Margate and back. Will report back on consumption on the 16 March 2010. No Caravan.

so far and consumption changed from 6.5 to
10.08 km/l.

Gert, dis 'n huge verskil

I've been running my Hilux for a while now and I feel qualified to post here.
2001 model SRX 2700i D/C 4x4
With Steel canopy:
Open road cruising between 90-120......7- 7.5km/l
Traffic driving (Daily commute from Durbanville to Maitland).......6.5-7 km/l

No Canopy
Open road cruising between 110-140........8.5-9km/l
Traffic driving (Daily commute from Durbanville to Maitland).......8-8.5km/l

I have a FB canopy which I will be fitting this week for a trip to struis, will see how the consumption goes with that on.

hi! could anyone please give me some idea on what the feul consumption on the hilux D/C 2x4 2.7L is for real!! i know there is a discussion about it but over a 100 post to read through!

Sorry Hilux befor the current facelift!!!!

This report was posted earlier in the thread but the first one was without EFI and the 2nd one is with EFI

Vehicle: 1994 4x4 SFA
Motor: 4Y - Standard
Km's on the clock: 340000 (Actually 339780)
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Air filter: Standard Donaldson Cyclonic
Snorkel: no
EFI: no
Cam cut: Standard
Exhaust mod: Free Flow
Tyre Type & Size: Cooper ST 31 x10.5 R15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 1.8, Rear 1.8
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc: No
Aircon: Nil
Difflock: Gearmax Rear Diff
Canopy: Yes

Consumption: General mixed driving: 6.5 - 6.8Km/l, Open road at about 100Km/hr: 6.8Km/l, Open Road not sparing any horses i.e: Trying To Stay at 120Km/Hr: 6.0-6.2 Km/l

And now with the EFI
Vehicle: 1994 4x4 SFA
Motor: 4YEFI
Km's on the clock: 360000
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Air filter: Standard Donaldson Cyclonic
Snorkel: no
EFI: Yes
Cam cut: Standard
Exhaust mod: Free Flow
Tyre Type & Size: Cooper ST 31 x10.5 R15
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: Front 1.8, Rear 1.8
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc: No
Aircon: Nil
Difflock: Gearmax Rear Diff
Canopy: Yes

Consumption: General mixed driving: 7.0-7.2km//l, Open Road Staying at 120Km/Hr GPS: 7-6 - 8.0Km/l

Vehicle: 2005 KZ-TE 3.0L Diesel Hilux D/C 4x2
Km's on the clock: 161 000 km
Motor: 1KZ-TE 3.oL Diesel
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Tyres:Continental World Contact, 245/75/R15C 109/107 S
Carb mod/ spacers?: Standard
Air filter: Standard
Snorkel?: None
EFI?: Standard
Cam cut?: Standard
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre Type & Size?: See above
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 230
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: None
Aircon?: Yes
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Original
Canopy?: None
Other Mods?: None

CONSUMPTION: ±10.00(open rd at 115km'h) to 10.4 l/100km open and town - Vehicle unladen 2 passengers

Wat is die fuel consumption met 'n Lexus V8?

SFA met aircon aan teen 140 tot 150 kmh met 4.875 diffs en 31 duim wiele 5.5 km l

Hallo everyone... I'm new here

Anyway, lets get to it:
Vehicle: 2010 2.5 D-4D S/C R/B SRX
Engine: 2.5 Turbo Diesel
Km's on clock: 2100 km

NO MODS

Fuel consumption 12.5 without tonneau cover @ average of 110km/h (GPS).
Fuel consumption 12.8 with tonneau cover @ average of 110km/h (GPS).

I drive about 85-90% open road.

Hi Thys, and welcome to the Forum

Those are pretty good results!

Welcome Thys. My Luxes consumption also varies but it depends on which model Landy I'm recovering or towing at the time

Vehicle: 1993 2.2 converted to Diesel (3C-T 2.2 Turbo) D/C 4x4
Km's on the clock: 343500 km
Motor: 3C-T 2.2 Turbo Diesel
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard
Tyres:Whatever I can find
Carb mod/ spacers?: Standard
Air filter: Standard
Snorkel?: None
EFI?: Diesel
Cam cut?: Standard
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre Type & Size?: See above
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 1.6 - 1.8 Bar
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: None
Aircon?: No, only gaps in doors and loose windows
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: none
Canopy?: None
Other Mods?: Cattle Rails

CONSUMPTION: 10.5 - 12 Km per Litre (Best 755km on 63 litre tank)

I see there is not much info on the 3.0 D4-D motor. Here is my info and I just want to know if it is normal.

Vehicle: 2007 3.0 D4-D DC 4x4
Km's on the clock: 64000 km
Motor: 3.0 D4-D
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Ironman
Tyres: Bridgestone Dueler AT 265-70 R16
Carb mod/ spacers?: Injection
Air filter: Standard
Snorkel?: TJM Airtec
EFI?: Diesel
Cam cut?: Standard
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre Type & Size?: See above
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 1.8 - 2.0 Bar
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: None
Aircon?: Yes
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Original
Canopy?: Yes - Beekman Fibreglass
Other Mods?: Integrated Bumper with winch, Longrange tank,

CONSUMPTION: Was 9.5 Km per Litre with 265 70 R16 tyres on.
Fell to 8.5 Km per Litre with 265 75 R16 tyres

[quote]CONSUMPTION: Was 9.5 Km per Litre with 265 70 R16 tyres on.
Fell to 8.5 Km per Litre with 265 75 R16 tyres[quote]

This is only your speedo giving you another reading, if you measured with a GPS it would have been the same. The only thing is change your 70 / 75 profile, would not have made any difference to your fuel consumption.

Thanks Mark.
I measured the consumption on the speedo so what you say makes sense. Just didnt think it would make such a difference.

95 D/C 4x4 met KZTE Motor
standaard lug filter
Meganiese diesel pomp
245x75x15 tyres
Canopy op
Extras: long range tank, selfgemaakte bumpers
Hang af hoe swaar die 14's is.

Diesel verbruik: tussen 8 en 9 km per Liter

Hi Guys

I just ran my lux ('01 2700i D/C 4x4) up to Arniston and it returned great figures of 8,3km/l. I had my Fibreglass canopy on for the run but did not have my usual 4 rods and a gaff on the roof and I'm sure the lack of the resistance from the rods helped. My cruising speed was much higher than usual though running between 100(up the hills) and 120 and even managed to hit 150 on one flat section while opening the taps just for the hell of it, and there was still plenty left under the right foot!!

Delon I got 9.3km/l on my Fortuna 4x4 D4D when I bought it new and after
80 000km it improved to 10.8 km/l and that was town driving. On the open road towing a trailer and cruising at 130 km/h I got over 12km/l
I got almost 800 km on a tank and the tank is only 65l

Hey ek het so 3weke terug n 88 d/c hilux gekoop. Die voertuig het twee tanks en is nog nie seker hoeveel die tanks saam kan neem nie.Maak soos ek al vol gemaak het 200km gery het, kry ek 5km per/l.
Vehicle: 1988 SFA Hilux Double Cab (Import)
Km's on the clock: 302003km
Motor: 2.2L 4Y Petrol
Vehicle suspension standard
Tyres255/15 bridgestone
Carb mod/ spacers?:No, Standard
Air filter: standard
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: No
Cam cut?:No
Exhaust mod?:standard
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads, 1.8psi in the rear and 8psi in the front.
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?:No
Aircon?:Broken so not ever used
Canopy?:

so Basically the 22R is not very economical. The 2.5 Mazada TDI gives alot more pull for less juice.

Uiteindelik kan ek ook my consumtion gee sonder om skaam te wees oor 4.6

Vehicle: 1987 SFA Hilux Double Cab
Km's on the clock: 541997 km
Motor: 2.2L 4Y Petrol
Vehicle suspension standard
Tyres30x9.5 Goodyear wrangler MT/R
Carb mod/ spacers?:No, Standard
Air filter: standard
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: No
Cam cut?:No
Exhaust mod?:standard-(net 1 silencer agter)
Tyre pressure 2.3 bar
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?:No
Aircon?:no
Canopy?:no
Winch & Bullbar

Petrol verbuik in die dorp...6.6 kilos op n liter

Vehicle: 1991 4x4 DC
Km's on the clock: 265 000 km
Motor: 2.2 4Y Petrol
Vehicle lift/ suspension: extended shackels and body lift
Tyres: BF Goodridge 31x10.5 R15
Carb mod/ spacers?: Standard
Air filter: Standard
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: Standard
Cam cut?: Standard
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre Type & Size?: See above
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads:2.0 Bar
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: None
Aircon?: no-broken
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: Original
Canopy?: No
Other Mods?:Homemade Bumpers

CONSUMPTION: Was 7.3 Km per Litre @ 110Km/Hr

Fuel consumption: Average 5,5km/lt before EFI.After EFI Average 7.1km/lt at 120-135 km/h and some town drive
Vehicle: 1995 SFA Hilux d/cab
Km's on the clock: 210 000
Motor: 2.4L (22R) Petrol
Vehicle lift/ suspension: Extra leaf in back and lift 50mm otherwise standard. Gabriel shocks.
Tyres: 31 x 10.5 x 15 Cooper STT
Carb mod/ spacers?: N/A
Air filter: Donaldson
Snorkel?: No
EFI?: Yes
Cam cut?: No
Exhaust mod?: Standard
Tyre pressure: Normally 2bar. When fully loaded 2,3 front and 2.8 rear.
Permanent roofrack and canopy.
Aircon?: Yes and frequently used.
Canopy?:Yes

Stock Standard 2009 3.0 D4D 4X4 Hilux. Have done just over 30,000km and average since day one at 10.3km/l. Worst was 9km/l

Vehicle: '90 SFA 4x4 D/C
Km's on the clock: about 160K
Motor: 4Y 22R Petrol
Vehicle lift/ suspension: none
Tyres: Yokkietokkie SuperDigger 31/11.5/R15
Carb mod/ spacers?: none
Air filter: Gud
Snorkel?: no
EFI?: no
Cam cut?: no
Exhaust mod?: none
Tyre Type & Size?: as above (?)
Tyre pressure Around town with lighter loads: 2.2
Permanent roofrack/ tent etc?: no
Aircon?: yes, but NEVER used.
Difflock (orig/afterfit)?: original
Canopy?: no
Other Mods?: no



CONSUMPTION: was always about 7,4 km/L, but then started driving it slightly harder and i'm now getting never less than 8,2 km/L IN TOWN!

Hi, I am considering purchasing Hilux 4 lt automatic Double Cab. Fuel consumtion is a concern though! Can anyone give me some advise?

thanks.

Kelvin

Hi Kelvin
I recently bought a 4L Double cab 4x4 Automatic
I must say, it was not as bad as i expected it to be.
Most of my driving has been to work and back. Not much traffic driving at 120km/h on the N1
I started off with 6.7km/l (14.92l/100km). My foot was a bit heavy in the beginning.
But after I started to use the accelerator ALOT more conservatively, my consumption came down dramatically to my current which is about 7.8km/l (12.82L/100km).
She does tend to suck more fuel when you go over 120km/h.
I am pretty sure that i could get 8km/l(12.5L/100km) on the open road if I behave

Thanks Tertius. Any particular reason why you went for a petrol and not a diesel and a automatic as apposed to a manual?

Hi Kevin
There were a couple of reasons for that
1. I do not pay for my petrol :-)
2. I Tow a caravan, and the 4L V6 has alot of power. Used to tow with a 2.5 TD Ford D/C.
3. Love the auto box, works very well in sand, and well, i am a tad lazy.
4. Reasonably priced, low mileage 4x4 Hilux bakkies are hens teeth in Cape Town

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I bought my 4 L new about 6 months ago, started off at 6, 6 km/L at the beginning.(With this bakkie you can't help it, it just wants GO) It became a lot better as it ran in (up to 7.5) On our hunting trip, laden and towing a heavy trailer 8.5 at a steady 120 km/h (Almost identical to a two wheel drive 30 D4D DC with similar load) This was measured from Kimberley to Langebaan. I installed my Alu Cab, load system, double battery system and the suspension (about 50mm) It averages 6.5 at the moment and if I remove the roofrack with windbreaker on the canopy I am sure it will do 7 km/L
It is a wonderful bakkie, been to Botswana with it and stay on the Westcoast.
(In Botswana it averaged over 9 km/L at slower speeds -100km/h on the gravel) Powerful , smooth and the auto box incredible.
It has got 34 000 km on at the moment.

Thanks Danie.

Hi Danie
Het daai 50mm body lift 'n verskil aan jou brandstof verbruik gemaak ?
Ek dink daar aan om die 50mm levelling kit op te sit, net om die voorkant so bietjie te lig

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