2.8D power
- AlbertH
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2.8D power
Although it seems as if my Hilux can practically climb walls in low-range, it looses a heluva lot of speed on even the slightest uphill on the highway. Usually goes down to about 80km/h, 60 and lower on steep ones. I get fuel consumption of about 7.8-8.3km/l loaded. As I haven't driven another 2.8D, can anyone tell me if this is normal, or do I need to take the beast to the doctor? We had a 2.4D Venture that didn't seem as slow. Any ideas on what to check? Injectors and fuel pump calibration maybe?
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Re: 2.8D power
Hi Albert, yip, sounds pretty much like she's a normal 2.8D.AlbertH wrote:Although it seems as if my Hilux can practically climb walls in low-range, it looses a heluva lot of speed on even the slightest uphill on the highway. Usually goes down to about 80km/h, 60 and lower on steep ones. I get fuel consumption of about 7.8-8.3km/l loaded. As I haven't driven another 2.8D, can anyone tell me if this is normal, or do I need to take the beast to the doctor? We had a 2.4D Venture that didn't seem as slow. Any ideas on what to check? Injectors and fuel pump calibration maybe?
Albert
Cruising speed should be around 110km/h
Hills, she should drop back to between 85 - 90km/h and forth gear.
Steeper hill, down to third and then you can really only do 60km/h.
Your fuel consuption figures are about right, so that indicates that sh'e running fine. IMHO, any "tuning" would be a waiste of time.
What tyres size & pattern are you running?
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Re: 2.8D power
Got a set of 30x9.5x15 Kumho MT for offroad and 245/75/15 Dunlop Trakgrip for normal driving. The mud tyres look good, but they're noisy as hell. They helped this weekend though, went to swaziland and it rained a bit. Climbed that mountain like it was nothing.
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1997 2.8D DC 4x4
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Re: 2.8D power
All sounds about right then.AlbertH wrote:Got a set of 30x9.5x15 Kumho MT for offroad and 245/75/15 Dunlop Trakgrip for normal driving. The mud tyres look good, but they're noisy as hell. They helped this weekend though, went to swaziland and it rained a bit. Climbed that mountain like it was nothing.
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Re: 2.8D power
I aint no expert but yours sound just like mine. mine runs like a dream, i get bit better consumtion though and i have 31 inch bfg's a/t.
Oh, mine clims walls too :D
Oh, mine clims walls too :D
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Re: 2.8D power
Basto, now you will have to come and show us that at the next drinks get together this Thursday. Kriges in Bellville.basto wrote:Oh, mine clims walls too
I aint no expert but yours sound just like mine. mine runs like a dream, i get bit better consumtion though and i have 31 inch bfg's a/t.
Oh, mine clims walls too :D
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Re: 2.8D power
Pitty Neil would have loved to have gonne but very busy with work and going overseas so am missioning hard.... next time.....Thanx :)
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Re: 2.8D power
Herbie, lekker man ek hoop dit is vir plesier en nie vir werk doeleindes nie
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Re: 2.8D power
Albert
Your figures sound about right. I have a 2.8D with the factory fitted Alpine Turbo and gets about 9 - 9.5 ave on fuel and also have some problems uphill. Not so bad but still. Apart from that I really enjoy the vehicle. I have 31" BFG AT fiited and could not seen the difference on power or fuel consumption.
Your figures sound about right. I have a 2.8D with the factory fitted Alpine Turbo and gets about 9 - 9.5 ave on fuel and also have some problems uphill. Not so bad but still. Apart from that I really enjoy the vehicle. I have 31" BFG AT fiited and could not seen the difference on power or fuel consumption.
Re: 2.8D power
Reading this thread is a real eye opener...
I should never complain about too much power in my Hilux!!! I apologise unconditionally for any past jabberings about my Supralux being too strong and fast!!
You poor unlucky bastards...
I should never complain about too much power in my Hilux!!! I apologise unconditionally for any past jabberings about my Supralux being too strong and fast!!
You poor unlucky bastards...