Jackaroo Diesel Fuel Consumption

Hi Diver 2 , I have a 99 TDJack and taking it easy on the highway I can get 10L/100K . that is the best I have achieved but have achieved that consistently.
Driving around town is only a little worse depending on the traffic and stop start of course. Mine is a manual and I was wondering if the auto's get better with higher gearing like the GU's. My economy has dropped off a little over the last couple of tanks and I was wondering if my aircleaner needs renewing , as mentioned earlier my consumption has been very consistent since new . Now at 92,000Ks

Cheers Dave L.

Same vehicle and year - 102k on the clock - 10L/100k around the city (all flat) - on the highway WITH my camper trailer (1.2T) its about 12.5 - 13L/100k - cruising at 90kmh. Guess unladen highway would be about 11.5 (not checked - rarely go the highway with no trailer).

diver2

WHAT THE ......!!!!!!!

Mate, I have a manual 99 TD with 85000 on the clock. The best I get around town is 12 L/100km, same on highway doing 100km/h or under. That was with the original wrangler APs on, now got cooper ATRs, bit more aggressive so should affect economy.

I drive conservatively, but have got bullbar and 3 x roofracks which are not all that close to the roof line.

When I tow 1 tonne camper on highway sitting on no more than 100 km/h I get 15l/100km pretty consistently (with lugguage rack and packed about 40cm high_

Serviced religiously, 5w30 semi-synthetic oil and tyres on about 36psi.

What the hell are you other guys doing to get 10l/100kms?????

D-Jack

p.s. I'm still impressed with my figures. In a petrol version I would expect 20%more fuel usage, and given high amount of power and torque is still pretty good.

Djack what are we doing ? exactly what you are not is my guess.
not trying to be a smart arse but my 10/100 is with conservative driving ( I am never in a hurry , just ain't worth it anymore) roof racks are crap for economy , I have a bullbar but I would not expect that to impact heavily , revs are the killer for consumption , 2,500 at 100 Klms , anything above that and my consumption goes up dramatically. I also reckon different brands of fuel change things a bit. I actually got down to 9.5/100 for a few tanks just to annoy you , at the same time a mate in Canberra could never better 11.5 for the same vehicle ???
I am about to embark on the biodiesel thing as I am a tight a--- and not happy with fuel costs lately , I believe we are being ripped blind with diesel .
I have recently fitted new tyres (Wrangler ATRs ) standard 245/70 at $187 each a bargain I reckon. got 92Ks out of the original WranglerATs great mileage but ordinary tyre.

Dave L.

D-Jack you may find your roof racks affect your fuel consumption more than you think. anyting sticking up on your roof creates a lot of drag. Take those roof racks of and see how it goes. 10lt/100km is good for hwy use. 12lts/100k its fine around town.

Man I flog the life outa the surf and get about 12 around town.

It's auto,
It's an older less efficiant 3.0L Diesel than the Jack.
I've got it loaded up with crap (including 50L of water).
I'm running 31".10.5R15 Wrangler MTRs!
I've got Rihno sportz racks (no basket unless we go away)

Had Jackaroo auto Td done 39ks just traded to 120prado auto Td
have full fiqures from new on mileage. broken down into car only, car and van, van only and car and trailer. best was about 12lts car only, 16-18 with van
Email me if want exell spread sheet on it. Dont know how to link to file

Thanks for your input guys. I have a 94 rodeo 2.8 Turbo diesel at the moment and was considering upgrading to the Jackaroo, a much much nicer vehicle to drive. What prompted the query was I read a report of a long term test of this vehicle in the overlander mag which stated a consistent fuel burn of 12.7 litres / 100. The Jackaroo bolts down the road compared to the rodeo, but it returns 9l /100 city, the same on the hwy at 100kph and 10L / 100 at 110kph. Yes I agree the difference in price between diesel and petrol is both significant and annoying. I guess because the Jackaroo is capable of relatively good performance it would appear that how it is driven affects fuel use. The rodeo I drive needs 2800rpm at each gear change and up to 3000rpm if going uphill. Anything less and I fear becoming a victim of road rage! It sounds like conservative city driving will return 10 to 11L / 100 for the Jackaroo

I suppose I am biased Diver2 but I really believe they are a good all round vehicle , yes you can get better and tougher off road vehicles but the Jack is a pretty good compromise. The peak torque in the 3.0 L TD is at 2000 rpm so big revs are not needed to get going and is why I believe the need a taller 5th gear which would give better MPG as well . Good luck with your final decision.
Cheers Dave L.

Hi, One day ALL you guys who talk on litres per 100klms will realise just what you put back inyour pocket when you fit FITCH to your car.I drive a 80srs turbo landcruiser and return 1200+ klms on both tanks and it blows very little smoke at start up cold and little in running.So driver two fit a fitch and find out yourself.I have fitted qite a few jackaroos petrol and diesel all with possative results

The best economy I ever got was (2000 td) 11.25/100km on a long trip. Around town I would get 14+L/100km and generally the same on a long trip. The Jacks rev high (like most diesels i guess) above 100km/h and mine used to start sculling hard at above 110. However I have 285x60x17 inch Pirellis, bullbar, rola racks that could affect my odometer etc. My GPS tells me that my speed is spot on though (overall diameter was very similar to standard wheels).