GU 2.8lt Turbo Diesel
Submitted: Friday, Jun 10, 2005 at 13:35
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SMALLY
Looking at a 98 GU Patrol 2.8lt Turbo with 58Ks. For a work truck so economy is quite high on the list of requirments, and camping towing a
Southern Cross trailer.
I have not read any bad reports on the 2.8, i know its not a race car but thats OK.
I have heard a UNI CHIP makes a huge difference - Anyone with experiance please advise.
Reply By: Patrol22 (Queanbeyan - Friday, Jun 10, 2005 at 15:19
Friday, Jun 10, 2005 at 15:19
Hi Smally - you're spot on about it not being a race car but speaking from experience (I have a 1998 2.8tdi GU with 170000kms on the clock) it is a very reliable truck. I bought it with 38000kms on the clock and to date haven't spent a cent on repairs. I am, however, quite particular in the service regime and particularly in changing oil and filter every 5000kms.
They are great for highway running and over the kms I have done, which includes 2 trips to
Cape York and a number into the
Vic High Country - the vehicle has returned and average of 12.3ltrs/100kms. All in all an economical, comfortable and reliable vehicle albeit short on grunt low down.
Cheers
Pete
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Follow Up By: vuduguru - Friday, Jun 10, 2005 at 22:40
Friday, Jun 10, 2005 at 22:40
Hi Smally,
Does economy include longevity and engine replacement?
Shane
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Reply By: Member - Hugh (WA) - Monday, Jun 13, 2005 at 23:43
Monday, Jun 13, 2005 at 23:43
Hi Smally,
I have a '99 2.8 TD GU which is now ~ 155k km. I have had no problems to date apart from clutch change at ~ 140k km. Like others above I do regular oil/filter at 5k km intervals. The powertrain is std, though have upgraded
suspension and increased tyre size to 265/75R16. The latter has increased fuel consumption slightly and I notice I have to change down on hills a little earlier than when fitted with 265/70R16.
We also have a
Southern Cross camper trailer. I have found no issues when towing, albeit a little slow on the take-off but not an issue. Last year we travelled from
Perth to Alicesprings via GCR & Uluru, then down to Cooper Pedy and
home via
Kingoonya-
Ceduna road and then Nullabor. Loaded up with gear, camper and 5 pax we averaged 16.5 L per 100 km. On bitumen alone this is better and I get ~ 13.5 L per 100 km w/out trailer. With camper we travel comfortably at 100 kph and no problems going faster to overtake, albeit with some time to wind up.
Hugh
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