100 series fuel economy

Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 at 22:52
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G'day All,
I have recently purchased a 98 100 series cruiser petrol.

I noticed the fuel economy is crap, I thought here was a problem so for the past 2 months I have consistantly put 15 litres into the sub tank and ran it dry to see what I would get.

The result is 60-65kms to 15 litres around town, no heavy driving and very little stop starting involved, so I assumed the economy would have been reasonable.

This equates to 23 litres/100km.

Now I know petrol 4WDs are thirsty, Ive owned a few, but this result is not what I expected.
The motor has 180000 on the clock, but has been looked after and I have just had the motor serviced.

My question is, are any of you 100 series petrol owners getting the same?

Might be time for a diesel.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Brendan
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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 at 23:31

Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 at 23:31
That does seems a bit high for normal driving, I get around 19/100 in the Nissan. Is yours full time 4x4?
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Reply By: baz105 - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 07:10

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 07:10
Gday ,

I have a 2000 gxl petrol it gets about 20-21 litres around town and about 15-16 on the highway.
doesnt seem to matter full or empty or with trailer.
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Reply By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 07:53

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 07:53
my 98 4.5 petrol was giving around 22l/100 (13.5mpg) and i had a heavy foot
my newly aquired gives 13.6 (22.5mpg)...its a diesel, but the extra cost for the diesel engine buys a lot of petrol
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 09:45

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 09:45
It may buy a lot of fuel, but for every dollar spent on a diesel engine, you get it back on resale. The other thing, you can sell it easily as a private sale and command top dollar. Unless you have money to burn these days, you couldnt even consider a petrol engine pushing around 2.5 tonne. !!
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Follow Up By: Member- Rox (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 10:28

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 10:28
Even on a 91 STD Diesel stlii getting good prices. I get 12lt/100km City & up to 14.5lt /100 Country with a roof rack on.
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Follow Up By: Member- Rox (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 10:30

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 10:30
"Even on a 91 STD Diesel stlii" Sorry a bit Dyslexic, should have read Still.
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 11:02

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 11:02
no need to apologise Rox...we EO members can read dyslexic...
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:38

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:38
Unless you have money to burn these days, you couldnt even consider a petrol engine pushing around 2.5 tonne. !!

But you must have the money to burn if you have the extra money to buy the diesel :)
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 21:18

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 21:18
Brewman!! i meant buying a new petrol vehicle now!! But is really is pay now or pay later. with a diesel is pay now and save from now on and much better resale.. LPG is ok if in town but it takes up petrol tank capacity. Not a lot of good outback. Diesel is the way to go in the future. What i cant understand is why diesel engines are so expensive! The 3 litre patrol is the same price as the petrol and the 4.2 is $10 grand more. So it is an extra 20% of the cost of the 3 litre, doesn't add up for just two more cylinders. Anyway, thats my opinion for what its worth..... Michael
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 10:37

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 10:37
The 98 model is a 4 speed auto gearbox and when it was designed fuel economy wasn't an issue because of the price of fuel. The latter models have a 5 speed auto and apparently deliver better fuel economy. The mileage shouldn't be an issue but make sure the state of tune is correct. I here of all sorts of stories about people servicing these vehicles that use the wrong plugs etc.

Otherwise these are big heavy vehicles and the diesel models are the way to go if you are concerned about fuel.
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Reply By: MAVERICK(WA) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 11:15

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 11:15
wait until you go playing off the bitumen............regularly manage up the 40s/100km but then again it's not my petrol and the job has to get done anyway. its a 2005 gxl with steel bar and winch and roof rack and spare carrier and lots and lots of stuff inside............jsut as well it has those big tanks.
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Reply By: FZJ 80 - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:31

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:31
Brendan.

Bite the bullet - fit LPG, thats what i did and i'm happy as larry!!

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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 21:20

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 21:20
Larry's got LPG also??.... LOL!!
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Reply By: Steve - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:54

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:54
Brendan,

Mine's a 98 4.5 100 series petrol model too. Like you, I was expecting a bit of a thirst but it's worse than I expected. I reckon 22/100 around town. That's Sydney. I'd be a bit worried if "around town" was Dubbo or similar. I put LPG on in April 05. $2300, which is pretty good (they charge another $1000 for a Patrol) and I reckon I'll break even within the next four weeks and that's on average(ish) mileage. It's nice to fill up for less than $40. You use between 15 - 20% more fuel. So, @ 50c p/litre (I get mine a bit cheaper) add 20% which makes it equiv 60c per litre. Still well under half price. Have a phone around there are a couple of ways of doing it. I went for removing the sub-tank and spare wheel and got a 90L LPG tank to go with the 90L petrol tank. Then you've gotta find a home for your spare wheel. Either grap a rear wheel carrier or a cargo barrier to strap it to.
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Follow Up By: dp - Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:59

Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 at 19:59
earlier posting was right the old 6 cyl 100 series has always been a bit of a shocker on fuel. The V8s with the 5 speed auto box though only slightly better on power are a lot better on fuel. get around 15 - 16ll per100 average city/country
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