Nissan Patrol on gas
Submitted: Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 21:52
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Hi All
I Have a GU Patrol 1998 4500 looking at putting it on gas what would be the best kit and if anyone has got one what sort of power difference is there and do these vehicles have any problems like the GQ's use to. Also what sort of economy do they get as I tow a 20Ft van. At the Moment I get anywhere from 3.7-4.2 Klm Per Litre depending on the driving conditions. Any advice would be great
Thanks
Reply By: Member - David P (VIC) - Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 22:57
Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 22:57
What you realy REALY want is a gas/fuel injection system to get "reasonable" economy under load like towing....silverback
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Follow Up By: jt - Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 23:11
Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 23:11
That's What I ment to write
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Reply By: cloughie - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 12:42
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 12:42
"like the GQ's use to".Never had a problem in 50,000 K's in my 1995 EFi on gas.
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Reply By: Steve Ellis - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 14:59
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 14:59
Gday JT. I have a 4500 Patrol on Gas. Been on gas since new in 1999. now 300000 KLMS. No problems. I pull 18 ft van, Same consumption as petrol. 3.5 to 5 kms per litre on the flat, no wind. Same power as petrol. I have Flashlube injection since 200000. I also have a Hiclone and no I dont recommend them. Dont tow in overdrive.
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Reply By: nickb - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 23:58
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 23:58
I get about 26L/100km on lpg regardless if I'm cruising at 110kmh or driving in the city, but I don't drive for economy. Towing increases it quite a bit.
Mine is auto and from what I've found the manuals get much better economy. Just cruising around I don't notice any difference in power but when using what power the motor has, I definately notice the difference. After almost 30k I haven't had any problems yet.
I would go for the injection type installation. I haven't had any personal experience with this system but all my research points towards similar economy and power compared to running on petrol.
Cheers
Nick
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Follow Up By: jt - Wednesday, Mar 26, 2008 at 08:39
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2008 at 08:39
Nickb
I think The injection type is the way to go but the price scares me a bit at $5500.00 that is with a long range sub tank installed in place of the old one which hold 75Lt
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