Hiclone
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 14:22
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Member - Chucky S (QLD)
Looking at putting a Hiclone on a new Prado diesel (turbo) is it worth it
Regards Chuck
Reply By: Cruiserman1961 (QLD) - Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 20:52
Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 20:52
Hi Chucky,
for every one making fun of you because you asked this question there is someone who swears by them. Personally i believe that the car manufactures make their cars as fuel efficient as they possibly can.
Well its in their own interest, isn't it? My car is defiantly not the most fuel efficient 4wd you can buy, but i think the fuel consumption is mostly reduced by common sense. A lighter touch on the loud pedal, removal of roof racks when not in use, the right tire pressure and not carrying all of your
tools at ones would be more beneficial than a Hiclone ever could be.
Cheers, Udo
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Reply By: Mainey (wa) - Monday, Jun 09, 2008 at 00:33
Monday, Jun 09, 2008 at 00:33
Chuck,
I use two, one each end of the air intake on my Diesel
Could have returned them for a full refund “IF” I was unhappy :-))
I'm not telling you anything that you can't read elsewhere, because everyone else will scream at you they are right, they will tell you I'm wrong LOL
Obviously they must have installed one (or two) and were unhappy, so they sent them back for a refund ??
Mainey . . .
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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Monday, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:35
Monday, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:35
Chuck
Is it worth re-visiting the way in which you drive ? your right foot !
Throttle's on Turbo Diesel motors are designed to be held in the one position, and you let the turbo "whistle up" under load
Try not hitting the accelerator as hard, and holding speed, not powering thru.
It may even be worth it dropping your cruising speed back to 95-98 km/hr, and see just how much difference it makes.
This works a treat on the Navara.
Cheers
Bucky
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Follow Up By: Towie - Saturday, Jul 05, 2008 at 09:09
Saturday, Jul 05, 2008 at 09:09
All
well tested and true responses, however i went down the Safari Dtronic path for around $1700 about 18mths ago and was ecstatic at the results.....
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