Fuel consumption - again...
Submitted: Monday, Jun 16, 2008 at 22:12
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Member - John F (NSW)
Apologies if you are all up to here with this topic, but for those who haven't noticed, it has become significant. Just had the 60000 km service done on the 06 Hilux diesel and noted that best average consumption went from 8.4l / 100 to 7.6l / 100. I say "best average" because these figures are around town - highway improves from about 8.9l /100 to about 8.0l / 100. I am confident of the accuracy as measured by the standard trip computer - if not in absolute terms then at least the variations.
The only difference apart from new oil was a new air filter. Have been changing them at 20000, but looks like 10000 interval would pay for itself, even at $53 per filter. Have stayed with genuine Toyota - the mechanic says to stay away from after market stuff in this critical area. The gradual increase in consumtion is not linear, happens more quickly in the last few thousand kms.
Moral of the tale - keep the filters changed. Could also keep the old ones for trips in dusty conditions...
Sorry for the boring post, but I reckon that's about 6 cases of amber fluid annually - not insignificant.
Regards,
John.