L/cruiser 78 series 4.2 diesel ute consumption in sand pls?

Submitted: Monday, Jul 13, 2009 at 21:19
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Taking a rented 4.2L diesel landcruiser ute across the simpson in support of 3 dirt bikes. it'll be well loaded.

What fuel consumption should I expect?
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Monty!
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Jul 13, 2009 at 21:59

Monday, Jul 13, 2009 at 21:59
If its a factory turbo diesel, maybe 15-16 l/100k between Oodnadatta and Birdsville, if you drive it easy and use low pressures. If you're chasing the bikes, you'll use more!
A normally aspirated diesel will use a bit more - maybe 16-17 l/100.

The standard 180 litre tanks will be fine.

In various east-west crossings, I've used between 94 litres and 110 litres (factory TD).
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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 at 01:06

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 at 01:06
Trek notes says 96 litres for a 6 cyl diesel which is much the same as Phil's figures.
I think the bikes will out pace you, and if you try to keep up, the consumption will skyrocket
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