CSR fuel consumption

Submitted: Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:26

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The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing access to the

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The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing travel along

Member - ross m (WA)

Im looking through the trek notes on fuel consumption for the CSR under the the 6cyl 4.2 diesel part .
There seems to be some wild variations with some using 14/100 and one going as high as 23/100.
I can see not all of them have done the same total distance,so obviously some may have encountered much worse conditions.

Are these variations normal due to climatic conditons and terrain types or is it that some people cant keep accurate fuel records or use the pedal properly?

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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:29

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:29

Im considering doing the CSR in a HZJ75 ute. If anyone has accurate fuel records for one of these or a troopy it would be appreciated.

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:30

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:30

It does not show that they could have been towing as well.

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Follow Up By: Member - ross m (WA) - Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:43

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:43

Yes ,I hadnt thought of that. It would be nice if there was more info like the make ,model and GVM

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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:43

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:43

When it is all said and done the best bet is to use the average numbers which are summarised on the trek note itself and give yourself a fudge factor. I am going to do some trek fuel updates to allow the recording of towing, turbo etc but at the end of the day you can expect between 14 & 20, it depends on so many factors including how heavy or light your foot is. When we do the Canning we take our onboard 240 litres and 3 * 20 jerrys. A total of 300 litres and when we are asked about what to take - this is the number I quote for a 4.2 litre diesel engine. It gives you the scope to make a few side trips and ensure that you will not be on the side of the road 20 kms from the next fuel location.
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Follow Up By: Richard W (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 18:10

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 18:10

David,

Thanks for the info. Will be doing the CSR next year sometime after the gathering and a 182L replacement sub tank is on the list of upgrades. My CSR trip at this stage is already full.

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Follow Up By: Richard W (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 18:15

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 at 18:15

David,

and thanks for the info on the website re the CSR. Invaluable.
and also posts over the years from others.

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Follow Up By: colinwalker - Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 at 18:50

Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 at 18:50

Just completed CSR in 12 days with a group of 4 vehicles. I drove my 4.5l V8 troopy loaded with about 500kgs, including complete recovery kit, comprehensive spares, fuel and water. I was quite possibly the lightest loaded vehicle that I came accross on the route.
Wiluna to Halls Creek, inc Wolfe Creek, consumed 280l of diesel, (less than 2 new 3l 4cyl TDs in our party). I believe that the low fuel usage was due to light load, light foot and skinny tyres. Had no troble with the dunes with 25PSI in the rear.

Big agressive tyres look great, but...

Hope this helps some.
Happy trails, Colin

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Follow Up By: Member - Rob Mac (QLD) - Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 at 23:12

Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 at 23:12

Hi Colin, in July 1984 I went up the top half of the stock route in a 83 Landrover with a 3.9Lt Isuzu Diesel with standard 7.50 x 16 Dunlop cheesecutters 26 PSI and got 20 MPG (too tired to work out comparison eg lts), my mate with a 76 Landy with slant 6 Petrol got about 6-8 MPG.
Cheers
Rob Mac

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