Prado consumption

Hi Bill use to use that around town with my 1kz, now own 4L petrol 120 and yes its around 16L per 100 round town but on a long trip not towing is 11.6, 3 on board, loaded, and doing the speed limits even up hill which the 1kz struggled to do, then the head went 4g later on the 1kz and was extremely well serviced so wasnt neglect . Dont regret my petrol one bit, AND if need be it goes when requested and punches through sand dunes i only wished the 1kz would do. D4D different story but plenty of dramas with them too, stuffed injectors, engine mounts, clogged up oil pick ups (not from lack of servicing either), no thanks Ill stick to my petrol for now........................

I am with Kimba 100% with this. Ianwa you could think about puting your car on gas /LPG. My Prado is on gas ,still does around 20litres/100 ks but gas is 65 cents a litre in Perth while Diesel is still $1.50 a litre. There is a tax going on lpg but it will still be heaps cheaper than diesel (which seems to go up daily ).

I'm with you also Kimba. Had a turbo diesel cruiser previously and never stopped spending big bucks on it. Now have a V8 petrol cruiser and it rockets up hill and I definitely do not have to worry about Exhaust gas Temperatures. Even with 2.5 tonne on the back. Love my petrol cruiser and will never own another diesel.

Gas is a consideration although, on alloy heads there is a cost waiting to be paid in the future when the head eventually needs doing, the sums have to be done carefully as it is becoming line ball.

Cheers, Bruce

I agree with you Peter R after owning a 80 series pet on gas my 120 Prado D4d is a great car to drive and I love the little diesel she's a beauty. On a 7000 k trip across the Anne Beadell, John Holland track to Hyden, Cape Arid Nat. Park and back across the my average for the whole trip was 12.3 l/100. Now fully loaded my car wieghs full of gear and fuel 3100 kgs so I'm really happy. The 80 series was up around 19-20l/100. I've been across the Simpson 3 times and always carried 4 Jerry's on the roof rack. Prado is a great bus. Ive modified my back tank to hold 105 l now i'm considering making my own rear tank she'll hold about 150 - 170. You can buy one from Brown Davis but tharts to easy. and expensive. Tell u what after 10 years with a petrol LC prado is very frugal. I love my girl cruiser. Doing the Madigan lline and the Hay river in 3 weeks time cant wait to get out there
cheers Marty.