Thread: Patrol 4.2tdi fuel usage.

did 505kms last night and managed 32.7kms per hundy LOL....

There sure is an economy in size. Makes a 4 ton GCM SUV and boat trailer combo getting 16L/100km look mighty thirsty

When I was in rail, 650 ton empty rake up and 2450 ton of logs return for a little under 300L of fuel if I recall - about 55 truck and trailer loads and the same thing - drift down the hill as far as you can then maintain speed. Say what you will about rail but it's one of the most efficient ways to move gear.

And about 300 litres pilfered from the fuelling shed.

Originally Posted by Maca49

Holy shit, your so young

Maybe he was just a slow learner.

Boat In tow,dive gear x 3, camping gear x 3 blokes x 3 and all the shit that goes with it so pretty loaded up Nelson to Kiakoura and back so a few steep windy hills...don't spare the horses.
Topped up to full on way back. 426km (actual traveled is more than this as running bigger tires around 5 % from memory) 46 liters to fill.
Pretty happy with that.

Originally Posted by 300winmag

And about 300 litres pilfered from the fuelling shed.

Not now I would say - the system recognises that it's attached to a loco and won't deliver until it is.

Originally Posted by Trout

Ye with 1 inch fuel lines,8 turbos.Need a fuel tanker near by just to keep it running 24/7
Engine meant to last 25000hrs.
Radiantor holds 350 litrs of coolet.
Just a diff weighs 20ton alone.
Ye you want to wear yr steel caps boots working around them.lols

I was talking about the Patrol/Safari"s

Originally Posted by Steve123

So not only are they slow they're also expensive relics to run?

That depends on your wallet,your attitude to money n enjoyment.

Originally Posted by Steve123

So not only are they slow they're also expensive relics to run?

Speed limit in NZ is usually 100kph, 90 towing, so the Patrol is quite happy maintaining the legal speed limit.

Blowing 50+ K on a 4x4 that does 3 or so L/100km less than the old Patrol (that cost a fifth of that price) is smart money in my eye. Plus I don't need a PhD in electrickery to keep it on the road myself.

You can still buy brand new parts for them at reasonable prices

The UN still has the GQ version built for them for deployment in 3rd world countrys...cause they just work.

Originally Posted by No.3

Not now I would say - the system recognises that it's attached to a loco and won't deliver until it is.

I have been involved in building and maintaining a few loco refuelling sheds over the years and the amount of fuel that was being pilfered was mind-blowing. No one gave a toss.

Originally Posted by 300winmag

I have been involved in building and maintaining a few loco refuelling sheds over the years and the amount of fuel that was being pilfered was mind-blowing. No one gave a toss.

I can confirm they do now haha.