Got my prado for 2 weeks 1100km so far with mix high way / city 70/20, fuel consumption according odo shows 9L/100.
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Originally posted by prodoco View PostGot my prado for 2 weeks 1100km so far with mix high way / city 70/20, fuel consumption according odo shows 9L/100.2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Originally posted by cuda View PostWhat do you do for the other 10% :-).Dave
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Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.
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not trying to tell anyone how to suck eggs, but you guys complaining about the fuel economy realise that a new engine will use more fuel than one that has been properly worn in? and, surely you test drove the vehicle before you handed over your hard earned money? I don't understand how someone can pick up (purchase) a new car and not know how it drives?
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Originally posted by krypto View PostUltimately the Prado is a 2.5t vehicle not designed for urban shuttle runs, so expecting it to give the fuel economy of a small light 4 cylinder car is a bit unrealistic. It is pretty good all things considered.2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Hi guys, just reviving this thread and focusing on towing here.
How are the fuel figures on the new 2.8L when towing? From talking to people at boat ramps, they believe it is crap.
Reading online they say the 2.8L doesn't pull as hard as the 3.0L yet on paper it has more power and torque.
Just want to get some input here from the 2.8 owners. Thanks
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Just came back from Margaret River with a 2t caravan fully loaded and car also fully loaded. Used 16l down with a fairly strong headwind and returned 14.2l with no wind. Pulled fine. Would love a little more torque and power otherwise it's ok.2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Originally posted by Turbo Piston View PostReading online they say the 2.8L doesn't pull as hard as the 3.0L yet on paper it has more power and torque.
What it may lack compared to the 3.0 in low-down power, though, is IMO more than offset in engine refinement ... it is much smoother and quieter than the 3.0.
Can't answer the fuel question, I don't track it in the 2.8 vehicle and didn't track it in the 3.0 I used to own.
Hope this helps
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Mine has done 16,000kms now. At about 11,000 I noticed significant improvement in power as measured by seat of the pants. It loosened up and definitely goes better. Still get left behind by Ranger utes on a hill, and would never catch my old 120 petrol. But very useable power curve and tows the boat just fine.
Just my 2c after a decent length of ownership. Don't even look at fuel consumption, its so much better than the 120 petrol!!!!
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Just completed a camping trip of 1300km of towing Jayco Flamingo camper (around 1.3t loaded) with an additional 250km trailer free highway driving and around 40km beach driving. Averaged 12.5 overall. Ave towing speed on speedo 105kph. Goes well towing until it sniffs a hill, but I can live with it as I can't break 3kph pushing the bloody camper down the driveway.
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Originally posted by RaggedJoe View PostMine has done 16,000kms now. At about 11,000 I noticed significant improvement in power as measured by seat of the pants. It loosened up and definitely goes better. Still get left behind by Ranger utes on a hill, and would never catch my old 120 petrol. But very useable power curve and tows the boat just fine.
Just my 2c after a decent length of ownership. Don't even look at fuel consumption, its so much better than the 120 petrol!!!!
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