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by travelling4X4
Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Running a diesel tank dry question
Replies: 6
Views: 435

Running a diesel tank dry question

If one is cruising at say 90 K/h and a tank runs dry, will the engine 'pick up' and operate normally upon selecting a tank with fuel in it? Thanks.
by travelling4X4
Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Gq Petrol Fuel consumption
Replies: 14
Views: 409

It seems that a 4 litre petrol costs twice that of a 3 litre diesel in fuel costs.

It seems that diesel generally became cheaper than petrol in early March 2007. ( EDIT:- 29th March it was 10 cents less than unleaded)

Will diesel vehicles increase in value?
by travelling4X4
Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fuel Economy
Replies: 10
Views: 286

Re: Fuel Economy

[quote=I'd rather use more fuel and get there sooner...[/quote] The graph curve is exponential. Sydney - Perth in 1 second would cost Bill Gates' total worth. What is the difference Sydney to Perth at 90 and 120 Kph in fuel useage? How would the saving at the slower speed be compared with the ...
by travelling4X4
Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Fuel Economy
Replies: 10
Views: 286

Re: Fuel Economy

driving style All other things being equal, cruise control would surely help a lot but only on the level. Having recently forked out $700.00 on one for a 5 year old Prado, I wonder in how many Klicks it will pay for itself. I've recently tootled 1000 km at 2000 RPM / 88 K/hr indicated (85 K/hr ...