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problem with gas consumpstion

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problem with gas consumpstion

Post by hogga »

gday i have a late 88 hilux i use to get 300ks to a 55 litre gas tank,it has been gettin worse and the other night run out at 220ks where i should of made it easy.put some petrol in it and it guzzeled 7litres to do 13 ks run very spluttery on fuel.
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Post by RV80 »

i'd say it just needs a tune-up.
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Post by Raymond Spackman »

When I drove a taxi, I was told that a dirty air filter can cause heavy gas use.
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Post by V8 Middy »

I just went back to see the guy who did my conversion cos a backfire had blown my air box to shite. He wacked on a pod filter to tide me over and checked the timing and made an adjustment.

I don't know if it was one or both but there's a HUGE improvement in performance which I'm guessing will translate to better economy on the highway. (improvement on both petrol ans LPG)

So I think the last 2 posts could be right on the money
73 Series Middy Cruiser 308 VN V8 OME 2in Susp lift 2in Body lift 35in Pro Comp X-Terrains
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Post by benno_from_brizvegas »

just changed the fuel filter in my diesel and it made a huge difference.

give it a go!

cheers
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fuel consumption

Post by hogga »

will 5mm leads and a new dizzy cap help with fuel economy?
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Re: fuel consumption

Post by Camshaft1 »

[quote="hogga"]will 5mm leads and a new dizzy cap help with fuel economy?[/quote] dont think so mate, but worth a look if she's a little down on power. Is that a dog or a pig with a hook through its head shags?
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Post by hogga »

its pig mate on the back of a ute i mucked with the colour in a edit.....
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