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4.2 petrol fuel consumption
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 7:34 pm
by yami1234
hi im looking for my first 4wd drive and was wondering how much fuel does a 1989 model 4.2ltr SWB ford maverick use per 100/km with 35" tyres and extractors. thanx if any1 can help cos i dont wanna buy the one that i am looking at and realise that i cant afford to fill it up.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 7:57 pm
by Mousie
i got that setup
and using 23L per 100 or there abouts
i noticed driving into realy strong winds makes allot of difernce
petrol
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 8:01 pm
by CanberraMav
Same set up as mine as well.
I would agree with Mousie 23l to the 100 and sometimes worse.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 8:15 pm
by MEX
Don't get an auto (I've got one) as your economy will be even worse. I get 23-25 ltr's /100 around town with mine and I only have 32' Mongrel tires not 35's.
MEX
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 8:35 pm
by shorty92
my shorty has 33 mudies and can get 17ltrs/100 with 4:3 ratios
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 8:38 pm
by waynejo1
Ive got an auto lwb I use 19 litres to 100 around town 4.2 carby