06-10-2019, 01:57 AM
(06-10-2019, 12:51 AM)Professer E link Wrote:The V8 turbo diesel cruisers we use for work are phenomenal. Pulled an 1800 litre water trailer the other day through sand, hardly knew it was there. But I'd hate the fuel bills.
I’ve got a 79 Series. When we did the Madigan Line last year, my fuel consumption was 14l/100km. The three 200 Series on the trip all got around 28l/100km. The next best performer was the Grand Cherokee with 17l/100km. All diesels of course.
It seems that the twin turbos on the 200 Series mean that they are working hard most of the time. The 79 Series has a single turbo and only works hard when it has to ... a bit like a former Blue running around in the SANFL
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