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mfeodoroff
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 09-2012
Location: Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 309
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I mostly do town driving, so getting under 10l/100kms is a dream for me.
My first few tanks were around 12l/100, and then I fitted the K&N and last two tanks are 11l/100.
That was all on 91RON, and now I'm trying 98 to see if I get the same difference I got in my old Astra.
The few highways runs we've have been down around 9l/100km (on 91RON), averaging around 100kms/hr (a bit at 110 and some at 90, the rest at 100).
It's roughly on par with our 2.3l Mazda6 which is far more aerodynamic.
Cheers,
Mark
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Mark (X-2639)
2011 ST Series IV 4x4 with CVT in Precision Grey
Cooper CS5s, Tinting, Towbar, Bonnet Protector.
Mods: Steering Wheel Lights, Bash Plates, DBA Slotted Rotors
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4/May/2013, 5:07 pm
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da houghsta
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 05-2013
Location: Southern River, WA
TOTAL POSTS: 39
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Re: Fuel consumption (T30 & T31 2.5LT Petrol Versions)
Hi All,
I have some tables that I have put together which I have updated every time I have filled up the car since I have bought it (always filled each time to make it accurate). From the first fill-up, I decided to do a test and fill up only with only 98 octane for a few fills, something I do not normally do to see if it really does improve fuel economy and power. I did notice a little more power... but the fuel stats you can see for yourself. You may need to click on the photo to enlarge to read.
I will point out though, I did do a trip down to Walpole towing my 14' Tracker Superguide bream/bass boat which did use a lot of fuel on the 98 where I did minimal towing when using the 91. However I have just come back from a 1900km+ trip to Carnarvon with the kayak on the roof (just back tonight actually!). One thing that I was surprised at, whenever I do a long distance run, I usually use more fuel than around town! I usually drive to and from work (Southern River to Nedlands, 35km each way 5 days a week), which is usually freeway in peak traffic conditions. The long runs I have done were the Blackwood trip and Carnarvon and both were with the kayak on the roof. I honestly thought I would still get better milage than around town - I often had the yak on top of my old Barina for long trips and it got better fuel economy on long trips - I would have thought that would affect the Barina more than the X-Trail. Any thoughts?
Trip to Carnarvon and back though, with the kayak on the roof, was 1927.1km, 213.91L and $326.85 which makes it 11.1L/100km and 21.19MPG. There is one unusual reading though when I filled at Billabong Roadhouse from Carnarvon which doesn't make sense, it says that run was 12.58L/100km where all the rest were between 10.74 and 10.98L/100km (very close numbers really!!) So I'm wondering how accurate that fuel station is personally... All were cruising using cruise control at 3000rpm (about 117km/h indicated - probably about 112km/h actual).
Anyway, after doing a few thousand kays on both 91 and 98 unleaded, I cannot say I will use the 98 at all! The power increase was minimal and I actually seem to use the same fuel, if not more than on 91!!
Fuel usage from being bought using 98 Unleaded
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Fuel usage using only 91 Unleaded
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2006 X-Trail Ti 5spd Manual
50mm Strut Spacers from Superior Engineering
235/70 R16 Toyo Open Country tyres x5
Hella spotlights
Alpine double DIN head unit
Ben Hough - X-3108
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2/Jun/2013, 12:11 pm
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Ian Ewin
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 03-2012
Location: Newcastle, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 471
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Ben, is yours manual or auto? My 2002 ST (manual) used to use around 9l/100km around town, but more than 15l/100km on the highway. The manual gearing definitely gives you shorter legs at higher speeds. The rev-range at 100km/h between the auto and manuals has varied from 500-1500 which can make a big difference on fuel when it comes to long trips. My experience with 98ron, even in my old exy, was always positive. Hope this helps.
--- Ian X-2305(c)
New: 2010 NT Pajero
Old: 2008 T31 Xtrail "The Monster"
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