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27-01-2011, 08:48 PM
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Hey guys just wondering how many km's everyone is gettng out of a tank. I was getting around 320-350 until I changed my spark plugs and leads so now I'm getting around 450-500. City driving that all is no freeway. Just wanting to know how that compares to others
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27-01-2011, 08:51 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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450-500kms city driving is very good bud
How many kms on ur car?
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27-01-2011, 09:05 PM
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It's got around 187,000 off the top of my head.
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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27-01-2011, 11:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Pretty good with those kms dude
Keep up the regular servicing and it will serve u well and u may want to consider lpg as its cheap motoring..................
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27-01-2011, 11:45 PM
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Thanks man. It's due for a service now actually. Every 5000kms I do it.
Yeh alot of people have mention gas but to be honest it doesn't interest me. I know it will be alot cheaper but yeh not a fan unless it was built for gas the engine
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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28-01-2011, 02:48 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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That's great range for a 6. I can get just about 400 kms around town if I drive gently. I I am considering doing the plugs soon. What brand did you go with?
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29-01-2011, 12:55 AM
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I went with the NGK iridiums. Got them from supercrap when they were on sale. All 6 for $104
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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29-01-2011, 02:11 AM
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My XR8 is getting 500k's to a tank, my brothers XR6 Ute got 1006k's out of the last tank (7.93L/100k's, 70% City, 30% highway!
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29-01-2011, 09:56 AM
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:O:O how did he manage to get 1006k's to a tank! If there is a way of doing it let me know I wouldn't mind getting that out of a tank lol. And your xr8 is getting 500k's to a tank? Hmmm I think it's time I bit the bullet and bought an xr8 since they don't seem to be that bad on fuel.
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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29-01-2011, 11:53 AM
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I get 400-700 kms a tank on unleaded 91. Depending on how i drive.
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29-01-2011, 02:40 PM
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When I do a run to Sydney I get 8.9l/100. around town I put $50 in and it gets about 300km
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29-01-2011, 07:57 PM
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I get 330km out of 60L LPG around Sydney.
Mind you my AUII made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. UK
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30-01-2011, 10:42 AM
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i drove from melbourne to adelaide on 1 tank 718 K's was pretty impressed.
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30-01-2011, 02:07 PM
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31-01-2011, 02:07 PM
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550 to a tank of gas 50/50 city/highway
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31-01-2011, 08:10 PM
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I better add this: I'm getting 500k's to a tank AROUND TOWN in my XR8. That is driving with economy (and mainly licence) in mind, 420k's having some fun. Upwards of 700k's highway.
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31-01-2011, 08:39 PM
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Wow so the au's really aren't that bad on fuel. Maybe when I service my car it will get more k's out of a tank.
Guys you have convinced me to get an xr8. I always thought being a v8 they would be shocking on fuel but obviously not. Thanks alot now I have to go find another au on carsales. Oh well not like I have better things to do lol
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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31-01-2011, 09:27 PM
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Driving style, and the fact that my XR8 and my brothers XR6 ute are both Manuals assist in good economy.
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01-02-2011, 01:07 AM
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Yeh if I was to get an xr8 it would have to be a manual. Wouldn't want a v8 with auto.
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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01-02-2011, 02:54 PM
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Are the Supercars on yet?
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My ute gets around 500 per tank (80L) and easy 700 highway. On Gas (60l) it's 300 ish
My best was 1100Km's with city, highway and some very spirited driving. both tanks had the light on, could have gotten another 50k's i reckon. I really want to do a solid highway cruise and use up both tanks
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01-02-2011, 07:48 PM
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With da Warlords
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XR8 - Town = 300 - 350 per tank - Hwy = 500 - 900 per tank (the higher end is driving from orange nsw to mildura vic, cruise control on for hours lol)
Mrs Au6 - Town = 350km (and rich) - Hwy = 500 odd Much prefer the xr on trips for fuel economy
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01-02-2011, 08:31 PM
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My 02 AU Forte gets around but no less than 400ks around town and over 600ks on HWY,dedicated LPG 6cyl.
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01-02-2011, 08:31 PM
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i get 500-900 kays out of my forte. 80% highway with a few hills and the rest is town, which isnt too bad. it's average is about 650 kays from a tank. dunno what the l/100km is. depending on how spirited my driving is it can differ hugely.
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02-02-2011, 12:55 PM
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What size tanks are in a stock 6cyl Au? Looking at a series three futura. Anything to look out for?
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02-02-2011, 06:37 PM
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I believe there 65L
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02-02-2011, 07:56 PM
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Yeh they are 65L
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Au xr6: tickford kits, tickford 17s, momo T Bar and wheel, leather, lowered on ultra lows, 2.5" cat back with hot dog muffler, K&N panel filter and loving the car as a P plater Future mods: 19" staggered wheels Clear side indicaters. That is all |
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02-02-2011, 08:45 PM
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68L Actually. Utes are 82L.
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02-02-2011, 09:34 PM
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my VCT drinks pretty much as much as an 8 kinda makes me wish i got an XR8
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03-02-2011, 04:22 PM
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I'll get about 350km 100% city driving and about 660-670km 100% highway.
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03-02-2011, 06:11 PM
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Average fuel consumption
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