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  • aussiexjr
    Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 52
    • lilydale vic
    #1

    Gas useage

    Hi all, new to the forum. my name is Ben.
    i've read a lot on here about this subject.
    My bus is a 99 mk triton dual cab with mixer type gas system.
    31*10.5/15 muddys.
    Omvl r90/e mixer.
    my gas usage going to work was about 280klm to a tank (66lt). 23.5 lt to 100klm.
    highway about 320 klm to tank. 20.6 lt to 100klm.
    sounds a lot compaired to some on here with average of 12-15 lt to the 100.
    But there is more went to Tatura 2 weekends ago and got 200klm for first tank of 61 ltrs 30.5 lt to 100klm. thought it was dodgy gas.then second tank on way home 160 for 60 ltrs 37.5 lt to 100klm.
    tank after that was half going to work 30.5 lt to 100klm. and this tank seems back to normal, wont know till i fill up later in the week.

    just wondering if any one had any ideas?
    cant see any holes or smell gas, it has me stumped.
    oh and wasn't towing or anything like that.
    might have to send it to the vets i think!

    cheers all Beno.
    Cheer, Beno.

    1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.
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  • peter92
    Valued Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 3056
    • maryborough queensland
    #2
    hi ben, it may just need to go in for service at the gas place of your choice. when was it serviced last
    regards peter
    used to be nl 1999 auto,3.5lt petrol.
    now 1994 80 series cruiser diesel wagon
    bull bar side steps, mags,dual batt system,2 waecos 35lt,40lt h/reese towbar,103amp agm batt, 500w inverter. narva spotties, uniden uh7700nb uhf 40 ch narrow band, 2.5kva inverter generator
    SKYPE NAME possum.58

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    • aussiexjr
      Member
      • Feb 2011
      • 52
      • lilydale vic
      #3
      Hi Peter
      only had it about six months. the previous owner had it for one year and had to put new system in for roady when he bought it apparently. so i suppose 1 and a half years ago. think i'll take it to smithys in bayswater they did a good job on our patrol's straight gas conversion
      cheers Ben
      Cheer, Beno.

      1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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      • peter92
        Valued Member
        • Mar 2009
        • 3056
        • maryborough queensland
        #4
        ok, my old nh had a similar problem and after taking it in to the gas place all was fixed
        i ended up getting between 350/400ks out of 72lts
        regards peter
        used to be nl 1999 auto,3.5lt petrol.
        now 1994 80 series cruiser diesel wagon
        bull bar side steps, mags,dual batt system,2 waecos 35lt,40lt h/reese towbar,103amp agm batt, 500w inverter. narva spotties, uniden uh7700nb uhf 40 ch narrow band, 2.5kva inverter generator
        SKYPE NAME possum.58

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        • aussiexjr
          Member
          • Feb 2011
          • 52
          • lilydale vic
          #5
          sounds better i'll have to book it in.

          Ben
          Cheer, Beno.

          1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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          • cutting it
            Member
            • Jun 2007
            • 190
            • Mandurah
            #6
            Think you'll find those muddy's will play a part on the bad fuel econemy

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            • nj swb
              Resident
              • Jun 2007
              • 7332
              • Adelaide
              #7
              Originally posted by cutting it View Post
              Think you'll find those muddy's will play a part on the bad fuel econemy
              Yes, they will increase fuel usage - but nowhere near that much.
              NT Platinum. DiD Auto with 265/70R17 ST Maxx, Lift, Lockers, Lockup Mate, Low range reduction, LRA Aux tank, bull bar, winch, lots of touring stuff. Flappy paddles. MMCS is gone!

              Project: NJ SWB. 285/75R16 ST Maxx, 2" OME suspension, 2" body lift, ARB 110, 120l tank, bullbar, scratches, no major dents. Fully engineered in SA. NW DiD & auto in place - a long way to go....

              Scorpro Explorer Box

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              • aussiexjr
                Member
                • Feb 2011
                • 52
                • lilydale vic
                #8
                have run muddies on all my vehicles never had as big an issue as this.
                booked in to get looked at next week.
                Cheer, Beno.

                1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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                • aussiexjr
                  Member
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 52
                  • lilydale vic
                  #9
                  had the service done. said it needed a few tweek and adjutments, etc,etc.
                  see how it goes over the next tankful. filled it up last night after picking it up and had gotten 29 lt to the 100 out of it. it had better improve now ,i hope so any how.
                  Cheer, Beno.

                  1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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                  • aussiexjr
                    Member
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 52
                    • lilydale vic
                    #10
                    sent it back to gas place. had a slight hesitation b4 it went in, came back with a big one. its only occasional. gas mob had it 4 three days. it seems it was the electronic power valve closing off, wouldn't do more than 3000rpm when playing up. have a manual one in atm. will see how the economy goes next week.
                    they also said it had poor coolant flow through converter. did a flush out and new coolant . also put a new thermostat in that didn't have the center cut out.
                    no wonder the heater was near useless.
                    oh well fingers crossed.
                    Last edited by aussiexjr; 22-03-11, 07:08 PM.
                    Cheer, Beno.

                    1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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                    • aussiexjr
                      Member
                      • Feb 2011
                      • 52
                      • lilydale vic
                      #11
                      righto got 300ks out of tank (66lt), much better. only travell 8ks to work and back so probably still cold for a couple of them.
                      did a run up to woos point through to jamieson and a little bit of 4x4ing through Big river, and back home through eildon. got 344ks to empty. big improvement. i think i'll get about 360-380 on the hwy now.
                      looking into new o2 sensor a its also thirsty on petrol which could be the problem from the start as the gas reads from it also i think?
                      thanks heaps for the replies and input.
                      Cheer, Beno.

                      1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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                      • peteralpgw
                        Junior Member
                        • Feb 2011
                        • 17
                        • Frankston
                        #12
                        can you have a look at the brand of the system and let us know

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                        • aussiexjr
                          Member
                          • Feb 2011
                          • 52
                          • lilydale vic
                          #13
                          Originally posted by peteralpgw View Post
                          can you have a look at the brand of the system and let us know
                          will have a look and get back to you
                          Cheer, Beno.

                          1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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                          • aussiexjr
                            Member
                            • Feb 2011
                            • 52
                            • lilydale vic
                            #14
                            as far as i can tell it has got apexus ( http://www.apexus.com.au/ )parts in it.
                            has an apa tank and ovml 90 vaporiser. sorry i cant be of any more help.
                            Cheer, Beno.

                            1999 MK TRITON DUAL CAB. CRAPPY STD ALLOY BULLBAR. BLACK RIMS WITH 32 in MUDDYS. HID HEAD AND SPOT LIGHTS. ORICOM UHF. WANT A LOKKA FO THE FRONT AND A DECENT BULLBAR.

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                            • peteralpgw
                              Junior Member
                              • Feb 2011
                              • 17
                              • Frankston
                              #15
                              On the original setup of the OMVL reg's they had issues with the Reg freezing up at idle, which would probably explain why the centre of the thermostat was drilled out. Now that you have replaced it, you need to have the vehicle running on LPG and a quick check after 5minutes at idle and see if the OMVL is warming up or cold as ice. If cold as ice i would up date the OMVL reg to a more modern unit particularly if you are enjoying the Heater working.

                              The 02 sensor should be checked by an LPG or local auto electirican to see if it's cycling correctly and will give immediate answer if this is the problem.

                              Hope this helps
                              Cheers

                              Peter and Victor

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