Poor MPG

[BigNic]

So on a normal run guys in a 3L TD what mileage would you expect from a full tank? And how much £ does it take to fill up?

[Pelicanbill]

So on a normal run guys in a 3L TD what mileage would you expect from a full tank? And how much £ does it take to fill up?

As I understand it, 3.0 surf has a 65litre capacity fuel tank. So on a cruise maybe I could hope to get 30mpg giving 420miles between stops.

I'm going off to London early in March ... 200 miles each way,mostly on motorways. Shall let you know what fuel economy I get (promise not to exceed 70mph )

[stormforce]

There are 3 sizes of fuel tank you'll find.If i was you fill your tank from empty to find out what size tank you have got.
On my 1994 3.0l the tank is 55l

[ben2611]

Hi Buddy,

I have run a 3.0td KZN 130 for over four years and its a fantastic truck that has never given an ounce of trouble except a starter motor refurb kit. It is regularly serviced every 6 months with a kit from Milners and some oil from work.. I have to say there is a lot of Surf MPG bashing about.

Look at the facts its an old two tonne truck with old technology. I also hear about people switching off the overdrive and using ECT and how fast they are! What a load of old bullshit.

I am a HGV driver so know a thing or two about sympathetic driving. Around town, I get 23-25, on a run I get 27-29 and towing my Sierra Cosworth at a steady 60mph I get 20-21. The key is really to keep the truck rolling at all times, so think and plan ahead. Its no coincidence that by the time I get to an island there is no one in front of me so keep rolling. getting two tonne moving from standstill takes effort. Effort = fuel

Not the best, but I would not swap it for the world.What price bombproof reliability?

[Smego2]

get a 3rd Gen I get 50+mpg around town.

[ben2611]

get a 3rd Gen I get 50+mpg around town.

Whats that being towed by then?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Whats that being towed by then?

His ego probably.

[ben2611]

His ego probably.

Or a 2nd gen!!

[Smego2]

I can prove it,
Top of the alps to the bottom!
50+ MPG

£10,000 bet and I will show you...

[ben2611]

I can prove it,
Top of the alps to the bottom!
50+ MPG

£10,000 bet and I will show you...

Thats £10k please. The Alps are around which town exactly?

[Smego2]

Thats £10k please. The Alps are around which town exactly?

Errr loads of them actaully if your in ostpitze you only have to look up in any direction to the the mountains ;-p

[ben2611]

Errr loads of them actaully if your in ostpitze you only have to look up in any direction to the the mountains ;-p

Err, no offence mate but with you being based in Surrey and all that, its hard to estimate how you get 50+ around the towns around the alps on a regular basis. Given the fact that you are well exceeding the manufacturers recommended fuel economy figures I would love to know how you do it?

Stating you come from the the top of the alps to the bottom, was it in neutral all the way down? Bring it up to Brum mate and I`ll bring my ten grand if that hits 50mpg around the Bull ring all day you are welcome to it.

[sledge]

Err, no offence mate but with you being based in Surrey and all that, its hard to estimate how you get 50+ around the towns around the alps on a regular basis. Given the fact that you are well exceeding the manufacturers recommended fuel economy figures I would love to know how you do it?

Stating you come from the the top of the alps to the bottom, was it in neutral all the way down? Bring it up to Brum mate and I`ll bring my ten grand if that hits 50mpg around the Bull ring all day you are welcome to it.

sounds like a challenge to me lmfao

[Smego2]

God you guys take life too seriously....
I give in first one to post up their details I will pay the cash directly into your account, I need the following info
Name
Address,
telephone no,
Bank
account numbers
Sort codes
credit card numbers and issuing banks
the last 3 digits on the back of all your cards
mothers maiden name
favourite place
memorable word
Internet banking passwords (needed to pay over £1000 into your account)
name of your first pet
when will be the next time your house is unattended for more than 5 hours

I need the above just for security don't worry the thread is marked "hidden" now so only you and I will be able to see these details.

[ben2611]

God you guys take life too seriously....
I give in first one to post up their details I will pay the cash directly into your account, I need the following info
Name
Address,
telephone no,
Bank
account numbers
Sort codes
credit card numbers and issuing banks
the last 3 digits on the back of all your cards
mothers maiden name
favourite place
memorable word
Internet banking passwords (needed to pay over £1000 into your account)
name of your first pet
when will be the next time your house is unattended for more than 5 hours

I need the above just for security don't worry the thread is marked "hidden" now so only you and I will be able to see these details.

Take it from me my good buddy, I must be one of the most laid back, easy going dudes there is on this planet. I`d even come around and share a pint and a spliff with you and the good lord Jesus when I`m in town. Just to prove my point I have even found someone who maybe able to help you in your life going forward:

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Amen!