Djelibeybi Code Monkey Member 265 Member For: 22y 7m 6d Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 08/01/03 03:22 AM Author Share Posted 08/01/03 03:22 AM Well, its still a damn site better than my Explorer, but I'm only averaging 450km per tank (or thereabouts). I really need to take it on a long highway trip and see if it drops. Same though, I'm using the aircon almost continously too, so that's probably having a negative effect. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-5414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harasn Guests Posted 09/01/03 01:55 AM Share Posted 09/01/03 01:55 AM one thing to look at is the amount of fuel your filling up with. I just did 500 odd kms and filled it up as much as possible with the guage showing below empty and DTE reading 10kms and it only too 55lts. There 13 litres I'm not touching. just something to look at. maybe carry a jerry can when you try it. Mines getting the fuel guage looked at tomorrow Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-5505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nevermind Guests Posted 09/01/03 04:18 AM Share Posted 09/01/03 04:18 AM Better that, then it running out of fuel before it hits the red. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-5523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 09/01/03 09:59 AM Share Posted 09/01/03 09:59 AM Sorry mate, but the auto is also around 2100 RPM @ 100 KPHMine has done 1500 k's and is only starting to feel a bit less restricted in the engine/trans. I was getting 14.5 for the first 1000-1200 km, now it is around 12.5 -13 for mixed driving Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-5585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 22y 5m 9d Location: North Brisbane Posted 14/01/03 06:45 AM Share Posted 14/01/03 06:45 AM Does anyone know what type of fuel (Optimax, premium or plain unleaded) the xr8 requires? I forgot to ask my dealer (not sure many salesman understand anyway).Also, anyone have any idea yet of expected consumption? Not that it really matters to me, I am just curious. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-6104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djelibeybi Code Monkey Member 265 Member For: 22y 7m 6d Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 14/01/03 10:22 AM Author Share Posted 14/01/03 10:22 AM Not sure about the consumption, but the recommended fuel for XR6 Turbo and XR8 is Premium Unleaded (I.e. Optimax, etc).My leasing company has also requested that I only use Optimax for my NA XR6 and have covered the additional expense of that fuel. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-6130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BOSSXR8 Guests Posted 14/01/03 10:34 AM Share Posted 14/01/03 10:34 AM Turbo and XR8 will run on standard unleaded. The only difference is Turbo won't make 240kw on std. unl. XR8 is rated at 260kw on std. unl. This is what Falcon brochure advises. GT will require premium due to higher comp.They claim XR8 will use 12.5l/100km. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-6132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superoo Member 340 Member For: 22y 7m 16d Gender: Male Posted 14/01/03 12:22 PM Share Posted 14/01/03 12:22 PM How do they test for this fuel consumption figure?? I'd suggest unless you're doing a heap of highway driving, you won't see 12.5. Isn't the XR6T also listed as 12.5?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-6148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSparkle Guests Posted 14/01/03 12:33 PM Share Posted 14/01/03 12:33 PM Quite surprised at the "official" XR8 consumption figures. Mind you, there's no reason that all that technology can't be put to some good use to improve efficiency! The old Windsor was hardly a sipper on anything but dead straight freeway... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-6150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 22y 5m 9d Location: North Brisbane Posted 14/01/03 10:20 PM Share Posted 14/01/03 10:20 PM So 260kw's on standard unleaded?That has got to be a good thing. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43910-fuel-consumption-merged-topic/page/2/#findComment-6165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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