Isuzu Bighorn 3.2V6 Petrol...killer consumption

[LUNATIC4ISUZU]

Hello guys
On my Bighorn i get a consumption of approximately 1litre for 5kms.is this normal for such an engine?i have it regularly serviced, recently passed the MOT inspection and abrand new catalytic converter installed but the consumption stays high.i replaced the air filter with an open mushroom one.the idle speed is about 850-900rpm/min.any ideas what i should be checking/do about the consumption?

Regards

[FORGE1]

Hey mate, I just got used to it haha. Mine uses around the same 5-6kms per litre. Mine is the same well serviced and maintained and there is no difference. I have been told that the Bighorn uses more gas than a 4.5L Petrol Toyota Landcruiser (80 Series)

[Captcol]

Buy lighter shoes? No idea sorry, they are heavy trucks

[geeves]

Might be better on long trips. Are there long trips in Cyprus.

[LUNATIC4ISUZU]

the longest trip in cyprus might be something close to 400km (both ways ).i tried it on long trips and it gave me the same consumption again.i guess i have to get use to it afterall

Forge1....whats the average top speed you get on urs? (not that i use it for that)

cheers

[bighorn93]

I have had mine upto 160kph. but nothing over 100 now with the lift and lack of any swaybars . Mine is the same on gas but for the power you get back its worth it

[LUNATIC4ISUZU]

i guess me and my pocket have to realize that
what the heck...u only live once right

[jas92rs]

As soon as i fitted a snorkle on mine i found that it didnt use as much fuel, gotta have a light foot too
also noticed when ya out wheelin got it wacked in 4low uses bugger all, did napoleon hill on quarter off a tank
and got back to reefton to fill up, there not bad iff ya dont floor it every where

[futech]

Yeah mate, i thought mine was using fuel big time but that is just how they are. Do a conversion and put a lexus v8 in it.

[geeves]

lexus wont make much difference. Its still a 2 ton plus vehicle shaped like a shed which is where the economy goes. Every time you stop you have to get it going again so open road could be ok but round town shocking

[milamber]

replace the temp. sending unit,,if its not reading right then your engine will run a little rough and gas mileage will drop.its a problem i am getting ready to fix on mine.