Patrol 4.8 De-Catting real world consumption

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Re: Patrol 4.8 De-Catting real world consumption

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Peter Connan wrote: 23 Apr 2022 08:31Viper?
If i'm not mistaken, Abel is Viper. I think originally they were called Wild Cat. I think they are Germiston/Edenvale side.

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Abel is the owner of Viper, correct. They do a lot of Patrols. All Michael's conversions among others.
They are in Edenvale yes.

Wildcat is or was somebody else.
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Thanks Peter, will contact Viper.
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Hi All

Just an update on the fuel consumption during my recent trip to Durban.
Firstly I have not done de-cat yet. I will have to talk to people at Viper when I am free. Secondly, this is the first time I have driven my patrol fully loaded (i.e. Ikamper, FR awning, 50 lt water, fridge etc) and not towing my off road trailer in all these years :lol:. This was a test run as I am planning a 15 day trip to Cape and Western Cape in August.

On my way to Durban, open road I have recorded 6.5 km/lt per, around town I got 5.5 km/lt and on my way back I have recorded the same 6.5 km/lt. Driving speed was strictly between 100 to 110 km, so I tried to maintain the speedo may be 3 points above 2000.

Tire pressure was set to 2.8 bar (I don't know if I can go more) and ride comfort was much better when fully loaded I must say. Vehicle is still stock at least in the suspension department. With out all the goodies, I guess I can achieve more, but it's not my daily driver anyway.

I will talk to folks at Viper first to discuss if de-catting makes a difference in consumption.
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:surprised: :thumbup: I can only dream of that fuel consumption with my 4.8 .....driving unloaded
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With consumption like that, I would leave it strictly alone.
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