Good day everyone,
My name is Ivan and I am relatively new to the forum. I recently bought a Prado 98 model with the kzte engine.
The car have done 400k km and the engine has never been opened. I know it because I bought from a family member. The car is still pulling like rocket with no troubles. BUT....
The car is really really heavy on fuel. I get around 5 km/l and what I have read is the other guys get around 8 km/l. My foot is not that heavy, I am cruising at 110 km/h.
And then a other thing I have notice is that the car make a cloud of black smoke between 1ste and 2nd. I know diesel make a smoke when you pull away but can the car maybe overfuel?
I need some advice on what can I do to get the car a little more fuel efficient?
The car have a aftermarket intercooler as well as a Uni Chip.
Thanks guys I would appreciate any advise.
KZTE ENGINE
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Re: KZTE ENGINE
Hi there ivan
Out of interest where is the intercooler fitted ,does it sit below the engine like the SAC conversion
Out of interest where is the intercooler fitted ,does it sit below the engine like the SAC conversion
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Re: KZTE ENGINE
Hi Tristin,
Yes the intercooler is located infront, below of the engine.
Yes the intercooler is located infront, below of the engine.
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Re: KZTE ENGINE
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I would first install a catch can to catch the excess oil fumes going into the intake. Then remove the intercooler and clean it out with petrol, with that high mileage I bet alot of oil has accumulated in the intercooler lying at the bottom.
I would first install a catch can to catch the excess oil fumes going into the intake. Then remove the intercooler and clean it out with petrol, with that high mileage I bet alot of oil has accumulated in the intercooler lying at the bottom.
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Re: KZTE ENGINE
Hi Ivan,
I would book it in at Dastek to have a look at the map and see if the settings is optimal or injectors might need some love.
A short list of stuff that affects fuel consumption negatively:
Bigger tyres
Aggressive tyre
Heavy tyres
A lifted car
Replacement bumper
Snorkel
Roof rack, even worse with a rooftop tent.
Bad injectors
Blocked air filter
Poor tune
Worn turbo/boost not correct
Short trips
and a host others more.
I hope you get the car sorted quickly and have endless fun!
I would book it in at Dastek to have a look at the map and see if the settings is optimal or injectors might need some love.
A short list of stuff that affects fuel consumption negatively:
Bigger tyres
Aggressive tyre
Heavy tyres
A lifted car
Replacement bumper
Snorkel
Roof rack, even worse with a rooftop tent.
Bad injectors
Blocked air filter
Poor tune
Worn turbo/boost not correct
Short trips
and a host others more.
I hope you get the car sorted quickly and have endless fun!
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If you aren't raising your hand, raise your standards!
A 4x4 is merely a machine that enables you to get stuck further away from civilization.