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Title: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on October 20, 2015, 07:50:40 AM
Having some concerns around the fuel consumption my Amarok is getting.
I only appear to be getting around 450-600k's per tank of diesel. Took it to CCS and they ran some tests and said it is on par with similar trucks they have on the yard.

Would be interested to see what the other Amarok 4m owners in here are getting consumption wise.
As it stands this vehicle is no more economical than my old Hilux, which is disappointing, as this was one of the main factors in me moving away from another Hilux.

The guys I purchased it from assured me it would get around 800 - 900 k's per 70 litres. Dealers I am questioning are saying 900 - 1000 k's per tank. Quite big discrepancies there.
Any feedback appreciated.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: robh on October 20, 2015, 08:31:59 AM
Hey Karl,

Yeah I've been doing lots of short city journeys and only got 600kms odd from last tank, pretty disappointing after the T4 and T5 which were always 800kms.

I guess auto and 4wd can be making a bit of difference, but 200kms diff seems a lot.

With a mix of town and open road getting over 700kms.

Mine is only 2500kms old, so probably really tight still.

Cheers

Robbo
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on October 20, 2015, 09:26:49 AM
Thanks Rob. Mine has done 12k. I am mainly around town, but with the odd longer trips out to the coast or down to the waikato.

They sell these things as being super frugal but in reality - It's no better than a 10 year old Hilux.
This is how I sold the extra cost to SWMBO  :o
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: brian on October 20, 2015, 09:49:52 AM
I'm sure the 10 year old hilux would be just as good a drive ..................
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: schattenblau on October 20, 2015, 01:10:29 PM
and just as clean ?

:laugh:
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: 00quattro00 on October 20, 2015, 01:53:53 PM
12l/100km cant be right. My pos old disco does better than that
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on October 20, 2015, 02:08:22 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on October 20, 2015, 01:53:53 PM
12l/100km cant be right. My pos old disco does better than that

Supposed to be around 8 - 9/100 but rarely seen those figures. Even with me nursing it along.

Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: brian on October 20, 2015, 03:48:33 PM
Why would you expect any modern to achieve the advertised figures?
This has been published before I think, and the tests and real life are two different things in emissions and fuel consumption.
Look at any road test then compare with the official figures.
At the end of the day, if you are dragging around a sizeable vehicle with 4 wheel drive you are gonna burn gas

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Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on October 20, 2015, 06:46:52 PM
 My wife's cx5 is supposed to be something like 5.8l/100kms but reality is more like 8-8.5

I did see a ford owner recently won a court case for the dollars he'd spent over the claimed figure over the ownership of the vehicle. Could be worthwhile threatening them!
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Worms on October 20, 2015, 09:11:51 PM
We've got a 2013 T5 Transporter, BiTDi, 6 speed, 4motion, LWB, HIGH roof - looks like a camper!

We run it fairly empty a lot of the time, and it's driven all over Northland (lots of crap roads too), and we're getting around 11l/100kms  I'd have thought an Amarok would be better, but a good chunk of town driving probably kills the economy. We drive it pretty quick, and do a lot of backroad driving too (front tyres only lasted about 18K  :o

An Amarok is probably quicker than a hilux, without realising you're accelerating harder, because it doesn't sound like a tractor (i do NOT miss our previous D4D Hiace - loud, wallowing, hungry, slow, obnoxious POS!)

(I asume the Amaroks all come with the twin turbo too... I thought they did at launch)
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on October 20, 2015, 09:25:18 PM
Thanks for the input. Yes the Amarok is much quieter than the Hilux D4D. More refined all round. Tows better and feels planted on the road. Do not miss the (dirty old) Hilux at all. Had hoped for some better economy though.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: 80 Vert on October 21, 2015, 07:38:14 AM
That is dissapointing, although only single turbo and non 4x4 my T5 gets 13km / L or 7.5L / 100km
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: dubstar on October 21, 2015, 03:39:25 PM
Maybe just switch the software to test mode, should bring the L/100km down
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: mark2 golf on October 21, 2015, 05:26:51 PM
Does anyone have a manual one? Would be interesting to see if there is a difference.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: GLIDN on October 22, 2015, 06:12:11 PM
My Uncles Amarok, 4-Motion Bi-Turbo unit, usualy around 700-800km's per tank around town.

Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on October 23, 2015, 09:54:11 AM
Quote from: GLIDN on October 22, 2015, 06:12:11 PM
My Uncles Amarok, 4-Motion Bi-Turbo unit, usualy around 700-800km's per tank around town.

Thats what I was hoping to get.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: ritmo on October 24, 2015, 01:28:56 PM
Auto 2wd and high 800-900km per tank. Mostly open road driving. When in city low to mid 800km/tank. Towing a tandem with car on around 700km tank. Done 25k

Work mates 2wd manual is better on the gas. Prob 10% better. Done175k
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Audidude on October 25, 2015, 05:03:14 AM
Recently traded from 4wd manual to auto. Currently only about 3000 km.

The new one is about 0.5-1l/100km thirstier so far.

Urban usually 11-12, gentle trip rural 9-10.

Expect some improvement as get closer to 10,000 km
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Max on January 11, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: GLIDN on October 22, 2015, 06:12:11 PM
My Uncles Amarok, 4-Motion Bi-Turbo unit, usualy around 700-800km's per tank around town.

So is that what he is telling his wife he is getting, or what is actually happening?

We have just dropped a 2WD Highline manual from our fleet and replaced it with a 4Motion auto. I have noticed the difference.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: GLIDN on January 12, 2016, 12:39:20 PM
Quote from: Max on January 11, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
So is that what he is telling his wife he is getting, or what is actually happening?

We have just dropped a 2WD Highline manual from our fleet and replaced it with a 4Motion auto. I have noticed the difference.

It's actually happening. Use the truck for work. So all mileage is logged and tracked.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: spooln on January 12, 2016, 02:00:45 PM
Quote from: dubstar on October 21, 2015, 03:39:25 PM
Maybe just switch the software to test mode, should bring the L/100km down

Haha. Yeah that might fix millage and emissions...
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on June 20, 2016, 05:25:15 AM
Still not getting great economy from this vehicle. Quite disappointed, pretty sure the dealer told me I could expect 800 - 900k's per tank. I only ever use sport mode when passing on the open road and it's not that often I use it. Thought I would see what the other dealers are telling people. Found one on Trade Me and sent off an email asking "exactly how many k's per tank of diesel would this vehicle use"

"Hi Karl,
Some of our clients are getting 1000km per tank.
It of course depends on how good a driver you are, how loaded the ute is, is there a trailer being towed, is it highway driving, the variables are endless....
Cheers **** "


The BS game is strong.
The most I've seen from mine is 610k's - the worst was around 450k's.
I'm going to ask a few more dealers, then present my findings to VW NZ and see what they make of this.


Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on June 20, 2016, 06:19:08 AM
Woah 450 is poor! Only done one tank so far and got 750 part loaded and with a jetski on the back for half the time. Mix of around town and open road. Hardly use sport mode as I'd read it uses significantly more gas. Truck has done 14,000kms. What tyres do you have? I'd expect my standard continental 17s would be a lot better than some of the 285 off road rubber that seems to be the trend these days.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on June 20, 2016, 04:52:03 PM
Quote from: Trofeo on June 20, 2016, 06:19:08 AM
Woah 450 is poor! Only done one tank so far and got 750 part loaded and with a jetski on the back for half the time. Mix of around town and open road. Hardly use sport mode as I'd read it uses significantly more gas. Truck has done 14,000kms. What tyres do you have? I'd expect my standard continental 17s would be a lot better than some of the 285 off road rubber that seems to be the trend these days.

Poor indeed! I'm almost certain there is something wrong with it. I'm running pretty basic 265mm tires on 20" wheels. Very rarely use sport mode.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: wilco on June 20, 2016, 09:46:49 PM
Seriously guys? That mileage is pathetic for a modern diesel.  Firstly my A6 3.0ltr TDI quattro does comfortably 8ltrs/100 and has a lot more power.  My Colorado with the 2.8ltr TDI 6-speed manual regularly averages less than 7.5ltrs/100 and a recent run to Auckland had it less than 7.  I only get into double figures as recently by towing a hire tandem (read big and solid) with a 3-series Beemer on board.  And that was to Taranaki and back, hardly a flowing road.
So with an 80 ltr tank it's easy to pick up 1000km per tank in normal use.
W.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Bullseye on June 21, 2016, 09:52:38 AM
Try another ECU?
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Worms on June 21, 2016, 07:13:20 PM
It *might* be surprising how much difference the wheels can make - it they are slightly different sized, but perhaps also more weight towards the outside etc - I know I've manage to nearly double the consumption on some VERY small cars, by over tiring them.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: ritmo on June 22, 2016, 06:23:55 PM
Agree with the above. Something is wrong..... I have done 57k in the last year in mine and drive it sports relatively often.  I avg about 8.5l/100km over this time. Has factory 17s on it.

Best almost 900km and worse 700km towing trailer and racecar.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on June 27, 2016, 11:35:27 AM
Quote from: ritmo on June 22, 2016, 06:23:55 PM
Agree with the above. Something is wrong..... I have done 57k in the last year in mine and drive it sports relatively often.  I avg about 8.5l/100km over this time. Has factory 17s on it.

Best almost 900km and worse 700km towing trailer and racecar.

Thanks for the info. I am bombarding the dealer with it. 900km is exactly what I hoped for and why I ditched the Hilux for an Amarok.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: robh on June 28, 2016, 08:27:34 PM
Mine has only done 10,000kms.  Last 3,000kms averaging about 10.4l/100km.

Mainly Auckland driving, so lots of stop/start and short trips.  Sometimes I'm chilled with the throttle sometimes I put the hammer down.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: 80 Vert on June 29, 2016, 05:10:10 PM
Those big fat wheels are probably not helping things, try a factory set for a few tanks.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 19, 2016, 07:20:20 AM
Quote from: 80 Vert on June 29, 2016, 05:10:10 PM
Those big fat wheels are probably not helping things, try a factory set for a few tanks.

Agreed.
I've put it into Conti's for testing. They've given me another one - 2016 2wd HL 420 with factory 17" wheels.
We took it away to Rotorua on the weekend and it was doing 9/100 almost everywhere, around town it raised slightly to 9.2/100.
Much better than my one. Looks as though it will get around 750 - 800k's to the tank. Possibly more.

Would have preferred another 4m HL truck to compare apples with apples.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on July 19, 2016, 08:03:53 AM
What about roof racks? Sports bar or canopy?

We're off down country tomorrow and will let you know what we get. Will be 4 up and lightly loaded. Will also leave the roof racks on. I expect we'll get 800+
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 20, 2016, 06:23:00 AM
Quote from: Trofeo on July 19, 2016, 08:03:53 AM
What about roof racks? Sports bar or canopy?

We're off down country tomorrow and will let you know what we get. Will be 4 up and lightly loaded. Will also leave the roof racks on. I expect we'll get 800+

Thanks. Looking forward to the result. We had 3 adults and 2 kids in the loan vehicle, with 5 push bikes on the back and loaded up with gear on our trip away last week and it still gave good economy, unlike my one.
Conti's have come back after testing the vehicle for a week and said there is nothing wrong with it - Again.
I'm not convinced.


It has roof and ladder racks.
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Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Worms on July 20, 2016, 12:05:05 PM
I had a T3 Transporter, with a Subaru 2.5 inside, and when I fitted the 3.5M roof racks, fuel consumption was about 25% HIGHER!  :o

I actually stopped the first time, after an hour to see if I had a fuel leak, because the gauge was dropping so fast!

Didn't make much difference around town (12.5 with or without), but consumption was over 12L/100kms, between Whangarei and Auckland, but without the racks it would normally have been about 9.5.

Those racks were tubular, about 3500mm long and with 8 or so cross bars. No load on them either.

I took them to Auckland the last time, saw the horrendous fuel consumption again and gave them away before I came home  ;D
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: McDoof on July 20, 2016, 02:40:03 PM
Quote from: dubstar on October 21, 2015, 03:39:25 PM
Maybe just switch the software to test mode, should bring the L/100km down

This would bring emissions down but fuel consumption would go up. So maybe it is in test mode.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: robh on July 20, 2016, 09:54:19 PM
Karl, I took some notes from my 4m Auto all Auckland driving with big wheels and road tyres, so maybe comparable to yours.  Canopy and no roof racks.

Cockle Bay to CBD, early very light traffic, distance 21km, average speed 51kmh, ave consump 9.0l/100km

General Auckland driving, short stop start runs, plus some trips into the city with heavy traffic, distance 535km, average speed 30kmh, ave consump 10.8l/100km
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 21, 2016, 05:11:33 AM
Quote from: robh on July 20, 2016, 09:54:19 PM
Karl, I took some notes from my 4m Auto all Auckland driving with big wheels and road tyres, so maybe comparable to yours.  Canopy and no roof racks.

Cockle Bay to CBD, early very light traffic, distance 21km, average speed 51kmh, ave consump 9.0l/100km

General Auckland driving, short stop start runs, plus some trips into the city with heavy traffic, distance 535km, average speed 30kmh, ave consump 10.8l/100km

Thanks Rob. My one is doing 14.4L/100 around town so no where near as good as your one. Vert suggested it could be the MAF. Conti's say they tested the MAF and found no faults, but I think they just plugged it in and scanned for general faults.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: 80 Vert on July 21, 2016, 07:47:13 AM
Dad got the same story with his then new TDI Passat, his average on a tank went from over 1000ks to under 800 yet he was told nothing was wrong.
When push came to shove someone from EMD went to Conti's to diagnose and the airflow meter was found to be faulty.
Once replaced it was back to 1000ks per tank, your truck has something wrong with it. No doubt about it.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: ranton-inc on July 21, 2016, 12:26:24 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on July 21, 2016, 07:47:13 AM
Dad got the same story with his then new TDI Passat, his average on a tank went from over 1000ks to under 800 yet he was told nothing was wrong.
When push came to shove someone from EMD went to Conti's to diagnose and the airflow meter was found to be faulty.
Once replaced it was back to 1000ks per tank, your truck has something wrong with it. No doubt about it.

Most of the time those f*#kers check for faults.. they plug their VAS505(somefunkingarbitrynumber) tool in and just push Auto scan.

they don't actually bother to check the measuring block of the MAF to see what the MAF is actually reading At idle / under throttle (no load) / under throttle (under load i.e. motorway driving)

MAFs only ever seem to lodge errors if they have been unplugged or have burnt out completely.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 22, 2016, 09:08:15 AM
Heres the report from Conti's. After talking to Vert, I specifically asked them to check the MAF. Looks like they did what you said Anton - just general scan. They had their guy drive it home to Huntly and put about 400k's on it, only to tell me there is nothing wrong with it. Might need to get the VW tech guy from EMD to look at it and do some real testing.

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Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: ranton-inc on July 22, 2016, 10:38:23 AM
damn they are full of it
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on July 27, 2016, 06:43:03 PM
Our trip down country last week which consisted of 80% open road driving at a leisurely 100kph max, and 20% city stop start worked out at 740kms from 68L. So around 9.1L/100km. So you may get down to 8.5 for 100% open road but it would be a struggle.

Interestingly the fuel light came on at 740kms with 12L in the tank and range on the trip computer showing 120kms to go. So pretty accurate which surprised me.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 28, 2016, 06:00:51 AM
Quote from: Trofeo on July 27, 2016, 06:43:03 PM
Our trip down country last week which consisted of 80% open road driving at a leisurely 100kph max, and 20% city stop start worked out at 740kms from 68L. So around 9.1L/100km. So you may get down to 8.5 for 100% open road but it would be a struggle.

Interestingly the fuel light came on at 740kms with 12L in the tank and range on the trip computer showing 120kms to go. So pretty accurate which surprised me.

Thanks for the data Trofeo, we had a loan Amarok and it did almost exactly what your one did with 3 adults, 2 kids the tray full of luggage and 5 mountain bikes on the back. It was doing 9/100 almost everywhere.



Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on August 07, 2016, 07:22:20 PM
The last tank was all around town driving and it worked out at bang on 10L/100km. All light throttle, 1 or 2 up and maybe 100kgs max in the tray. I'm guessing with a heavy foot and a half ton load it may hit 12L/100km. Doubt we'd see 14 without towing something.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Bullseye on August 10, 2016, 08:11:11 AM
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Getting even in the UK . . . . .
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: robh on August 10, 2016, 10:18:02 AM
CBD to East Auckland last night at 18:15 so busy traffic but not peak rush hour:

8.9l/100km
38 mins
34kmh average speed
21km distance

I was very chilled with throttle, just cruising.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: slowmo on August 12, 2016, 09:45:46 AM
Wonder if you are affected by this?

Amarok Fuel Line Recall

As part of its ongoing monitoring of the vehicle fleet, Volkswagen Commercial have identified possible leaks in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment of Volkswagen Amaroks in New Zealand. In order to avoid any accidental damage to the fuel lines, a chafe protector is being fitted at the affected points as part of a global recall programme.

Volkswagen New Zealand will contact the owners of these vehicles as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: 00quattro00 on August 15, 2016, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: Bullseye on August 10, 2016, 08:11:11 AM
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Getting even in the UK . . . . .

Probably a 5cyl tdi, the biggest piece of crap vw has ever designed and thats saying something
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on August 29, 2016, 12:50:51 PM
does anyone know if the odo and the speedo are linked on the amarok? given the speedo reads 10% higher than actual speed (reads 110 at 100km/h), does this mean the odometer reads high too? so a 110,000km amarok has only actually covered 100,000kms?

If so, then the fuel usage is actually 10% worse as you aren't going as far per tank as indicated.

I had read the speedo can be adjusted via VCDS, so i'll be getting this done at some stage. Sick of being told by my 5yr old that i'm speeding!
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on August 31, 2016, 05:17:16 PM
Had quite a bit of activity from the dealer and service department over the last 2 days. They've purchased a new MAF and have sent it up to be fitted along with a bunch of fuel vouchers as a gesture of good faith. They've promised to do what ever it takes including swapping this truck out for another the same or a deal on one of the new V6 TDi's once they arrive. Hopefully the MAF sorts it out though.

Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: spooln on August 31, 2016, 06:56:04 PM
 Assuming its VW nz vs. CCLtd (couldnt care less). Hope thats the fix.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 15, 2016, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: gti vr6 on August 31, 2016, 05:17:16 PM
Had quite a bit of activity from the dealer and service department over the last 2 days. They've purchased a new MAF and have sent it up to be fitted along with a bunch of fuel vouchers as a gesture of good faith. They've promised to do what ever it takes including swapping this truck out for another the same or a deal on one of the new V6 TDi's once they arrive. Hopefully the MAF sorts it out though.

Did the MAF sort it out?
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on September 15, 2016, 06:11:37 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on September 15, 2016, 11:30:47 AM
Did the MAF sort it out?

They've gone off the boil somewhat, last I heard they were sending it to CCS. Will follow up on it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Gordo on November 09, 2016, 03:53:43 PM
Sorted yet?
With a diesel, AFR is down to how much fuel is injected - was wondering if the injector timing and/or rail pressure was out as that would have a similar affect as retarded ignition timing and/or poor combustion - a loss of efficiency and thus poor fuel consumption and power?
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on November 10, 2016, 08:52:44 PM
The dealer is keen to do what ever it takes to sort it out. They've installed a new MAF and sent me a bunch of fuel vouchers.
New MAF made no difference, still guzzling the diesel. Latest tank only got just over 500k's which is pretty poor.
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on January 30, 2017, 08:14:52 AM
Took the Amarok to kerikeri and back last week. Unladen, driver only (except for some trips kerikeri to opua and back), and managed to get 8.2L/100km for the 600kms I covered.

I've had the engine remapped by glidn and the results have been great. More torque, and as a result the gearbox holds the higher gears longer. Way more punch, and makes the vehicle feel a lot lighter. I suspected fuel economy had worsened as I was seeing 10.4 - 11.0 but after last week I'd have to blame my right foot   ;D


Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 09, 2017, 07:12:06 AM
Have still been logging the fuel usage. It seems to have improved (very) slightly with the new MAF, but still a long way from the economy other Amarok owners are seeing. I'm getting around 580 - 620 k's per tank. Speaking to other owners with similar vehicles, they are getting 800 - 900 k's per tank  >:(

Had a late model 4m HL for a courtesy car while mine was getting a service. This was a 2017 model. Didn't have it for long, but I was driving it hard in sport mode and couldn't get the average fuel usage above 7.2/100. My truck runs between 12 - 14/100, so there is a noticeable difference there that is quite obvious. Spoke to Vert1 and one of his customers has the same truck as mine and gets 850k's per tank around town and close to 1000 k's on a long trip. He tows a 2t trailer and said it doesn't seem to affect the usage much. Think I will go back to VW / EMD and present the data I've been logging. The comments about bigger wheels and roof racks causing this seems a bit off to me. 
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: Trofeo on July 22, 2017, 04:28:57 PM
I've been reading a bit about the various tyre upgrades recently, and I'm tending towards the nitto terra grapplers. However one reviewer claimed his economy went from 21-22mpg down to 17-18 mpg as soon as he changed to them from the factory tyres on a land cruiser. Yikes!
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: gti vr6 on July 26, 2017, 06:48:46 AM
Quote from: Trofeo on July 22, 2017, 04:28:57 PM
I've been reading a bit about the various tyre upgrades recently, and I'm tending towards the nitto terra grapplers. However one reviewer claimed his economy went from 21-22mpg down to 17-18 mpg as soon as he changed to them from the factory tyres on a land cruiser. Yikes!

Yes, I've seen similar issues with All Terrain tires. Quite a jump!
Title: Re: Amarok - Fuel Consumption_4m Highline - How Many K's Per Tank??
Post by: robh on July 26, 2017, 09:34:39 AM
Just did a couple of trips to Hamilton at the weekend and on the way back on Sunday night at sub 100kph cruise got around 7.5l/100, which is totally different to my round town consumption.  8th gear sub 100kph engine doing sub 2,000rpm so just loping along.