Fuel Mileage - Possible Improvements?
#21
11-13-2012, 02:43 PM
sorry to trudge up this post, but what were you inferring here, I am curious.
#22
11-13-2012, 02:50 PM
#23
11-13-2012, 02:51 PM
#24
11-13-2012, 02:55 PM
Mudding
Assuming, of course, a knowledgeable PO didn't perform this upgrade already.
#25
11-13-2012, 04:07 PM
The stock front driveshaft on early D2s did not have zirk fittings on the U-joints. With no way to grease them, these U-joints will eventually fail. Possibly even break loose at speed and hit the transmission case. Very bad. Best option is to rebuild the shaft with new U-joints before this happens.
Assuming, of course, a knowledgeable PO didn't perform this upgrade already.
Assuming, of course, a knowledgeable PO didn't perform this upgrade already.
This is on all D II not just the early models... and they did have a grease fitting on the slip and on the single universal joint on the front diff side... its the transfer case side the cv end that did not have fittings. Almost all cases breaks on acceleration when there are alot of rpms. The drive shaft stays connected to the front diff and dislodges from the t-case and swings from side to side and up and down whacking everything in its path. The rebuild is a major pain and alot of times the "ears" on the flange are weakened from the heating and cooling process and break during the rebuild it can be done but does require the correct tools.
#26
11-13-2012, 05:30 PM
Mudding
#27
11-13-2012, 07:31 PM
The first step to owning a Land Rover is accepting the fact that these vehicles have poor fuel economy. If your looking for a fuel efficient vehicle then you may wish to re-consider owning a Land Rover. But here are afew suggestions:
1.) Dont speed! Stick to 65 MPH highway and dont use Sport Mode unless your going up a steep incline.
2.) Change fluids and filters regularly and maintain emissions systems to spec.
3.) Use premium fuel and treat your fuel injectors with fuel injector cleaner once a month.
4.) Keep your tires properly inflated, dont over inflate or let them get below the recommended PSI. Routine tire rotations. Change tires when needed.
5.) Dont idle your engine unless you really need to.
6.) Conserve your fuel, make less trips to the store. Plan your trips to maximize fuel economy. Order take out and have it delivered instead of driving to the restaurant. Watch netflix instead of driving to the movies. Do shopping once every 3 weeks instead of every week.
7.) Carpool with friends or take a public train or bus.
8.) Be gentle on the gas pedal, dont slam on the gas or quickly accelerate as that burns more fuel.
9.) Dont go off-roading as it burns more fuel.
Or just divorce your wife and use the extra $$$$$$$ to cover gas expenses! Life's cheaper when your single hehe
1.) Dont speed! Stick to 65 MPH highway and dont use Sport Mode unless your going up a steep incline.
2.) Change fluids and filters regularly and maintain emissions systems to spec.
3.) Use premium fuel and treat your fuel injectors with fuel injector cleaner once a month.
4.) Keep your tires properly inflated, dont over inflate or let them get below the recommended PSI. Routine tire rotations. Change tires when needed.
5.) Dont idle your engine unless you really need to.
6.) Conserve your fuel, make less trips to the store. Plan your trips to maximize fuel economy. Order take out and have it delivered instead of driving to the restaurant. Watch netflix instead of driving to the movies. Do shopping once every 3 weeks instead of every week.
7.) Carpool with friends or take a public train or bus.
8.) Be gentle on the gas pedal, dont slam on the gas or quickly accelerate as that burns more fuel.
9.) Dont go off-roading as it burns more fuel.
Or just divorce your wife and use the extra $$$$$$$ to cover gas expenses! Life's cheaper when your single hehe
#28
11-13-2012, 07:46 PM
Mudding
#29
11-13-2012, 10:04 PM
Super Moderator
#30
11-14-2012, 09:07 AM
This is on all D II not just the early models... and they did have a grease fitting on the slip and on the single universal joint on the front diff side... its the transfer case side the cv end that did not have fittings. Almost all cases breaks on acceleration when there are alot of rpms. The drive shaft stays connected to the front diff and dislodges from the t-case and swings from side to side and up and down whacking everything in its path. The rebuild is a major pain and alot of times the "ears" on the flange are weakened from the heating and cooling process and break during the rebuild it can be done but does require the correct tools.
Stay under 70?
Please advise. Thank you