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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 11
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G'day all ,
I have recently bought a series 111 XR6 ute and I've noticed that it uses a lot of fuel and it takes a long time to warm up . I have changed the thermostat twice and it's still doing it . When the ute does warm up it sits just under the N on NORMAL but usualy sits on the second white stroke just above cold on the highway @ 110 (too cold) ? I had this same problem with my BA so I replaced the thermostat and the problem was fixed , but that doesn't seem to be the case with my ute . What else should I try/replace next ? Cheers . |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 11
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I've also replaced the radiator and done a full coilant flush two weeks ago !!!
I've found that there is no power/econ button next to the gear shifter or ECON light on the dash/instrument cluster ? My mate's AU has it , but not mine ? Appart from fuel economy and crap heater I can't fault it on anything else (I love it !!!) |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
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G'day Johny B, welcome to forums, what temperature thermostat did you put in? a while ago when I did a cooling system service on mine I swapped the slightly cooler summer one I had in it at 170/180 degrees and put the hottest one I could get to make the heater toasty for winter :**.................a 195 degree one in it, warms up fairly quick and gets stinking hot,
do you think they might have given you a cooler rated thermostat by mistake? your highway temp if the gauge is correct sounds too cold too me,(unless your in snow country) I am assuming the xr6 ute has the same gauge as the sedan, I have a series 2 xr6 sedan, even when I change from cool to hotter thermostat it never shows that much of a difference on the gauge, mines usually in the N range even on the highway, i'm not sure how familiar you are with thermostats, but usually they have the temperature stamped on it somewhere. maybe the thermostat is a dud? given it is very easy to pull out I would be checking it out first, the only other thing I can think of is the fans may be staying on ?let us know how you go. Edit: I cant speak for other au owners but pretty happy with my heater. Last edited by mik; 08-07-2013 at 12:42 AM. Reason: add |
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5.6L x 2 pilot
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Location: Canbra
Posts: 14,991
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Hi Johnybravo. XRs do not have Power/Economy modes for the trans. They run what is called adaptive shift, which the ecu will select from 1 of 5 tables for shift variables based on driver input. You can force max Performance or max Economy though by following the below procedure:
1. Stop the vehicle, apply handbrake and turn off ignition. 2. Apply the brake pedal and move the gear selector to: 1 for max performance, 2 for max economy or 3 for Adaptive. 3. Turn the key to ON and wait for the airbag light to go out 4. Move gear selector to R (Reverse) 5. Move gear selector to P (Park) and start the vehicle. Hope that helps. I am guessing your XR is also a VCT engine. These are also known to be a little more thirsty. Cheers Stu
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