Diesel daze

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I AM disappointed with the fuel consumption I am getting from my 2007 Nissan Navara D40 turbo diesel auto. The ADR81/01 specs claim 9.5 litres for 100km. But after 7000km I am consistently using 14.5 litres for 100km regardless of how I drive it. I have a canopy roof-rack fitted and carry about 250kg of tools and equipment. My dealer says it will be run in after 8000-10,000km and the economy will improve, but I don't buy that. Other turbo diesels I've had rarely change from day one. Can you suggest any reasons or solutions?

Answered by CarsGuide

12 July 2007

CarsGuide team

IT CERTAINLY sounds as though you have a problem. I got better consumption than that out of the V6 petrol (12 litres for 100km) the last time I drove a D40. Like you, I doubt the economy will improve as the dealer claims. Go back to him and have it thoroughly checked -- the filters, fuel pressure etc.

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