The fuel consumption data below, is provided to help four-wheel drivers plan their trek along the Canning Stock Route. While general estimates for an unladen 4WD typically range between 18 and 25L/100 km, we based our fuel calculations on a conservative average of 20L/100 km. This baseline was used for our longest remote stretch: the 1,050 km section between Kunawarritji (Well 33) and Wiluna. Ultimately, through responsible and mindful 4WD driving, we managed to achieve a highly efficient overall consumption of 17.3L/100 km.
Route – Travelling South from Halls Creek to Wiluna via Well 5 through Granite Peak Station. Total distance covered 1888km.
Duration - 15 days with camp stay days at Stretched Logoon (+1) and Durba (+2)
Weather Conditions – Dry and mid to high 30's ºC most days.
Fuel Consumption – Diesel 328L (17.3L/100km or 5.76km/L) See the table below for further details.
Track Condition – Sand dunes with deep divots (mostly firm with softer crests), extreme corrugations, sharp stony outcrops, rocky shelf sections, and hidden washouts. Large sections of the track narrow to tight and heavily overgrown stunted Mulga, and scrub.
Vehicle - Toyota LC70 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine (1VD-FTV) Manual Single Cab with Kappa Kanopy. The vehicle performance has NOT been remapped from the factory.
Mass – Averaged 3850 kg. Fully loaded with food, water, fuel and Jerry cans, just on 4000kg.
Fuel - From Halls Creek 130L Main Tank + 4 Jerry Cans 80L for a total of 210L
Water - 160L In tanks. (Used ~120L)
Tyre Pressures - 50% of normal road pressure provided traction over all dunes with no wheel spin.
Transmission - Over dunes, 2nd and 3rd gear in high 4WD mode with the odd low-range dune crossing. Otherwise 4th gear.
Recover Gear Used - None.
Paint Protection - Bushwrapz on vehicle and NarrowTrax on Canopy
Damage and Tyre Punctures – Minor damage from reversing into a tree and no tyre punctures.
Do not attempt the CSR without a high-clearance 4WD equipped with low-range capabilities, high-quality tyres, and heavy-duty suspension in peak mechanical condition.
Keep your vehicle weight to an absolute minimum and drop tyre pressures to at least 50% of your normal road settings. Carry supplies to sustain your crew for a minimum of three weeks.
The track is littered with the increasing remains of ill-prepared vehicles and trailers—a sobering reminder to plan and be prepaired.