1. About a quart of fuel, or maybe about 8 tanks.
2. 6-10 minutes depending on tune
3. A lot
4. Depending on tune, glow plugs can last anywhere from one tank to several gallons. I've heard of someone's OS A3 plug lasting 8 gallons. On average though, a plug might see 1-2 gallons.
5. As long as you have the right stuff, maintanance shouldn't cost you a thing. That is unless of course you plan on letting the LHS do all the dirty work.
And by the way, this is the forum you should be at.
http://globalservices.globalhobby.co...wforum.php?f=9