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Will pull a 7000lb GVW travel trailer with above stuff in the bed in a couple of weeks to TX and back.
Will report on performance when I get back
Should be no problems pulling up to around 10,000 lbs like Chevy recommends..... I just don't see the need for a 496 ci motor as a daily driver.
2800 miles on truck now.
I have the 2001 Dodge Ram V10 Quad Cab, 5 spd. with 355 gears. I bought it in Nov. and it now has a little over 4000 miles on it. I consistantly average 12 mpg, give or take .2-.3 mpg. I live in Jacksonville, FL., which is flat, so that helps. Hope this helps.
Bill
1st tank, 15.5
2nd 16.4
3rd, 17.2
Truck had about 1200 miles, no topper or cover yet, undecided on which to buy. Very happy with purchace.
Vintner
Many people are getting much better. Reason being i dont baby the truck i drive fast.
Alot of people are gettting 12mpg with the 8.1 im sure if i drove an 8.1 i would get less than 10mpg.
So this is a major reason your getting conflicting mpg info. Drivers habits and driving styles
Appreciate the response,I am aware how you drive affects mileage per gallon. I should have asked for best mileage,assuming the truck is empty and one isnt mashing on it(I drive em like I stole em sometimes too). I have'nt spoken to anyone who owns the duramax,was hoping someone out there might have one. A friend of mine has a 99 1/2
powerstroke in a f-250 and says he gets 18 mpg in town.
Anyway appreciate the info.
Interestingly, having the overhead trip computer constantly display mpg is affecting my driving habits. On the highway I will hunt for the speed that is most economical (for kicks, mostly) and when I accelerate and the display reads 3 or 4 mpg I ease up a little. I never cared before. Weird...
I don't use a tonneau cover or any type of modifications. I drive fast on the freeway. But I do not race from stop light to stop light as fast as I can either.
I used to won a F150 x-cab 4.6L 4x4. That truck got 16 in all city driving applications. It would get about 15 on the highway.
The 4x4 Chevy Silverado x-cab with Vortec V6 would get 17 all around.
I enjoyed my full size trucks but mileage always sucked.
Don
controlled building in MD. or VA. on a dyno and
runs them thru a SIMULATED drive so to speak.
Thats why the higher MPG...They are not
actually tested on open roads..Crazy HUH ????
Geo
Swoosh Man
Harry
Swoosh Man
Harry
I bought a Mazda B3000 DS and I am pegging the EPA mileage ratings would be exceeding them if I obeyed the speed limits etc... I imagine a B3000 without the additional drag of my vehicle would easily meet the EPA ratings, yet there is only one fuel economy rating for all models of the B3000.
Swoosh
1994 K1500 Z71 extended cab short box with 5.7 liter 350 engine, LT265/75R16 michelins, 155,000 Kms.
Swoosh
zig
14 city/18 hwy
Empty I get about 15 in town and 20+ on the highway. Mileage is down to around 12-14 with heavy 4wd usage.
All mileage is US Gallons. Your results may vary. Professional driver on a closed course. Do not try this at home.
Mike L
-- Don
Tank 1 15.5 mpUSg (18.7 mpIMPg)
Tank 2 17.0 mpUSg (20.5 mpIMPg)
Hopefully the gas mileage will improve as the truck gets more broken in. Truck now has 750 miles on it (1200 KM).
1 US gallon = 3.78 litres.
1 Imperial gallon = 4.54 litres.
Swoosh
-- Don
Might see high 16's low 17's hehe
-- Don
What roads?
-- Don