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gas mileage - 6/5/2007 4:03:49 PM   
IloveMySilverado

 

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I recently bought a 2002 Silverado 2500, I am getting about 11.5mpg, my question to guys with a 2500 is: Is this normal mileage? I am not expecting 20mpg or anything crazy but just looking for some input.
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RE: gas mileage - 6/7/2007 9:49:57 PM   
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I have had an 02 1500HD 6.0 (3.73 gears) for just over a year now and have gotten about 11.5 the whole time. I'd say you aren't bad off.

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RE: gas mileage - 6/11/2007 8:39:41 AM   
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I have a '00 2500 with a 6.0 and a 6" lift with 35" tires and get ~10MPG.  I can get 12MPG if it's straight highway miles.

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RE: gas mileage - 6/11/2007 12:25:00 PM   
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You got any pics of your truck? I really want 33s or 35s.

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RE: gas mileage - 6/11/2007 1:06:13 PM   
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I'll have to see if I have any on my home computer tonight.  I had A/T BFG's on the truck, but just bought the new Toyo Open Country M/T's and they look awesome.  I have heard nothing but good things about this tire.

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RE: gas mileage - 5/22/2008 12:21:08 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Jinxd8800

I have a '00 2500 with a 6.0 and a 6" lift with 35" tires and get ~10MPG.  I can get 12MPG if it's straight highway miles.


hmm...theres gotta be a way to boost mpg.....

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RE: gas mileage - 5/22/2008 1:40:56 PM   
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Post your pics as soon as you can too, My start was with a K&N intake and tuner. Got them at AutoAnything and at Truck Addons

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RE: gas mileage - 5/22/2008 3:25:14 PM   
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Has anybody had success improving their MPG with things like the Hypertech Econ or even a Tonneau Cover?  This $4.50/gallon is killing me!

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RE: gas mileage - 5/22/2008 6:48:41 PM   
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MPG Improvement
 
Run tire pressure 3-4 psi over std.
 
Change all drive line systems to synthetic oils
 
Add K&N air filter or one similar for better air flow
 
Give it a complete tune up using all AC Delco parts
 
Add 1 can of seafoam fuel cleaner to tank on the next two fillups.
 
Drive it like your sainted grandmother would drive it, slow starts, no run and gun.
 
For every 5 mph over 55 mph you start losing about 1 mpg.
 
It takes fuel to move heavy iron, it takes even more fuel to move heavy iron fast.
 
Good luck and stay safe,
 
I am seeing more seat time on my motorcycle.

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RE: gas mileage - 5/22/2008 10:03:36 PM   
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16 MPG hwy for me.
12 town

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