I have an overhead console but no 'pooter in it. So I divide my miles driven
by gallons used at fill-up. I don't have alot of major hills to climb or
anything, so if you live in a 'hilly' part of the country that could be a
factor, but I wouldn't think it to be that much of a factor. Now I also use
city mileage maybe loosely, I live in Phoenix, but I don't end up in any
traffic like you'ld find in downtown New York. I don't do alot of sitting in
stop and go traffic, but I do hit alot of taffic lights on a regular basis.
I'm not surprised the dealer gave you the shrug, They hear that kindof stuff
often. But I'd keep after them and mention what you've heard on the list here.
Even with a Quad Cab 4x2 I'd think you should at least be doing as good as a
Club Cab 4X4 !!
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Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:53:35 -0700
From: Marty Galyean <mgalyean@acm.org>
Subject: Re: DML: AWEFUL GAS MILEAGE with 4.7!!!!!
15mpg city? wow. Are you going by the 'fill up tank, divide miles travelled by
gallons to top up' method?
That's what I do and I get around 12.5 city. If I really lead-foot it I get
around 10.5 to 11. If I really really really take it easy I get maybe 13.2
The highest I have seen on the highway, at around 60-65 average was 19.5mpg.
If you are going by overhead console then I think you might want to
reality-check
using above method. If you are using above method, then my mpg really sucks.
dang.
FWIW I have about 7k on a 2000 4.7 auto 2wd CC.
I mentioned the poor mileage at the dealer and they shrugged.
If the evidence here indicates I should be getting better then I will
definately
bring it up again.
Marty
Tim J Koth wrote:
> That seems pretty damn bad. My first few tankfulls I was getting upper 15's
> for mostly city driving. I've got a little over 3000 miles now and I'm
getting
> mid 16's for city driving. Mine's a 2000 CC 4X4 5 speed with 3:55's. I'd say
> maybe it's your driving habits but I drive the bejeezus outa mine :-) so it
> can't be that!
>
> Maybe you should have the dealer look at it.
>
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