RE: Was MPG--Now: What octane?

From: Bob H. (dakotacab@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Jan 07 2001 - 13:27:25 EST


Just wondering what octane gas the 5.9 and 4.7
require.
Thanks,
Bob H.

--- John Bell <dak@mama.indstate.edu> wrote:
>
> ""Bob H."" <dakotacab@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
news:20010105042309.7793.qmail@web11805.mail.yahoo.com...
> > Ok, here are a few more questions.
> >
> > Gas Mileage:
> > 5.9 w/ 3.92 =
> > 5.9 w/ 3.55 =
> > 4.7 w/ 3.92 =
> > 4.7 w/ 3.55 =
> > Please specify automatic or manual on 4.7
> >
>
> Heyya Bob,
>
> I have a '00 QC 4x4 with the 5.9, 46RE auto and a
> 3.92 rear axle - 7300
> miles.
> I am getting around 12-13 mpg on 89 octane gas with
> mixed city/hwy driving.
> My high is 16 mpg on a trip to Houston, low is 10
> mpg chugging around in
> stop
> and go when I got her new... the engine's looser
> now, which makes a
> difference
> (right around 4000 miles).
>
> Hope this helps,
> --
> JB
>
>

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