On Fri, 7 Sep 2001, Jason Banta wrote:
> Your doing better than I. I average 14.5 MPG with my 01 QC 4.7l 4x4.
I actually had a average of 18.1 MPG bone stock (at that time, about 75%
highway driving at 60-65MPH) till I did some mods (Flowmaster SUV 50 2 1/2
inch dual cat-back, JET CHIP II, Z-tube, heavy right foot, etc) and never
saw 18.1 MPG again, I was actually surprised to see 17.1 MPG (using
Mobil 89 octane gas)
> >>> pmacey@ans.net 09/07/01 11:11AM >>>
> Read some posts about poorer MPG with AWD -vs- Part-Time 4WD
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> Got me wondering about DC's 'truth in advertising' re: MPG
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> I have a 2001 QC with AWD/Auto/3.92/T&H/Limited Slip
> -I listed some of the options I have that I think would affect MPG
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> Right there on the sticker, it lists: 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway.
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> Is this a generic MPG 'estimate' from DC as under the gas pump symbol, it
> only lists the truck as 4WD, 4.7, MFI, and 4-speed auto with Lockup Torque
> Converter.
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> Does this mean it doesn't take into consideration the optional AWD, 3.92
> rear, Bigger Tires, and Limited Slip, not to mention it's a Quad Cab and
> heavier?
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> FWIW, after 4 months and 2600 miles (putting the miles on slow but
> furious), I average around 17.1 MPG (some mods, good combo of city/highway
> driving)...better than the average of the sticker's MPG which would be
> 15.5 MPG
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> BTW, I've read the disclaimer on the sticker, no mention that actual
> milage will vary with options...when shopping vehicles, it's those BIG MPG
> numbers that stick out and what I look at and compare.
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