Neil,
Since we've got identical trucks aside from the rear axle (I have 3.55, you
have 3.92), my figures:
1999: (Jun 2-end of year)
7854 miles
537.2 gallons
14.62 MPG
2000:
16730 miles
1113.84 gallons
15.02 MPG
2001:
15637 miles
1085.9 gallons
14.40 MPG
I have an Excel spreadsheet at work with all of this plotted on graphs too (the
Palm app I track with feeds it the raw data).
My mileage has been in the crapper since the end of summer. Pulled 12 MPG on my
last tank, then found my front tires were about 5 pounds low. 2000 was marked
by numerous long-distance trips (DML BBQ, 2000 miles total for 2 weddings,
vacation in DC, couple trips to Plattsburgh) which certainly pulled the mileage
figures up from 1999's. Maybe my 2001 mileage is more "normal" than 1999's
since I had a full winter's worth of driving in 2001, vs. half a winter in 1999.
Here's hoping the Flowmaster gives me some mileage when I get around to putting
it on.
"Neil W. Bellenger" wrote:
> The 2001 fuel and mileage numbers are in.
> Total miles driven: 9,200
> Total fuel consumption: 675.2 gallons
> Average mpg for the year: 13.6
>
> This is a significant change from the previous two years.
>
> 1999 Totals include November 23 - December 31, 1998
> Total miles: 14,302
> Total fuel consumption: 1032.5 gallons
> Average mpg: 13.9
>
> 2000 Total miles: 15,419
> Total fuel consumption: 976.7 gallons
> Average mpg: 15.8
>
> Why you ask? I retired a year ago, fewer miles, shorter trips.
> In 1999, there were six trips to Albany which includes 400 miles on the
> Thruway each time at roughly 70-75 mph.
> In 2000, there were ten trips to Albany and one to North Carolina. The best
> mileage I've every recorded on this truck was 17.0 mpg on the return from
> Cape Hatteras. Running at 70-75 mph from fill-up to fill-up.
> Last year, three trips to Buffalo and one to Forestville. Everything else
> was a short trip of 15 miles or less. The DML BBQ trip doesn't really count.
> Running down the creek bed in 4-low offset any gains in mpg on the Thruway.
> ;-D)
> The engine - drivetrain combination are in the profile:
> http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/UbD0QjNfD2d5c/profile.htm
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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