Re: v-8 mileage

From: DAVID D. THEDE (tnadoman@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Tue Nov 25 1997 - 22:14:19 EST


I have been getting 15 to 16 mpg from my '97 CC 4x4. Its seems to be a
tad lower since installing the Gibson split cat-back. Anyway, as others
will mention, the mileage gets better as the engine breaks in.

Dave Thede
'97 Dakota Sport+ CC V8/5-spd 4x4
K&N FIPK clone
Gibson split cat-back
http://xoom.com/tnadoman
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You wrote:
>
>anyone know if the standard mileage on a v-8 is so much worse than
>the four v-6's i have owned? got 17mpg city and 18-20mpg highway from
>my v-6's. getting 12-13mpg city and 13-14 highway with 1998 v-8,
should
>i get my wallet out? thanks, chris nolan



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