gas mileage 5.3 to 6.0
02-18-2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLNALI
I think I have a header gasket leak
does a leak in a header gasket hurt the mpg??? i have a gasket leaki n one of mine but I havent payed attention if it is hurting on mpg???
02-18-2005, 12:57 PM
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Guess when my truck was tuned?
You can tell what is city and what is highway too.
Gallons Cumulative Miles MPG
15.65 679 233.9 14.9457
15.137 924.700 245.7 16.2318
15.797 1238.7 314 19.8772
20.616 1488 251.6 12.2041
18.767 1792 304.1 16.2040
21.013 2144.1 352.1 16.7563
17.44 2383.1 239 13.7041
20.145 2655 271.9 13.4971
21.797 2970 314.6 14.43317888
7.487 3082 112.1 14.97261921
17.095 3360 278.4 16.28546359
20.67 3716 355.4 17.19400097
You can tell what is city and what is highway too.
Gallons Cumulative Miles MPG
15.65 679 233.9 14.9457
15.137 924.700 245.7 16.2318
15.797 1238.7 314 19.8772
20.616 1488 251.6 12.2041
18.767 1792 304.1 16.2040
21.013 2144.1 352.1 16.7563
17.44 2383.1 239 13.7041
20.145 2655 271.9 13.4971
21.797 2970 314.6 14.43317888
7.487 3082 112.1 14.97261921
17.095 3360 278.4 16.28546359
20.67 3716 355.4 17.19400097
02-20-2005, 09:38 AM
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I just picked up a 2001 2500HD 4x4 and got about 11 (haven't done the exact calculations yet) towing 5,000lbs from one end of PA to the other end of NY at 65 on cruise control. That was in Tow/Haul mode and it had to downshift a few times for some of the hills on 80, 81, and 84.
It is a lot better than the 8mpg (best ever) I was getting with my '87 GMC with the 454TBI/400 combo. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if I made this trip with it. I would have been stopping every hour to fill it!
It is a lot better than the 8mpg (best ever) I was getting with my '87 GMC with the 454TBI/400 combo. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if I made this trip with it. I would have been stopping every hour to fill it!
02-22-2005, 01:29 AM
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my stock 5.3 got around 15 to 16 if it tried hard. when i swapped in the 6.0 with a cam and supercharger and stall, i could get around 14 to 15 if i tried. i have a single cab short bed z71. i averaged around 13 with mixed driving
02-22-2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevmann99
Anybody have a stock n/a 6.0L in a half ton? What kinda milage do you get?
02-23-2005, 08:13 AM
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could someone define torq managment for me?? will it affect towing ect. ??? I would imagine GM put it in there for a reason :dunno:
02-23-2005, 04:29 PM
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This is from a post from tbyrne discussing Wester's tuning and how he reduces TM.
Torque management. Torque management ™ is GM's effort to reduce transmission wear by reducing engine output through timing retard during “abusive” maneuvers. The problem here is that GM believe acceleration from a stop is an “abusive” maneuver, as is punching the throttle during a highway merge. Both of these maneuvers cause an immediate reduction in engine power – the characteristic fraction-of-a-second delay you experience when you try to make your truck . We reduce this approximately 75-80%, which still leaves enough TM to protect from the most abusive maneuvers. We believe it makes for a safer and more responsive truck without introducing unnecessary wear on the drivetrain. The “Remove most all” option on the order form is appropriate for most owners.
Torque management. Torque management ™ is GM's effort to reduce transmission wear by reducing engine output through timing retard during “abusive” maneuvers. The problem here is that GM believe acceleration from a stop is an “abusive” maneuver, as is punching the throttle during a highway merge. Both of these maneuvers cause an immediate reduction in engine power – the characteristic fraction-of-a-second delay you experience when you try to make your truck . We reduce this approximately 75-80%, which still leaves enough TM to protect from the most abusive maneuvers. We believe it makes for a safer and more responsive truck without introducing unnecessary wear on the drivetrain. The “Remove most all” option on the order form is appropriate for most owners.
02-23-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Pewter Pro-Tec
This is from a post from tbyrne discussing Wester's tuning and how he reduces TM.
Torque management. Torque management ™ is GM's effort to reduce transmission wear by reducing engine output through timing retard during “abusive” maneuvers. The problem here is that GM believe acceleration from a stop is an “abusive” maneuver, as is punching the throttle during a highway merge. Both of these maneuvers cause an immediate reduction in engine power – the characteristic fraction-of-a-second delay you experience when you try to make your truck . We reduce this approximately 75-80%, which still leaves enough TM to protect from the most abusive maneuvers. We believe it makes for a safer and more responsive truck without introducing unnecessary wear on the drivetrain. The “Remove most all” option on the order form is appropriate for most owners.
Torque management. Torque management ™ is GM's effort to reduce transmission wear by reducing engine output through timing retard during “abusive” maneuvers. The problem here is that GM believe acceleration from a stop is an “abusive” maneuver, as is punching the throttle during a highway merge. Both of these maneuvers cause an immediate reduction in engine power – the characteristic fraction-of-a-second delay you experience when you try to make your truck . We reduce this approximately 75-80%, which still leaves enough TM to protect from the most abusive maneuvers. We believe it makes for a safer and more responsive truck without introducing unnecessary wear on the drivetrain. The “Remove most all” option on the order form is appropriate for most owners.
very well put !!! thanks,I guess I need a tune
