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Old 11-28-2006, 08:22 PM
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hmmm..wifey has an 01 tahoe. it gets about an average of 18. could be your driving style. do you dd alot of jackrabbit starts. when i haul *** like that in my truck it drinks like hell.
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:31 PM
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i don't but the wife tends to. but my highway mileage should be better i think. its hard to screw up highway mileage. i think i just need the turbo on.
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.8T
i don't but the wife tends to. but my highway mileage should be better i think. its hard to screw up highway mileage. i think i just need the turbo on.
Thats what I would do,
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:59 PM
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I say a good part of it is the AWD and its added drag on the drivetrain.
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Old 11-28-2006, 09:07 PM
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that too. but don't the hummers get like 13 highway i should get better than them. i wonder if 4.10's would help any.
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:13 PM
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I get 11mpg if I'm nice to her, 8mpg if I'm not

Thats why I told the wife I'm getting a ZO6 for a daily driver
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Old 11-29-2006, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SlowHoe
I get 11mpg if I'm nice to her, 8mpg if I'm not
Same here in the city. I normally stay in the 8-9 range.

On the highway, if I try, I can see up to 20mpg cruising at 70mph.

edit... 3.73's and 28" tire
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Old 11-29-2006, 12:57 AM
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shoot i get about 10 around the city and do pretty well with about 16-17 on the highway doing 70mph... i also have 33's with 3.42's so my gearing is KILLING me
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check those tire pressures!
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Old 11-29-2006, 11:35 AM
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islowhoe and 91 bowtie you two make me feel better lol. i still think i need to change the plugs. anybody know when a good time is to change wire though?
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