Gas Mileage

[T Loz]

Just to let everyone know. I just completed a trip to Toronto and back....Approx 1000 miles each way......Avg. mpg....24.....That was driving in cruise at 100 kilometers per hour...The conversion from k's to mpg converted to the 24 mpg...

[androgelrx]

Just to let everyone know. I just completed a trip to Toronto and back....Approx 1000 miles each way......Avg. mpg....24.....That was driving in cruise at 100 kilometers per hour...The conversion from k's to mpg converted to the 24 mpg...

 

I'm avg 12.3 mpg in the city.

[Stevens03]

Thats dang good mileage, I'd be happy with that. I get 18mpg with my Vmax.. I'm still happy with that.

[brantmacga]

I average 19.5mpg with a mix of city/highway driving.

 

I get 24mpg on the highway.

 

 

Mine is an '05 sierra z71 w/ 5.3

 

 

I typically keep it @ 1500rpm or less. 1500rpm is 62mph in my truck.

 

I also pull off softly from traffic lights/stop signs.

[Stevens03]

Good driving habits pay off!

[Crazy Canuck]

Terry,

 

Did you get the conversion just ny switching the EVIC or did you calculate it? If so, did you use US, or Imperial gallons. Myself, I have never come close to 24 MPG, but also never really drive only 100 either - this may be why.

[SparkySparks]

Just to let everyone know. I just completed a trip to Toronto and back....Approx 1000 miles each way......Avg. mpg....24.....That was driving in cruise at 100 kilometers per hour...The conversion from k's to mpg converted to the 24 mpg...

 

 

Is that Imperial gallons (4.5L) or US gallons (3.8L)?

 

EDIT: Looks like I should have refreshed the page before posting, silly work side tracking me.

[T Loz]

Terry,

 

Did you get the conversion just ny switching the EVIC or did you calculate it? If so, did you use US, or Imperial gallons. Myself, I have never come close to 24 MPG, but also never really drive only 100 either - this may be why.

 

I converted to Imperial gallons.....4.54 litres equals 1 imperial gallon..

[SparkySparks]

Terry,

 

Did you get the conversion just ny switching the EVIC or did you calculate it? If so, did you use US, or Imperial gallons. Myself, I have never come close to 24 MPG, but also never really drive only 100 either - this may be why.

 

I converted to Imperial gallons.....4.54 litres equals 1 imperial gallon..

 

 

 

So still not that bad, about 20mpg with cruise set at about 60mph.

[tdm156]

I have been doing mainly in town driving with mine and found that if I am in traffic under 45mph that I push the tow button and end up getting better mileage. Right now sitting at 17.3 in town which I am happy with....5.3l with 20" wheels

[GPGuy]

Not bad at all! My last trip camping a couple of weeks ago on back roads averaging about 50-55mph I got about 23.5mpg. I was quite happy and that was the back loaded with camping gear.

[WilliamsVMAX]

That's good fuel economy. I get about 13mpg city to 15mpg highway but I don't drive sensible and I have my DOD disabled. Towing my trailer I get an incredible 8mpg. I heard though the new 6.0/6.2L with 6 speed get pretty good fuel economy. My old 5.3L used to get good mileage as well.

[GPGuy]

That's good fuel economy. I get about 13mpg city to 15mpg highway but I don't drive sensible and I have my DOD disabled. Towing my trailer I get an incredible 8mpg. I heard though the new 6.0/6.2L with 6 speed get pretty good fuel economy. My old 5.3L used to get good mileage as well.

 

Oh I know...it does totally depend on how you drive....if I push the truck I will lose the mpg for sure...

 

P.S. Love the tow bar on your truck.