2014+ Gas Mileage (MPG) Topic

[KMGZ400]

I just installed the Volant Cold Air system in my completely stock truck. Before the best milage I could get was 14.5 to 15.5. I've had it on for 400+ miles and now get 20 to 22!!!!!!!! My driving consists of a good mix of highway and city with temps being pretty cold here in Buffalo now. I'd say it will pay for itself in no time.

 

5+ MPG from just an intake? I wish it was that easy

[saleen347]

Then tell me what else I did to my truck?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Dang it man are you yanking our chain here? Lets have some details. What truck (CC etc) What engine size What gears What tire size.. HOW MUCH? how hard is it to install? Do you work for Volant or have an interest in that company?Short answer to your first question, is yes.

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[KARNUT]

Then tell me what else I did to my truck? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

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Could be broke in more, you could be running it easy since you can hear it. Which is different from most people. In cruise mode your engine only going to ask for certain amount of air. It would be counter productive for any auto co. to restrict that much air, then spend millions to make them drop to V4. Also you can bring it in, but you still have to spit it out, headers, big exhaust. No Im not calling you a fibber but it was not just that, if it was I be buying a bunch of stock in that co.

[Full Lock]

This was my 500 miles drive home from the dealer. Very impressed

Edited March 21, 2014 by Full Lock

[Sooperdave]

This was my 500 miles drive home from the dealer. Very impressed

 

Nice! What kind of speeds?

[strike1st]

Nice! What kind of speeds?

Nice...the only way I'd get that mileage is down hill with an 80 mph tail wind and my tires inflated to 50 psi.

[Full Lock]

Nice! What kind of speeds?

Between 75 & 85 most of the time on I70. I couldn't believe it coming from a 03 sierra on 33s getting 13-14 at those speeds

[Dnt]

This was my 500 miles drive home from the dealer. Very impressed

Wow and a 6.2 engine. Now this fella knows how to feather a gas pedal "hypermilling" You have to pay attention to what you are doing to get the really good mileage. I really think that most (maybe not all trucks some may actually have mechanical issues) are perfectly capable of achieving good mileage with the right operator.................. Just give it a serious try, set your DIC to the 25 mile range and start watching how your driving affects your mileage. You will probably discover that your driving habits are MUCH worse than you thought!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Full Lock]

Wow and a 6.2 engine. Now this fella knows how to feather a gas pedal "hypermilling" You have to pay attention to what you are doing to get the really good mileage. I really think that most (maybe not all trucks some may actually have mechanical issues) are perfectly capable of achieving good mileage with the right operator.................. Just give it a serious try, set your DIC to the 25 mile range and start watching how your driving affects your mileage. You will probably discover that your driving habits are MUCH worse than you thought!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was on cruise for about 75%-80% of the time... the other 20%-25% I was glued to the MPG haha

Funny thing is the last 50 & 25miles of my trip was all side roads and back roads

Edited March 22, 2014 by Full Lock

[jaslo]

Dang it man are you yanking our chain here? Lets have some details. What truck (CC etc) What engine size What gears What tire size.. HOW MUCH? how hard is it to install? Do you work for Volant or have an interest in that company?

 

Can you share this article? I would be interested in seeing this.

[Ton J]

Volant Air Filter Box: Our Cross-Link polyethylene box is engineered to each specific application for low restriction and an increase in air volume. It insulates and protects the filter from engine heat, moisture, dust and debris to provide colder air to the engine for an increase in horsepower.Volant Air Duct: Factory air inlet ducts use sound baffles and awkward bends which restrict flow. Our Cross-Link polyethylene air ducts are sculptured to give the engine less restrictive breathing. Incorporating larger diameters and unique bends, that can't be duplicated with metal ducts, allow for maximum airflow velocity and throttle response.NEW Volant Filters with PowerCore® Filtration Technology: This air filter is the most revolutionary on the market. Manufactured by Donaldson® to Volant's applications, this filter uses advanced technology for improved efficiency. This material is a high-quality synthetic, that won't deteriorate as easily as traditional paper element and cotton/gauze filter media, while also providing vastly improved filtration up to 99.97%. In addition, it's water resistant and never needs oiling. PowerCore Filtration Technology works by directing air into the front of the filter, where it is channeled into its fluted design. The channels are alternately sealed, allowing air to enter through an open flute and forcing it to exit out an adjacent flute. This allows the air to be filtered in one pass through the filter media with less restriction, allowing clean air to enter your engine for increased airflow and higher filtration efficiency. This technology allows the filter to include a 4 year or 100,000 miles warranty when used in urban conditions.Volant offers Polished Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Look lids. (Some of our older applications and low production intake kits have the carbon fiber look lid.)High Performance Silicon Connectors: Our silicone hose connectors provide flexibility while maintaining strength and thermal stability. They won't crack or deform over time like rubber connectors.Stainless Steel Clamps: We only use marine-grade, stainless steel clamps that provide optimal performance to provide a solid seal that

Edited March 24, 2014 by Ton J

[Mike1220]

I was thinking the same thing so i left my trip on for a while just to see. Pic attached

 

 

 

I brought the truck to GMC and they wouldn't look at it. They said bring it back after you get 5000 miles on it..

 

So I have to get 15mpg for a half a year before they look at it????

 

I also complained about my heater. My Dodge got hot heat in 2 minutes. This GMC takes more than 7 miles to get heat that is warm. I drive 7 miles in the morning, that's how I know. They told me to let it warm up in the morning then,, The remote allows 2 ten minute cycles.. So I said in this day and age you need to let a truck warm up for 20 minutes to get heat. How come my dodge got heat in 2 minutes. Is that another GMC design flaw? He said.. They are different trucks. LOL.. no shit one has modern engineering and a GMC threw the engineers out the window.

 

 

Well id get the heater checked on yours becuase mine warms up very quickly. I don't usually remote start mine as I am trying to see just how high I can get my MPGs so I don't run it unless I'm in the truck driving or getting ready to drive. Mine is shooting out hot air by the time I get down the street from my home (so after about a 1/2 mile. And I don't creep down the street, I go about 25-30mph

 

 

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[jimrss]

I understand that low temps cause a loss in gas mileage. The computer in the car is adjusting fuel air mixture for the lower temps and denser air going into the system so it adds GAS to even it back out. The thing thats hard to believe is the amounts of fuel I'm hearing on this site is it is a lot more than even I could dream of being possible. I guess that G.M. really did tune these for optimum fuel mileage.

[Btreyu09]

I can get about 21-22 at 78 or so. It doesn't stay there for long because on my way to work I cross like 11 bridges in 30 miles. Sucks.

[Dnt]

I can get about 21-22 at 78 or so. It doesn't stay there for long because on my way to work I cross like 11 bridges in 30 miles. Sucks.

Yes if you really WORK at it you are going to get some good mileage I think I may be getting bored with mpg fight though. If you just ignore mpg and drive like you want to I think that might be your REAL WORLD mileage for you and your truck be it 18 or 12. Looks like I am at 15 REAL WORLD believe me I CAN get much better if I try but life is to short to fool with it Yawn I am worn out from previous mpg efforts going to take a nap now........................................