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Post up your full tank RGM I get 497-500 and these #'s are calculated by our avg mileage ? Not sure read in another forum that the #'s are accurate if at the start of the fill up you maintain the avg mil. It should be fairly accurate. I understand it would differ if your driving habits would change but just trying to understand.

 

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glcbn Enthusiast

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I usually get 400-415 I would like to see the 497-500 what size is your tank?

 

More like, what is your average MPG! It's probably pretty darn good. :thumbs:

never_rested_24-7 Enthusiast

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Going to Dallas a couple weeks ago I was averaging 20.5 mpg that was paper and pen calculations not the electronic screen.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal

1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal

Crf450r420 Enthusiast

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If I didn't have to stop and pee about every 450 miles I might want that bigger tank, but I can't really outlast the one I have now. LOL

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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Wish we could get the long bed and 34 gallon tank on a crew cab...200 miles per tank towing sucks.

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I usually get 400-415 I would like to see the 497-500 what size is your tank?

More like, what is your average MPG! It's probably pretty darn good. :thumbs:

 

Size of tank is 26g and i average about 23.6 and best 26.4mpg and keep in mind I don't go over 67 mph this is hwy mostly no mods completely stock only weight added was my toolbox150lbs 6inch running boards and myself and my girl. I am extremely impressed with gms new 5.3ecotech.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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When I fill up my truck it usually says between 400-425. I have a 26 gallon tank. I think thats the perfect size.

 

My f150 had a 36 gallon tank, and while I had a decent range, It would always require over 100 to fill the tank, and a lot of gas pumps shut down around 90-100. So If I wanted to fill the tank all the way I would have to start a new transaction. Got to be super annoying.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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RGM is just based on the previous fuel economy. It can't predict that you're about to go from city driving to highway or about to hook a 10,000 trailer to it and tow it up the Grapevine. It is at its best when you've been driving down the highway at a consistent fuel burn and are low on fuel. It will tell you pretty closely how much further you can drive before you're a pedestrian.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Like the investment guys say, 'past performance is not always a good indicator of future performance.'

MTB Enthusiast

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458 miles is the norm after fill up for me. I have the 26 gallon tank.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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458 miles is the norm after fill up for me. I have the 26 gallon tank.

 

You must do a lot of highway? My norm is in the mid 300s.

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