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I bought a 2004 Silverado with the 5.3 motor.it has less than 14,000 miles on it .what kind of mpg should I get on this truck?

Colossus Senior Enthusiast

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Serious?  You found an 04 with 14,000 miles?  Sweet!

 

You should average about 14 city, 17-18 highway. 

 

Let's see some photos! 

terry2004 Enthusiast

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I got it from my brother inlaws estate.he bought it new.the miles are closer to 13600.but,but but the truck had never been washed inside or out .still working on getting it cleaned up . then I will do pics.

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okay I found the problem. after seeing the video of how easy it is to take off the truck door panels .I found speakers that were falling apart from age .hooked up a used speaker ,it works but now I need new speakers .does any one know of a good factory type replacement 4 ohm speakers.might as well do the rears too.

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Terry, Colossus is pretty much spot on with the mileage you can expect, I inherited an 05 ext.cab K1500  with the L33 from my late father in 2016, got 17 mpg on the trip out from Wa. state to SC that summer, but that was 80mph cruise control interstate speed. I've gotten around 19 mpg or a little better here in the flatlands  between 60-70 mph. Congrats on your low mileage acquisition, unless you have rust issues hold onto it for as long as possible, I plan to as I only have 48k on mine. The newer Silverado's probably get up to 25% better mileage, but you won't have to worry about AFM or transmission issues either.

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