Got up to 39.7 MPG on highway from Laughlin, NV to Los Angeles, CA...296.4 miles driving straight...

[waltchan]

21 hours ago, colonel00 said:

Apologies if I missed it but how long did this adventure take?  I like saving money but my time has value too.  

About 1 hour longer. California gas averages $3.87 per gallon, while Bullhead City, AZ I left was only $2.43 per gallon. It made sense driving back slow because I can't get this deal anymore. We have junk politics in California, that's why our gas prices are too high.

 

From empty to full tank (assuming 33 gallons), it would cost me almost $50 more in California than Arizona. Bill and expense add up really quick if I fail to buy in Arizona again.

Edited October 8, 2018 by waltchan

[waltchan]

The new 2.7L I4 turbo is rated 1 MPG LESS on highway than 4.3L V6. What do you think? Pick up your new 2018 Silverado or Sierra with 4.3L V6 today before it's gone forever.

 

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/10/2019-silverado-fuel-economy-2-7l-turbo-engine-returns-21-mpg-combined/

 

Because of that news, I will vote the 4.3L V6 Ecotec3 as the best engine General Motors ever produced in history, based on its reliability, durability, power, and fuel economy in one compact package.

[waltchan]

Average MPG seems to be stuck between 29.2 and 30.2 MPG constantly, and I only have 1/8 tank left until empty. This includes all traffic jams, city driving, acceleration, and etc. What a journey... Can anyone can beat me?

[71_340]

Not me.  Best I have gotten so far was a hand calculated 23 MPG driving like grandma on a secondary road.  That was over a 200 mile + stretch.  I do get a lot of fun per gallon though if I put my foot into it.