Pastor Scott was right

I-H8-4Ds · October 30, 2005

2005 C1500, 4.8 liter, 4L60E, 3.23 axle with 245R17 on the back.

Last Tuesday, I took a 480 mile drive, mostly on 65 mph roads. I kept it at 65 the whole way and kept the RPMs at 2000 or lower. When I was on the interstate, I drove 70 mph when it wasn't congested and didn't cause a mass slowdown (no flame wars, please).

Well, I usually get no more than 20 mph going 80 in the 75 mph. Driving gently this way got me 23.46 when I filled it up with a quarter tank left.

For what it's worth.

Elwood 2000 · October 30, 2005

I am not flaming at all and I am glad you are getting better milage, but my time is more prescious to me than a couple bucks at the pump. I don't drive like an idiot, but I do get to where I want to go. I get 12-13 around here and 16 on the interstate. If I were to drive 65 on the interstate instead of 75-80, I am sure I would do a lot better too, but I do like to get there sooner.

Nick2000Gmc · October 30, 2005

Gotta kinda agree there, ever notice when your late you don't give a crap what your mileage is.

OUMike · October 30, 2005

Gotta kinda agree there, ever notice when your late you don't give a crap what your mileage is.

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yea I dunno, I kinda feel both sides. 94' 4.3L, 4L60-E. I am elated if I get around 16 mpg in town and 21 on the hwy. I usually make it a point to leave a little early so that I can take it easy. I'm a college student, and I work part time so money isn't something I have a lot of.

I'd always said I'd wanted a 5.3 ex cab for my next truck, but I think I'll be looking for another single cab with the 4.8. Small V8 gives me a lot more power, but still good gas mileage. Any 4.8L ex cab owners out there?

bob1527 · October 31, 2005

Yeah, the way i see it, on road trips, people will either get obsessed with a.)mileage, or b.)timing. Im the latter. I start getting crazy. Ill run into the gas station and yell "Give me $50 on number 5 bitch! NOW!" and run out, and yes, Im one of those who holds the handle because it will flow just a little faster than just putting the little lever to prop it up. I'll pee in bottles, I pass on the shoulder, I do 70 through tolls (its the prepaid kind with the transponder that goes in your car, the speed limit is 25).

Alright, i exaggerated that a little bit, but you get idea. My last trip I think i averaged 81.6mph. Including all my stops and traffic getting out of South Florida. I dont really drive dangerously. The road I took cost $20 in tolls each way so people wont go less than 90mph. The only thing slowing you down is the giant love bugs and horse flies in central florida.

Nick99Chevy · November 1, 2005

Gotta kinda agree there, ever notice when your late you don't give a crap what your mileage is.

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I'd always said I'd wanted a 5.3 ex cab for my next truck, but I think I'll be looking for another single cab with the 4.8. Small V8 gives me a lot more power, but still good gas mileage. Any 4.8L ex cab owners out there?

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I get 21 hwy in my 5.3 ext cab.

NV5600 · November 1, 2005

The funny thing is that the speeding doesn't gain you all that much time. I have an 83 mile trip one way to work. If I speed (+10) in the 55 and 70 speed zones, I only gain an average of 6 or 7 minutes. I'm not concerned with fuel mileage and drive however the mood strikes me. A speeding ticket would definitely change my mood

Machine · November 1, 2005

2005 C1500, 4.8 liter, 4L60E, 3.23 axle with 245R17 on the back.

Last Tuesday, I took a 480 mile drive, mostly on 65 mph roads. I kept it at 65 the whole way and kept the RPMs at 2000 or lower. When I was on the interstate, I drove 70 mph when it wasn't congested and didn't cause a mass slowdown (no flame wars, please).

Well, I usually get no more than 20 mph going 80 in the 75 mph. Driving gently this way got me 23.46 when I filled it up with a quarter tank left.

For what it's worth.

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It's not rocket science, friend - slowing down saves fuel. .

PewterC3 · November 1, 2005

jeez................I think I'm dummer now for reading this thread

common logic people.................common logic

Elwood 2000 · November 1, 2005

bob1527, YOU are my kind of driver!!

99-2door · November 1, 2005

jeez................I think I'm dummer now for reading this thread

common logic people.................common logic

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Common sense is rarely common.....

97chevy350 · November 4, 2005

I am with you too bob1527, you gotta drive it like you stole it. Fuel milage doesnt concern me any more, i get 11-12 in town and 16 on the interstate, thats runnin 93 with a tuned PCM. I am 18, i have a job and a scholarship, i got nothin better to spend my money on than gas and mods.

Dans Denali · November 5, 2005

Took a 340 mile trip last weekend in my wifes 03 Denali loaded and got 17.3 driving 65. Thats a 2mpg increase over the usual 75mph.

Dan

Shoot2Thrill · November 6, 2005

I just drive regardless of the speedometer. It's not that I am in a hurry (who wants to be at work any sooner than you have to be?), but I do tend to have a heavy foot. IMO, the only advantages to driving the speed limit is avoiding a speeding ticket (my V6 S10 single cab short bed truck got me a lot of them ). Now days, I tend to drive the limit and utilize the cruise control to keep me ticket free.