Calling all 2500HD owners out there

bedwards97 · February 10, 2006

6.0L 4x4

Just bought my truck, and I was wondering how many miles you all are getting on a tank of fuel. I believe my fuel gauge is inaccurate, as the first time I filled up it never went past 3/4.

On this tank I've driven 200 miles and the gauge shows less than 1/4 tank. I don't believe that's right, but I'm wondering how long I should risk it before filling up again.

I feel I should get around 300 miles on a full tank, that would be about 12 mpg.

SilveradoWV · February 10, 2006

2002 Crew Cab 4x4 8.1L

Right after 200 miles I am looking for a gas station, granted I am not EMPTY but as fast as the gauge likes to go down I better start looking. In all reality by doing the math I should be able to go 286 miles before it runs dry. I soooooo wish that big of a truck had a larger tank thank just 26 gal.

snyps · February 10, 2006

It is going to depend on the bed size seeing short beds have 26 gallons, and long beds have 34 I think..

In my 8.1 short bed, I got 280 on my last tank.. but this one I am lucky to get 140 with my plow on the whole time.

BADGERMAN · February 10, 2006

I usually get about 250 to 265 miles to a tank and that is usually running the tank down to where there is only about 1 to 1 1/2 gallons left.

The best that I ever got was about 331 to a tank, but that was almost all highway driving.

trask · February 10, 2006

With my 6.0L, driving at 65 mph I am getting about 300 miles highway with the 26gal. tank.

mityike · February 10, 2006

With the 8.1 and 26 gallon tank, I average 275 miles, most I have gotten is 330, on a road trip cruise control at 65.

chinchgub · February 10, 2006

This should probably be a seperate topic BUT, someone told me one time that running your truck below 1/4 tank is hard on the fuel pump.

Is that true?

catiaeng · February 10, 2006

This should probably be a seperate topic BUT, someone told me one time that running your truck below 1/4 tank is hard on the fuel pump.

Is that true?

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If thats the case, I will need a fuel pump soon, I constantly run until the dumby light comes on or I get to my favorite station.

As far as miles per tank, I am at average of 320, highest this winter is 354. I drive about 30miles/day highway at 70-74 and 30miles/day country road 55-60 with at lease 5miles between stops.

BJ

linda · February 10, 2006

average is 273, but i have gotten 325+ on a vacation trip or two.

Machine · February 10, 2006

Depending on my right foot; 400 - 460 miles when running around empty.

linda · February 10, 2006

Is that a long bed, Machine? I know your running bio-Willie in that thing, but i wasnt sure if it was a long bed.

Machine · February 10, 2006

Is that a long bed, Machine? I know your running bio-Willie in that thing, but i wasnt sure if it was a long bed.

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Short bed, 26 gallons

mmmikkke · February 10, 2006

2005 2500HD short box (26 gal tank) 6.0L 4L80E. Average about 260 miles between fillups, about 20 gallons. I don't like to go lower than that because the fuel in the tank cools the fuel pump, and I want the fuel pump to last a long time. Best distance on one tank was about 350 miles, all highway driving at about 60 mph.