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Old 08-17-2010, 05:41 PM
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~260 miles before I have to fill up.
Though lately, I've been getting less. Forget what, but I'm only averaging 14.5 mpg.
need to do an engine clean, and a fuel filter. See what that'll do.
 
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Old 08-19-2010, 10:31 PM
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pulling my 14' camp trailor and two four wheers behind my camper i got 13.7 mpg. no tow and freeway driving i get around 19.4 mpg. in town i get 16.6 mpg. all in all not bad i've put quite abit of time money and effort puting this rig together it still needs moore work, i will continue to replace needed parts and will adentualy see a 10% increase in millage i hope!
i have around 25,000 miles on my custom rebuilt motor since the reserection i think shes pretty well broke in now
 

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Old 08-20-2010, 03:47 AM
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I'm averaging ~20mpg. When my o2 sensor was bad it was ~14mpg. You bet I changed that sucker REAL quick. I fill up 280-300 miles. Can't say exactly...because when I fill like I am on fumes I fill up as my gas gauge does not work properly.
 
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Old 08-22-2010, 09:40 PM
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Last couple of times I checked, it was between 18-19 mpg, about 50/50 city/highway driving. Around 250 miles on a 14 gal. fill-up.

Like many others here... the gas gauge is off-kilter. It reads "E" and the low fuel light comes on with 4-5 gallons left in the tank. That works out well for me, as I have a habit of forgetting to stop for gas... Haven't run out yet with this vehicle.

2002 Blazer LS 4.3 4x4 - 130,000mi. - completely stock

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Old 08-27-2010, 02:07 PM
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I got about 220 miles a tank and about 15.4 mpg before i switched over to synthetic oil. now im getting about 240 miles a tank and about 16.1 mpg. Proly 75% city driving.
 
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the highest ive seen was 27mpg and im running 93 octane. If i drive sensibly i can get aroudn 23mpg 50/50 city/highway driving but if i get on it alot then it drops to about 19.5.
 
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Poor subject for me. Around town I'm getting 13. I do a lot of towing with my boat and business and all. So when I'm doing that I get about 9 mpg. Mainly thats because I have 33'' tires on 342 gears. Not the best combination. But I sure tell you what the Blazer is a tropper about it. 160K and going strong. Few parts here and there but a solid vehicle. Highway I'm getting aout 16mpg. I do a lot of driving down to Ft. Myers so I get to see my mpg a lot lol. I get 230 miles a tank though. Used to get right at 300 before I lifted it
 
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Originally Posted by jonnyisback
the highest ive seen was 27mpg and im running 93 octane. If i drive sensibly i can get aroudn 23mpg 50/50 city/highway driving but if i get on it alot then it drops to about 19.5.

like just about every other forum member, i'd like to see your proof jonny.


'cause personally, i can't see how these 2nd trucks could get that mileage. all of my 1st gens got better mileage, with my '92 jimmy getting a constant 21 mpg (and that wasn't driving like Grandma either!)

currently average 16.2 to 17.4 mpg with 70/30 (highway/city) driving. best i've ever had was 20.25 mpg, but that was constant 60 mph driving, and not too much stuff loaded in the Blazer.
 
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I can go about 450km city, and 600 hwy to a tank in my 4dr.
 
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Originally Posted by ohsofly
I can go about 450km city, and 600 hwy to a tank in my 4dr.
see, Thomas just proved my point. (i soooo hate your truck right now...........)
 


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