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How many miles to a tank of gas?

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Old 08-25-2009, 01:25 PM
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i get 180 miles on 17gallons.
 
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NVANZEE
i get 180 miles on 17gallons.
10.5MPG
 
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Old 08-25-2009, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rriddle3
10.5MPG
^^ yeah, but he's lifted with some large meats....



I get 19mpg 66/33 (hwy/city) split. I drive the speed limit and my "Low Fuel" light comes on approximately at 250 miles. I fill up around the 240 mark, 11-13 gallons per fillup (yeah, I thought I had a 14gallon tank until I read the "quirks"). I drive the speed limit, or cruise about 2k rpm. I've got a 4d 4x4, all stock for now.
 
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Yes this has been discussed before but as a point of reference for those who don't want to/can't fix their sending unit and use their trip odometer to fill up, it's useful.

I fill up no later than 250 miles. She's due for a tune-up but with 89 octane I'm getting 16-17mpg average in a 2000 2dr 4wd. With 87 the best I saw was 14 average. We'll see what she prefers after the tune-up.
 
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Originally Posted by rriddle3
10.5MPG
yeah and that running premium gas
 
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Old 08-26-2009, 12:12 AM
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I recently drove to vernon bc from calgary, it was about 650km, so I guess thats like 390 miles, plus i drove around on that same tank the next day so I would say near 400 miles to one tank but I filled her right full before I left, I mean right full!
 
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Old 08-27-2009, 10:30 AM
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i dont see how you guys are getting the mileage you say. Im lucky, LUCKY... if i get 14 mpg. 220 miles on a tank is getting close to getting stranded usually.
 
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Old 08-27-2009, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmz
i dont see how you guys are getting the mileage you say. Im lucky, LUCKY... if i get 14 mpg. 220 miles on a tank is getting close to getting stranded usually.
How do you drive? Most of the time when I drive home or back to school, I am in no big hurry and dont run too much over 2k rpms.... it gets up to speed quick enough for me.... plus I dont do much city driving... although hot roddin around and doing some revs around people and a lil tire spin caused me to drop to 17.8
 
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Old 08-27-2009, 11:16 AM
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i drive rather conservatively, but only because of the thirst of the beast.
also forgot to mention that 14 mpg is in town driving.
if i get out on the interstate i can see up to 18 mpg best case scenario.
 
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Old 08-27-2009, 11:33 AM
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I get about 200 miles per tank. usually 13 gallons before I fill up. so 15 miles per gallon. My commute everyday is 35miles at 50-55 mph with alot of hills. Also the truck is awd and rotating some heavy *** wheels. So I guess its not to bad.
 

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