Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Howdy All!
A couple weeks back (on the products forum, I think), there was a thread about getting fuel mileages certified. I won't go into the details of that, but you may recall it.
Anyway, this Saturday (3/24) I will be making a run down from MI. to Georgetown, KY. to sell off my motorcycle (see signature). I will fuel my truck to the top of the neck at exit 5 on I-23 upon leaving. Then I will proceed south on I-23 & I-75 to Georgetown, KY. That's about 270 miles. I'll drop the bike, and head back up to the same fuel station I previously fueled up at in MI. About 550 miles I'm guessing. There I'll top off to the top of the neck again, record the miles and # of gallons consumed. Oh yeah, I'll be running with the tailgate down.
The Warden will be going with me so I'll have to stop at least once on each leg. That'll drop the mileage only a shade though. But the most important factor is: I'll be running 65 mph using the cruise control.
For the, "certified results," IMO,65 mph is the max/avg. speed that should be ran because,
a) you'd only be 5 mph under any 70 mph speed limit areas,
b) 65 mph is a more common speed limit (I won't see any 70 mph zones in OH. & KY. ),
c) in cases where you have to drive through city areas where the speed limit is less than 65 mph, running 65 in 55 mph zone probably won't result in getting a speeding ticket, where as I bet running 70 in a 55 mph would buy you a nice speeding ticket,
d) I, "certified," The Warden's 4Runner doing 65 mph, so personally I want to compare apples to apples (speed wise),
e) at 65 mph, I won't be getting held up by anybody, where as when you run faster speeds, you have to slow down and wait on others, then speed back up. And that speeding back up is where the fuel is used, that and the extra wind drag.
I'll be hauling a motorcycle, Junior, The Warden, and myself - a total of about 875 lbs. down and 395 lbs. on the way back.
I'll post the fuel station I used at exit 5 (lots of heavy trucks refuel there).
I'll post on probably Sunday what my, "Certified," fuel mileage is for my truck (see signature). I'm guessing, on winter fuel, I should see about a... ... 19. 5 mpg total average (down and back).
Anybody want to throw out your opinions as to my fuel mileage estimate (lower or higher). Just for fun!
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RAM ON!
- JyRO
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Y2K 2500 Cummins ETC/DEE, SLT+, 4X4, Quad, LB, Intense Blue Sport, 3. 54 LSD, rear aux. springs (camper special), sliding rear window, all options except cab clearance lights including agate leather, totally stock engine, silencer ring removed, "stealth," mod to run fogs with high beam. (20. 8 mpg @ 70 mph) Since everybody else listed their toys, I will too.
2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4, 5-speed, 3. 4L V6 (25. 5 mpg @ 65 mph)
1995 Kawasaki ZX6-R, 97 H. P. @ Rr tire, 6-speed, . 6L I-4, 410 lbs. wet
- (60+ mpg @ 65 mph, but who can do that?) (For Sale)
1990 Toyota Celica STX, FWD, 5-speed, 1. 6L I4 (36+ mpg @ 65 mph)
1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL Limited Edition RWD, 5-speed, 1. 1L Wankel (For sale)
No auto trannies in my home! Just say, "No!" to auto trannies.
A couple weeks back (on the products forum, I think), there was a thread about getting fuel mileages certified. I won't go into the details of that, but you may recall it.
Anyway, this Saturday (3/24) I will be making a run down from MI. to Georgetown, KY. to sell off my motorcycle (see signature). I will fuel my truck to the top of the neck at exit 5 on I-23 upon leaving. Then I will proceed south on I-23 & I-75 to Georgetown, KY. That's about 270 miles. I'll drop the bike, and head back up to the same fuel station I previously fueled up at in MI. About 550 miles I'm guessing. There I'll top off to the top of the neck again, record the miles and # of gallons consumed. Oh yeah, I'll be running with the tailgate down.
The Warden will be going with me so I'll have to stop at least once on each leg. That'll drop the mileage only a shade though. But the most important factor is: I'll be running 65 mph using the cruise control.
For the, "certified results," IMO,65 mph is the max/avg. speed that should be ran because,
a) you'd only be 5 mph under any 70 mph speed limit areas,
b) 65 mph is a more common speed limit (I won't see any 70 mph zones in OH. & KY. ),
c) in cases where you have to drive through city areas where the speed limit is less than 65 mph, running 65 in 55 mph zone probably won't result in getting a speeding ticket, where as I bet running 70 in a 55 mph would buy you a nice speeding ticket,
d) I, "certified," The Warden's 4Runner doing 65 mph, so personally I want to compare apples to apples (speed wise),
e) at 65 mph, I won't be getting held up by anybody, where as when you run faster speeds, you have to slow down and wait on others, then speed back up. And that speeding back up is where the fuel is used, that and the extra wind drag.
I'll be hauling a motorcycle, Junior, The Warden, and myself - a total of about 875 lbs. down and 395 lbs. on the way back.
I'll post the fuel station I used at exit 5 (lots of heavy trucks refuel there).
I'll post on probably Sunday what my, "Certified," fuel mileage is for my truck (see signature). I'm guessing, on winter fuel, I should see about a... ... 19. 5 mpg total average (down and back).
Anybody want to throw out your opinions as to my fuel mileage estimate (lower or higher). Just for fun!
#adRAM ON!
- JyRO
------------------
Y2K 2500 Cummins ETC/DEE, SLT+, 4X4, Quad, LB, Intense Blue Sport, 3. 54 LSD, rear aux. springs (camper special), sliding rear window, all options except cab clearance lights including agate leather, totally stock engine, silencer ring removed, "stealth," mod to run fogs with high beam. (20. 8 mpg @ 70 mph) Since everybody else listed their toys, I will too.
2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4, 5-speed, 3. 4L V6 (25. 5 mpg @ 65 mph)
1995 Kawasaki ZX6-R, 97 H. P. @ Rr tire, 6-speed, . 6L I-4, 410 lbs. wet
- (60+ mpg @ 65 mph, but who can do that?) (For Sale)
1990 Toyota Celica STX, FWD, 5-speed, 1. 6L I4 (36+ mpg @ 65 mph)
1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL Limited Edition RWD, 5-speed, 1. 1L Wankel (For sale)
No auto trannies in my home! Just say, "No!" to auto trannies.
