MPG update on new 3500 HO!

[brobeson]

My first tank of fuel went 388 mile on 25. 5 gallons for 15. 2 MPG



Then I did a 2000 mile tow trip with my 14K 35ft. 5er.



My next tank without towing I went 400 on 25 gallons for 16 MPG.



Now with only 3000 miles on the truck, my last tank went 226 miles on 13 gallons for 17. 2 MPG.



This is just running around town and back and forth to work. I have not gone anywhere on the freeway to see if that makes a difference or not.



I am happy with a 3500 (weighs 8350 lbs. with 4 people and my 5er hitch) that gets over 17 MPG and I hope to do better as it gets broken in.



3500, HO, 4. 10's stock.



Bob

 

[Floor It]

My truck too is getting better mpg as time goes on. Average is 16 in town and 19 on a good day, Hwy running 70 mph. You might not get alot better on Hwy because of your 4:10s and depending on what speed you run. Good luck.

 

[Spaceace]

I too am averaging that 17. ?? actual. I really think the 4. 10 will keep me well under 20.

 

[Gizmo 007]

I have the trip computer, but don't trust it. My mileage varies from tank to tank. Sometimes I get about 15-16 ACTUAL mpg, other times I may get 21-22 ACTUAL mpg (pencil and paper) . It all depends on how hard I gun it. More Smoke = More Fun = Less MPG .

 

[tom sweeney]

i filled up today,... calculated mileage was 19. 2...computer read 21. 5... ...commuting to work. . not too bad!!!. tom