wow you all suck i get like 11. but thats probably because of my driving habits and the 33" mud tires. My truck is also very heavy though. i have a ram air and thats it.

 

Honestly I know I'm a newb here, but I've owned Chevy Astros and have replaced a tank mounted fuel pumps. Does this really have no effect on fuel pump life?

 

Anyone know of any good software out there, preferably of the free variety, for converting mpg and avi files to vcd format?

I think I asked this before, but I cant find the thread...
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Hey could anyone tell me what you could expect for gas mileage on a 2001 Silverado 1500. I'm thinking about a 3'' suspension and 4'' body, and maybe 35'' tires. Thanks.

 

With the stock gear ratio, 15 city 18 hwy.

 

These tips are general, so they apply no matter what kind of vehicle you drive.

Remove any unnecessary cargo or extra weight - it all adds up!

On the highway and long trips, use cruise control - it will also help from getting a sore foot

Buy the smallest engine you need - if you don't really need the big V8 for the V6

Consider getting a standard transmission rather than the automatic transmission - they're also cheaper to buy and repair.

Avoid stomping on the gas pedal - accelerate slowly and save your gas. Drive as if there is an egg between your foot and the gas pedal.

If you'll be idling for more than a few minutes, turn the engine off

Keep your tires properly inflated - underinflated tires can cause extra drag and overinflated tires can be dangerous as well. Check the sidewall on the tire for the recommended pressure

Don't use air conditioning unless you need it (this can be a big gas pig on some vehicles) - although in some cases (such as at high speeds), it can actually be a bigger drag on the vehicle if you have the windows open.

Maintain your truck - keep the air filter clean (important!), do regular maintenance on the truck (change the oil every 3000 miles, etc.).

Drive 55mph or the speed limit - the faster you go at those higher speeds, the more gas your truck consumes. Also, staying at the speed limit could save you from a speeding ticket ;-)

Keep track of your mileage - Use a fuel economy tracking spreadsheet. Monitor your mileage and see what works for you and what doesn't.

Plan more efficient routes - Consider the number of stops you have, a little longer route may actually be better! Also, make less trips - try to do as many tasks as you can in one trip, rather than doing one task per trip.

Drive with the tailgate UP - It is a myth that you will get better mileage with the tailgate down. Keep it up if you want the best mileage.

Install aftermarket performance parts - it's well known that installing things such as a K&N air filter, aftermarket exhaust systems, an electric fan, among other items, can help get better gas mileage.

In cold weather, don't warm up your truck for more than 2 minutes, unless it's 15 years old or older.

Here are some other tips that may also help:

Keep your expectations realistic - remember you're driving 5,000 lbs of glass, steel, and plastic. It won't feel like a car and won't get the same mileage as a car.

Try different brands of gasoline - some gasolines have different formulas and you may notice your engine running rougher with a particular brand of gasoline.

Buy gas in the morning - gas is sold by volume and expands when warm. So fill the tank up early morning (dawn is the optimum time) when the gas is cold and dense. This way, when it warms up, it expands and you have more than you would have if you bought it warm.

Try high-octane (premium) gas - people have claimed that their mileage increased with premium gas - be careful because it costs more to purchase, so it may not save you any money in the long run.

I've heard using synthetic oil can give you a slight increase in mileage. Try it and see if it works for you!

Keep your truck clean - a freshly washed and waxed truck has less resistance helping you cut through the air easier.

I hope these tips help.

 

Where did you find that throttle body spacer? Cost? And was that a key part to getting the great MPG you get?

 

I know this forum is about trucks but Jimmie Johnson is the man dude, 51 wins in 301 and races that is getting the job done...
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I've owned my truck for about three weeks, I've noticed that there are sweet spots while driving a combination of MPH and RPMs... here's my findings for my V8 5.3L

Driving 35 MPH @ 1000 RPM truck will drop to V4 mode and your realtime MPG will be 24+

Driving 55 MPH @ 1500 RPM truck will stay in V8 mode and the realtime MPG will be 24+

I try to accelerate slowly and reach the 35 MPH mark 1000 RPM as often as I can, most of the roads I travel have a speed limit between 35 and 40...

Someone mentioned keeping your windows up and using the AC when driving due to wind drag, well I believe this statement is true if you're traveling 45 MPH or faster... going slower, you could most likely get better MPG with your AC off and windows rolled down.. The problem with that is this, I live in Texas and you're crazy not to use your AC at any speeds if you have AC to use!

I have a question about our air intake system, with the way it is designed (almost cold air intake design) would getting a cold air intake make any fuel economy gain? I mean these parts are $200 or better and the pay off could take 9 to 12 months, is it worth getting a cold air intake to only gain 1 to 2 mpg more?

I am looking to gain more mpg as most of us are, what would be a good way to gain more other than driving habits? I'm thinking about getting a tonnuea cover because at least it will add visible style too how about Lund Genesis Peel and Seal?

 

Get the cold Air intake, if you get a nice one they can really increase your MPG up to 2 or 3 if you get the throttle body spacers as well, that'll help a bit too. My truck went from 17 mpg to 21 mpg when i put them both on. Now, I get 29 because I added a Hydrogen fuel Cell, believe me, those things work great. That's a 12mpg increase, ya know? I just wanted to share that so other truck lovers can get the same great gas mileage out of their babies as me.

Also, hello, I'm new here, name's Garrett great to meet you fellas.