JulesMaximus
No Lifer
- Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: Ktulu
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Ktulu
Originally posted by: Kenazo
Originally posted by: CPA
From one Avalanche owner to another: Keep the Avalanche.
Slurp. <- the sound of your truck drinking the gas.![]()
Actually the 5.3L is very efficient, which is what i assume he has, i get about 23 mpg highway on mine
I find that damned near impossible to believe.
check the specs for the Vortec 5300
with proper maintanance and good driving habits its very possible
I also have a tonneau cover which helps a great deal on the highway
It says 16/20...which in my experience is more likely 14/17. Manufacturers generally over estimate fuel economy so they can avoid being labeled as gas guzzlers. Also, when testing for fuel ecomony they usually do so under ideal test conditions.
My Maxima is rated at 20/26 but the average is more like 18/23. My Tundra was rated 16/19 but I almost never got more than 16mpg out of that truck. I usually averaged around 14-15mpg between fillups.