No way
, I'm thinking about getting a cheaper 03-06 as soon as I get enough $$$. I'm hoping I can pay it off right away to be able to afford the gas.
Fuel Economy question
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, I'm thinking about getting a cheaper 03-06 as soon as I get enough $$$. I'm hoping I can pay it off right away to be able to afford the gas.
NativH
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TahoeTaz,
Exactly what I get on my '13 Z71 Tahoe. I average 13/17 with my in town including freeway to downtown for work, and I drive 70-75 on the highway. I have right at 9000 miles right now so I'm pretty much broken in IMHO. Somehow I really didn't expect better than this except I rent 4x4 Tahoes regularly for work out of town. I get better than this in NM between Albuquerque and Farmington. My guess is my rear end ratio in my Z71 is lower than the normal LT 4x4's I rent. Oh well, I didn't buy this thing for the mileage anyway.
Exactly what I get on my '13 Z71 Tahoe. I average 13/17 with my in town including freeway to downtown for work, and I drive 70-75 on the highway. I have right at 9000 miles right now so I'm pretty much broken in IMHO. Somehow I really didn't expect better than this except I rent 4x4 Tahoes regularly for work out of town. I get better than this in NM between Albuquerque and Farmington. My guess is my rear end ratio in my Z71 is lower than the normal LT 4x4's I rent. Oh well, I didn't buy this thing for the mileage anyway.
Mechanically, my truck is still bone stock, so there are no aftermarket wheels and tires on it (yet), nor any kind of engine upgrades. I wasn't expecting compact car numbers, but I was wondering what everyone else was getting, so I know what to expect. I'm thinking about getting another car to commute with (so I can keep the Avalanche in the garage, and get some more work done on the Tahoe). I might do some tweaks to the truck, and see what happens.
jetmech
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just bought a slightly used 2011 Tahoe LT in April, 2wd. So far we're seein 17-18 in the city, 21-22 on the highway
Thegreatbustado
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I've got a 2007 with the old 4 speed in it and averaging 17.8
My dad has a 2010 suburban with the 6 speed he is at 19-20mpg average
My dad has a 2010 suburban with the 6 speed he is at 19-20mpg average
Wow how does he better MPG in a bigger SUV?
6 speed. ^^^^
The 6 speed shifts horrible though.
The 6 speed shifts horrible though.
dmannx
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11mpg in the city (hilly north county San Diego) about 16 hwy.
4x4 - 2011 - 2" leveling kit
far from the 15/21 on the sticker.
4x4 - 2011 - 2" leveling kit
far from the 15/21 on the sticker.
ive got a 99 tahoe 4x4 and get about 11 and 14.5 and was really wanting at least an 07 to get better FE than i'm getting now but looks like i'd still have the same issue...... i thougt the flex fuel would yield better results....
