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[KenK]

Just joined forum. I purchased a new 2011 Yukon SLT on Tuesday. Only 2wd but that is all I need in Florida. I traded my 2009 Highlander Hybrid. I really was sick of the hybrid quirks. The only shock with this is the gas mileage. It only has the 5.3L but still averages only 17.5 mpg. I only have 250 miles on it. Does the mileage improve with age (say in 2-4K miles)? Mine has the optional air ride suspension. Is there any indication that it is on or working?

Thanks for any answers and
KenK

 

[THE YETI]

They only ride better on CK375s...

 

[JochenWoern]

Just joined forum. I purchased a new 2011 Yukon SLT on Tuesday. Only 2wd but that is all I need in Florida. I traded my 2009 Highlander Hybrid. I really was sick of the hybrid quirks. The only shock with this is the gas mileage. It only has the 5.3L but still averages only 17.5 mpg. I only have 250 miles on it. Does the mileage improve with age (say in 2-4K miles)? Mine has the optional air ride suspension. Is there any indication that it is on or working?

Thanks for any answers and
KenK

Welcome to the forum. Show us some pictures of your new ride, as we all love pictures here.

In regards to the gas mileage. I have an '06 Yukon NBS and I have NEVER seen more then 16 miles per gallon on the freeway on a long trip. Ok, mine is a 4x4 and an older model, but I am thinking you are doing pretty good with 17.5 mpg.

On average, my computer says I get around 13.2. The 16 mpg is on a long trip on the freeway, mostly cruise control.

Maybe some of the NNBS truck owners can add a bit more to your question.

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They only ride better on CK375s...

Come on now Robbie, he just joined and got out of a Toyota. Do you really think he knows what CK375s are?

 

[THE YETI]

Wont take long.. Mwahahaha

 

[JochenWoern]

Wont take long.. Mwahahaha

You are right about that. He will know all about it in no time! Just like the rest of us, eh????

 

[1STIMEYUKON]

17.5 is good IMO my 08 Yukon gets maybe 13 out of a whole tank. Although when I got it tuned by BB he turned off that AFM and made it a little more aggressive


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[THE YETI]

We average 15-15.5 in our suburban. 5.3L also. That's with a tune as well.

 

[Nuttzzy]

well i went to dallas and back over the week end with a day of driving in dallas.. and it was 800.2 miles and 2 tanks.. that highway with 4/8 happening so the math on that is right at about 16 but there was driving in dallas on that so.. why your looking about 17-18 guessing and in town well everyone drives different.. so thats really based on how you drive.. 4200 miles on mine.. still loving it regardless of gas.. if i was trying to save gas i would stuck with the hybrid..

 

[KenK]

What is a ck 375?

I appreciate the responses but don't know what a CK375 is. Do I really need to know? Are these 22" rims? I only have 20" rims with Bridgestone Duellers at 35lbs. Today we drove to Daytona Beach (RT about 150 miles). No A/C and windows open, three people in car. I got between 20 and 21 mpg after refueling and calculating rather than using the DIC. The Yukon rides fine with 35 lbs. although I'll keep an eye on tire wear.

I do need a SS exhaust tip if anyone has a recommendation.

KenK

 

[felixgun]

On my DIC, I get 14.6 in my Avalanche and 11.3 in the Escalade... be happy with the 17.5 lol