3/4 ton gasser gas mileage?
Monday we are going to try out a 3/4 ton gas Silverado 3/4 ton, 4.1 axle ratio, 4WD. Going from a Tundra because we've run out of GVWR on the truck (because we take too much stuff). We get 8-9 MP...
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TundraTower wrote:
NWnative - you are correct, it THEORETICALLY has 4-500 lbs less payload than the gasser. On our second test ride we literally took it to the Pilot truck stop nearby and weighed it, then filled it with fuel to get the fuel weight.
Subtracting actual weight with fuel from the GVWR actually yields a payload number slightly above what is on the tire door sticker. IN any event I took all those numbers home to run my calculations, "cool off", and try to make the decision rationally. The GVWR numbers turned out to be a good fit for us (finally).
Congrats on the truck, and FWIW you can ignore your payload rating. Stick within the axle ratings which should be in the 6000-6500 range and you'll be golden. Just register it for the proper weight in your home state. Payload ratings are meaningless on diesel 3/4 ton trucks and have no legal or practical significance.
Again, congrats. Tundras have lots of power but you're swinging in a different weight class now.
