mpg on 3/4 or 1 ton trucks
I currently have a chevy 1500, 4.8 looking to upgrade to a bigger truck but I don't want to loose too much fuel mileage. Currently getting about 15mpg U.S gal, 18mpg Imperial gal, wondering what the f...
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To answer your question...lite 18-19 mpg diesel all up at 17800# with boat 11 to 11.7 mpg and I am running down the road too.
To be a little more specific...Are you buying new? The new trucks have loads of power but that takes fuel so shouldn't be too hyped up on getting better or equal for a bigger truck...Buying used? now that takes on a different look...some trucks have done better from year to year with in the brand and across the big 3. So I think what you need to look at is...what are you considering and re-ask the question. Plus find out about what the issues are for that truck, some of us will tell you. Good luck!
To be a little more specific...Are you buying new? The new trucks have loads of power but that takes fuel so shouldn't be too hyped up on getting better or equal for a bigger truck...Buying used? now that takes on a different look...some trucks have done better from year to year with in the brand and across the big 3. So I think what you need to look at is...what are you considering and re-ask the question. Plus find out about what the issues are for that truck, some of us will tell you. Good luck!
