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gmcman
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017

Questions on tow vehicle, considering 8.1 Burb

I've had my Envoy since 2002, has adequate towing capacity for my needs. However I'm looking at a slightly newer vehicle and I know the MPG's will take a hit, but this won't be the daily driver. I ...
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minnow
Explorer
Apr 24, 2017
I had two 8.1's; a 2001 Suburban and a 2004 Silverado 2500HD.

Towing around 8 mpg. Not towing 11 mpg. Both towed great. The vehicles with the 6.0 version get about the same mileage towing but 14-16 not towing.

I would think finding a decent used one will not be easy. Not many 8.1 equipped Suburbans were built in the first place. And since the 8.1 stopped being offered in the Suburban for 11 years now, the supply has got to be pretty slim.

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