truck gas mileage (possible trade?)

[huntingislife]

Hi everyone,

I was curious what people were getting for gas mileage in their 94-01 chevy/gmc ext. cab 4x4's. I was thinking about purchasing one. On that note: Is anybody willing to trade their 94-98 chevy/gmc ext. cab 4x4 for a 95 chevy blazer 4 dr 4x4 +remaining cash balance?

[CrankinEyes]

I have a 2000 with 5.3 engine. It is an extended cab long box and I get about 18 Hwy. I am going to be putting it up 4 sale this week (going to a crew cab)if interested.

[catchnmall]

I have a 2000 with 5.3 engine. It is an extended cab short box and I get about 17 Hwy. I would like to get a quad cab shortly. I dislike the suicide doors.

[Jackpine Rob]

99 Silverado with the 5.3 V8. Consistent 17 to 18 mpg. Doesn't seem to matter if its highway or city.

[tripper]

If you look at any 3/4 ton make sure it has 373 gearing in the rearend, the 410's will only give you around 11-12 miles pg.

[lawdog]

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If you look at any 3/4 ton make sure it has 373 gearing in the rearend, the 410's will only give you around 11-12 miles pg.

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I couldn't get the 3.73 in my 2500 Silverado HD. It was not even an option. You are right on with the mileage though.

[Nova]

I did have the option when I ordered my 2000 2500 HD and I elected the 410...what a mistake. I get 10 mpg wether I am pulling my bobcat with a load of rock or totally empty with a tail wind. I know better next time.

[Gus]

I have an 03 ext cab Z71 with the 5.3. The wife manages 16mpg on her work commute. I usually drive the car during the week because my commute is twice as far . On the weekends when I drive the truck I usually average 14. I guess I have more of a lead foot than her and I'm usually pulling or hauling gear for fish/hunt etc.

[Dave S]

I just bought a Dodge Ram SLT 1500 with the Hemi. I've been averaging 15 mpg. I've heard that if you replace the air filter with a K&N, that helps the mpg. I also plan on getting a tonneau cover for the box which should also help.