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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 03:02 AM
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Default Milage comparison! V6 or V8

Ok, everyone post the milage they are getting and what type of engine you have. I'll start.

I have a 1992 4x4 extended cab with a 3.9l v6. Off of about one tank of gas I've calculated 17.3mpg (imperial gallons) or 14.4mpg (US gallons). I'm not sure which type of gallons to use as I am from canada.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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I've had both in different 92's the slight MPG (1-2) gain of the V-6 isn't worth the trade off for the power of the V-8.

I averaged 19 with the V-6 and get between 17-18 with the V-8.
 

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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1990, 3.9, jump seat cab,165K miles = 18 MPG
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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I get around 12-14 mixed highway and town with 5.2 ext cab all stock. 17-18, even if all highway, sounds like a bit of a stretch.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Stock size passenger tires, soft tonneau, light foot on the accelerator and cruise pegged at 60mph for 25 miles each way to work and back. Got between 17-18 for 2 years, 31's brought it down to around 15.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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V6 95 sport - somewhere in the range of 15-20 mpg
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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12 mpg, highway-14 tops 5.2l V8
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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96 5.2 with stock tires i got 17-18 mixed. since i put 31's on it im down to 15-16. club cabauto 4x4 3.21 running gears.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Highest I ever had was 19mpg going from Grand Rapids to Detroit.
However, I get anywhere from 13-15ish (if I'm lucky) on average in my 1996 5.2L V8
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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My truck will do anywhere from 13.5 to 20MPG, depending on where and how I'm driving it. Average mixed right now is around 15MPG.
 
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