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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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I have been reading about all this bad fuel mileage everyone keeps talking about. Well after 3 tanks I am averaging 13.2 in town ( according to the truck) and 14.4 according to my calculations and GPS. Thats not much worse than my old worn out 93 2wd silverado was getting. I have been ******* it just a tad. so I might get more when I get used to the truck and the new wears off. My truck is a 99 2500 4x4 with 4:10 gears. I am pretty happy with that.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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i also have a 99 2500 4x4 and i dont even get that good of mileage. Im getting like 11.5 to 12 city and around 13.5 highway
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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These trucks are not known for great mileage, and I don't really think that was a consideration when they were made. If I remember correctly, gas was less than 99 cents back then. It's just one of those things you have to live with.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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With a V10 I'm getting 11.33, pretty good as far as I am concerned. If I could get 13 I would be one happy camper, but I'm not going to pout about it.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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That is good for the V10!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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bad gas mileage is just one of the prices ya gotta pay to roll around in a big truck, but in my opinion its very worth it
 
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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Not to thread jack, but I'll do it anyway. has anyone used the fitch fuel system? I've heard others talk about it but no one ever gave it a review. It looks promising.
 
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