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Originally Posted by Lazarus
I would tend to agree. Most people I talk to think 25 mpg is good. I think I remember that the National FE in the US is 17 MPG.  |
I often wondered what planet these people were from. My 1993 350 gas 2wd rusted behemoth Suburban with 175K miles running crap ethanol gas and sea foam got 23MPG with 1500lbs of craft crap inside, tent and a rear platform for our genny off the trailer hitch doing 75mph (no I wasn't driving). Typically this gets 18-21 for the last 10 years depending on conditions but during the last year and some mystery oil later my mileage even in town has been running a tad over 20mpg. Only time it is extrememly terrible is during winter on short trips (which I avoid).
I know the 93 2wd 350's got better mileage than many Burbs, do to some gearing, tranny and computer mods (that were undone a year later do to unacceptable towing performance supposedly)
But come on? Why can't they duplicate what my beater truck does from the factory now? It is rarely hypermiled and is usually loaded to the ceiling as its used for setting up booths at fairs and shows.
Why can't american companies overcome their retarded mileage limits?
With a car rearend my 89 6,2ltr diesel suburban loaded got around 26mpg until the tranny started crapping out (GM like dodge Can't make a decent 4 speed)
Ah well, I will need to invest more time making electrics this oil BS gets me down.
Cheers
Ryan