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Originally Posted by Tahoe_Hybrid
according to the meter the Best MPG zone is at 45mph which runs the engine at 1050-1070 RPM in v8 mode... it will show a consistent 40mpg on the display.meter..with the A/C on ( no change if the A/C is off ) the issue is wasting a ton getting up to speed..
it's really hard to keep it in that gear If I was able to keep it in that gear longer i would net better mpg so it seems like even slight changes would have a huge benefit.... also i noticed the hood flaps around in the wind this could potentially effect the aerodynamics  |
In other words, it's a measurement that only gives the maximum possible outcome. Indicating that average fuel economy will be less than that.
It's not an mpg monster, it's a large SUV, ours is 4x4, that can tow 6000lbs and get 20+ mpg average. Also keeping in mind this is 15yr old technology that was originally designed for buses and large trucks.