Two tanks in a row w/over 29 mpg in my truck!

[IsaacCarlson]

With an engine heater, you might see 32......

[5speed5]

Originally Posted by UFO

That's pretty good. Have you thought about installing an engine heater to keep warm-up time down?

I hadn't really thought about it. Not a bad idea. How difficult are they to install?
-Tim

[IsaacCarlson]

depends on the vehicle and motor. If you can get to a frost plug without taking anything apart it is much easier. Just drain your coolant, punch out a plug and put your heater in. Just make sure you knock out a plug with enough clearance behind it for the heater. If you knock out the wrong one, just put in a new one and try another. Piece of cake

[taco]

nice 4x4 milage, i was able to get one 30+ mpg tank out of my old 4x4.... but that is dealin with 1500-2000 foot elevation change.

[06colorado]

if i remember right, the block heather for the colorado/canyon only works under certain ambient temperatures. something like 15* and below, don't quote me though, just a shot in the dark on the temp.

[autoteach]

I have a adhesive pad heater that gets applied to the oil pan. I would be willing to sell it, as it is still in the packaging. I have a really nice garage and really dont need it. Here is one that is very similar:
Online Store - dieselproducts.com

I would be willing to sell it and ship for $60.

[5speed5]

I haven't posted in a while, but I've been getting (relatively) awful gas mileage. Two
tanks under 28.5 mpg (colder weather and winter gas) and then I stopped using EOC (didn't feel safe now that it's dark and cold when I drive to and from work), so my mpg went down into the 24s. This next tank is going to be even worse as we've had record low temps and enough snow to require engaging 4WD for a few of my commutes. My truck lives outside, so on those bitter cold mornings, the truck barely gets to operating temp by the time I get to work 9 miles later. I'll probably be lucky to get 23 mpg.

[IsaacCarlson]

I have not been driving the truck the last few weeks. My fuel pressure regulator went to pieces. I was getting ~25 even with the cold temps and short trips. I am hoping to get it fixed soon.

[5speed5]

That's very good mileage for a full-size in winter. My latest tank wasn't as bad as I was thinking. I got 23.57 mpg. Hopefully, I've bottomed out with that, but if the weather keeps up like it has been, the worst may be yet to come.

[texanidiot25]

In regards to you mentioning that EOCing wasn't great in this truck due to coasting-- Even in 2wd the front differential and driveshaft still spin. Look up for your transfer case if this is OK, but consider pulling the front driveshaft during summer time to remove some drivetrain drag. Having to spin that driveshaft with the gearing reversed (large ring gear spinning the small pinion) is sure to cause a good bit of drag.