ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 So, I went from here (Kamloops, BC.. the interior of British Columbia) to Chinook, WA.. about 10 miles north of Astoria OR. Went down there for our annual archery elk hunting trip. No such luck, but I called in a 5x5 bull, had him at 40 yards but couldn't get a shot. Got into a herd of 30+ animals and chased them all day.... Anyway, back on topic... I changed my oil and put in a new air filter the day before I left... I got back a couple days ago... 1120 miles and I got 26mpg!!! I think that's pretty dern good, average speed 75mph. I'm excited I think I can afford a lift and some bigger tires on 'er, with that fuel economy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 26???? Wow... I was thrilled to get 21. Once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 26???? Wow... I was thrilled to get 21. Once. My thoughts exactly! My best ever was 17, and thats rounding up. Your truck isn't a 4 cyl is it patty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Nope, it's the 3.0 V6. Keep in mind this was cruising... not driving it hard. It was a constant 75ish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Do you have a .40 overdrive or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 My value of 17 was just cruising also - 4 hour trip doing a consistent 65 mph. I'm lucky to get 15 "driving hard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 V, if you're asking if I have an auto, the answer is no. It's a 5speed. I dono how I got such good fuel efficiency, but that's the number. I was shocked too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 No, I'm asking if you rebuilt your transmission with a higher-overdrive gear. haha. That, and putting a big aerodynamic cone on the front of your truck, are the only ways I could possibly see getting 26mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 ......MY BAD Haha crap, I fudged up.. I did the calculation like 20 times, because I didn't believe it myself... But I used the wrong number... DAMMIT It was only 20... I forgot something with the odometer.... dannngggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 I knew it was too good to be true... :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 20mpg @ 75mph is still pretty good. I'm lucky to get 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kn0xville Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 how do ya figure milage?? my last tank of gas i got 330 miles outta it (hi-way driving), and i have the 21 gallon tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 When you fill up, you see how many miles you drove, and you divide the total number of miles driven by the gallons it took to fill up...miles per gallon. Dur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Start with a full tank, reset the odometer, and drive. Fill up whenever you want and record how many gallons or litres you put in. Divide the distance you traveled by how much gas you put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 20mpg @ 75mph is still pretty good. I'm lucky to get 17. Too Much Lift Drop 'er down some, it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Oops... not odometer, trip meter... reset the trip meter... my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kn0xville Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 ok, like i said, i filled up (21 gallons) and got 330 miles outta the tank of gas. ( i drove it till pretty much empty). i divided 330 by 21 and got 15.7. thats not to good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 ok, like i said, i filled up (21 gallons) and got 330 miles outta the tank of gas. ( i drove it till pretty much empty). i divided 330 by 21 and got 15.7. thats not to good? Not to far away from average as far as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 You drove until you could fit a full 21 gallons in at fillup? You're brave.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Heh, thats what I thought too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 No Sheit !! you see how many miles you drove, and you divide the total number of miles driven by the gallons it took to fill up... Thats assuming the odometer is accurate... I got 20 or 21 mpg driving across the state and up/down a 7500 mountain range with a MT without babying the throttle. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) I was @ 26 20 sounds a little better Kn0x, You really have to base your milage on what you put in the tank "after" you reset the trip meter (or record the odo number) Doing that will give you an accurate MPG. *as B mentioned, that is assuming your odometer is accurate* The way your trying to do it will only give a rough estimate. 1: Fill your tank (completely) 2: Reset your trip meter or record you Odometer reading 3: Drive your heart out 4: Fill up completely again Then take the amount of fuel you pumped in step 4 from step two and divide into your current trip Meter reading. *** Corrected *** That will give you your actual MPG for that tank of fuel. At this point, continue on with step two and do it all over again I record every tank and figure my monthly averages as well. Edited September 29, 2006 by RedPath88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 to Chinook, WA.. about 10 miles north of Astoria OR BTW, you drove right by a couple of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveMyPatty Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 I know! I was going to ask if anyone had time or wanted to show me a trail or something, but I forgot. I have free hunting and fishing lisences for life in the state of Washington, so I'll be taking advantage of that. I'm sure I'll be down again before winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 hmm maybe at the least several of use can get together for lunch, a drink, something.. you know, just to meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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