Lets talk Gas mileage and trucks...

[RadSav]

I just picked up a 2013 Silverado 4X4 Crew/Long 6.6 DuraMax with trailer package days before heading off to the Reno show.  Then put Revo's on it and headed on the 1,180 mile maiden voyage.  First time ever I have driven one way without stopping for fuel!  Heading down I had slushy snow and heavy rain.  Plus the big climb over Willamette Pass.  Got 17.5mpg.  On the way home roads were clear except about four miles of the pass.  Got just under 21mpg on the way home.  I'm very pleased!

Have to be careful passing though.  I got frustrated being stuck behind a semi for five miles while getting peckered with gravel.  When the opportunity presented itself I put my foot into it.  Looked at the speedometer when I was getting over and saw 110 mph!  Goodness that diesel accelerates smooth.  I had no idea!  A guy could get himself in some trouble   I was a lot more careful after that.

[rtspring]

2014 Tundra, 5.7 lifted on 35's.  12 mpg.   Its a truck, who cares!! Drive it like you stole it...

[b0bbyg]

I average around 14 with my 2002 Chev Silverado extended cab, 4x4, w/canopy.   (5.3 V8)

Strictly highway driving I might get 16 if I'm lucky. More dirt and gravel roads during hunting season and it'll be closer to 12 or 13.

I have this exact truck, mines a z71 w/canopy, and I get 15 to 15.6 combined, and 17 straight hwy. 137k and still running strong.

Exact same mileage that mine has too! You probably do a little better on average because I drive very few miles on the highway. Might also need a tune up, last tune up was 70,000 miles ago.

Thanks guys for responding this is good info..
Nice to see some real world numbers for what people get so I know what to expect. 
Looking to replace a 95 GMC suburban 4x4 that gets 13.5 average with a 2500 silverado to carry a cab-over. 

[Hornseeker]

Well, I think I may be well served picking up a 2004-2007ish something or another that gets 17-18 at least... If that can save me 1500-3k a year just on fuel... why wouldn't I? My truck is certainly at the point where maintenance costs are going to start adding up too... so...

I appreciate all the info guys... just what I was looking for!!!

[BULLBLASTER]

I get 15-17 on avg with my 08 silverado 1500 with a 5.3. That is with a dead hole. It will be rebuilt soon and hopefully it'll get a bit Better.

[turkeyfeather]

Well, I think I may be well served picking up a 2004-2007ish something or another that gets 17-18 at least... If that can save me 1500-3k a year just on fuel... why wouldn't I? My truck is certainly at the point where maintenance costs are going to start adding up too... so...

I appreciate all the info guys... just what I was looking for!!!

In my case it's still cheaper to drive my old truck. I have had it for 8 years now and other than having one of the heads rebuilt my only maintenance costs are oil and filter changes. No more than any other vehicle. With the cost of a nicer, newer truck plus insurance I have figured out it is still cheaper to drive "the beast".

[Mudman]

Crazy gassers!  Diesels.  My 01 ford 7.3 averaged 16-17mpg, 14 towing 5-10k.  My 05 cummins averages 19mpg lifted and yes hand calculated.  24 if you believe the computer!   I also fuel at safeway with points.cents off.  The dodge mpg goes down towing 12-14mpg which isnt as good as the old powerstroke, but more power!  Gas cant compete imop.

[FC]

1998 Tacoma xtra cab with 3.4l v-6 5 speed with a canopy added on and 3" lift gets 18 on average but I drive a little fast. If I drive at 60-65 it gets 20-21mpg, I get about 15 towing my boat or in 4wd.

[LndShrk]

Crazy gassers!  Diesels.  My 01 ford 7.3 averaged 16-17mpg, 14 towing 5-10k.  My 05 cummins averages 19mpg lifted and yes hand calculated.  24 if you believe the computer!   I also fuel at safeway with points.cents off.  The dodge mpg goes down towing 12-14mpg which isnt as good as the old powerstroke, but more power!  Gas cant compete imop.

How much you paying for Diesel?  I did the math on buying a Diesel. Based on Cost of vehicle and the amount of miles I drive my truck per year (Not my daily commuter) and the price of diesel it would have taken me 10 years to make up any difference in fuel mileage 

[eastsidemallard74]

2014 Chev Silverado, on freeway I get 22-23MPG's, no mods 5.3 V8. Pulling the goose trailer I get 13-15 and about 14-16 in city

[JackOfAllTrades]

How much you paying for Diesel?  I did the math on buying a Diesel. Based on Cost of vehicle and the amount of miles I drive my truck per year (Not my daily commuter) and the price of diesel it would have taken me 10 years to make up any difference in fuel mileage 

 
Diesels aren't necessarily cheaper day to day, but they are in the long run if you keep one going for 300,000 miles or so. Then they pay off. I'll support the idea that 'if you don't tow or haul heavy loads', don't buy a diesel. You really don't need one as a daily driver.  Just like others, I use the Safeway points to get discounts on my fuel when I can. (But the wife has a Tahoe so she uses the points more often.)
 
-Steve

[Special T]

Diesel trucks are work trucks! They are made to tow loads and are best outfitted with a Flat Bed not a "Snug Top".  The ONLY diesel that i know of that is a good commuter car is a VW jetta TDI with the stick. My uncle had one that got nearly 50mpg on the hwy.

[WoodlandShooter]

Diesel trucks are work trucks! They are made to tow loads and are best outfitted with a Flat Bed not a "Snug Top".  The ONLY diesel that i know of that is a good commuter car is a VW jetta TDI with the stick. My uncle had one that got nearly 50mpg on the hwy.

heh heh

got a 2001 Dodge Ram with a little 6 banger diesel in it....added some extra fuel, and an extra turbo, and now it makes just over 630 HP, and 1300 foot pounds...and if I take it easy, it can get 18 MPG...

But full tilt boogy, it's prolly around 9...yee haa...

[buglebuster]

I have an 06 f150 crew cab with a 5.4 leveled on 33" toyos. I get about 13 with it in town. On the freeway only 14.5. I just picked up an 88 honda crx for my 25 mile daily work commute and hittin the road for sheds and checking trail cams. It only gets 35 Iin town and 40 on the freeway.

[actionshooter]

 Back in November I got rid of my 99' F250 diesel which was a 15mpg truck and bought a 12' F150 super crew that's getting 18.5 (freeway/city). I'm not towing anymore and it just made sense.