SultanGris

I know its getting harder and harder to find regular gas with no ethanol, we can still get it in ND but when i travel cross country I notice that its very hard or even impossible to find in some states. I just use my computer calculated MPGs, every time ive checked it manually its been right on, or within .5. At any rate you should notice an increase when the summer gas hits the market.

eclark53520

A lot of the difference's are going to be personal driving style, atomospheric variables, geographical differences, etc.

People that drive slower get better mileage, people tha drive in flat parts of the country get better mpg, different fuels, different humidity levels, tempurature, winds, number of stop signs, amount of weight in the truck....

There are billions of variables coming into play when fuel mileage is concerned. Just because some guy on the internet is getting 20mpg's doens't mean that's what everyone should get.

Unless you see a drastic change in fuel mileage in a short period of time(assuming comparable driving conditions for you), i wouldn't worry about it.

SultanGris

Very very true, Im currently on vacation out in MI and I noticed that when i left ND I was getting around 14MPG highway and by the time I got to MI I was averaging 16-17 on highway at interstate speeds. ND was colder and windier and the speed limits are higher, haha! regular roads are 65, interstate/freeways 75 vrs through wisconson the freeways are only 65, would suck to live there! I pretty much never drove slower than 70 for the whole trip though.

eclark53520

I live in Wisconsin, pretty much the default speed on interstates here is 75 even though the limit is 65. You won't get picked up for under 80 unless you're doing something stupid or look suspicious.

SultanGris

seemed like most of the traffic was going a little over 70, I didnt know the grace period so I didnt wanna push it, haha! Wisconson was the only state where I saw a cop every 5 miles, lol!

willyboy88

I don't know why, nor have I experienced it (don't have a 4X4) But I know for sure that 4X4's TYPICALLY get WORSE gas mileage then 2 wheel drive.

SultanGris

the difference is negligible unless you are using 4x4

Neutruk

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SultanGris

true, but if you have the exact same truck with the only difference being the 4x4 system it really isnt that much weight and you wont notice the difference. However if you go to extremes like in your example you might notice a little, haha!

20104x4xlt5.4

I'm not sure it does or doesn't, I'm just commenting on my experience. Like I said I find it strange cause I haul every day and take sand trails often and still see the 15-16