55Willy
3/4 ton status
Looking at purchasing a s-10 pickup or blazer.
4.3 with auto.
can I beat the 14mpg I am getting now in my burban?
4.3 with auto.
can I beat the 14mpg I am getting now in my burban?
CK5
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what kinda mileage you guys getting.
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'91 S-Jimmy, 4.3 TBI, 700R4, 4WD
17-18 MPG around town.
18-20 MPG highway (running about 82 MPH with the cruise set). /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
17-18 MPG around town.
18-20 MPG highway (running about 82 MPH with the cruise set). /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Triaged
1/2 ton status
I get about 16mpg with mostly city driving. I can get up to 20 on the hwy.
That is about the worst you could get...about half of all my shifts are at 6000rpm /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
BTW: 87 ext cab p/u with a mighty 2.8 /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif
That is about the worst you could get...about half of all my shifts are at 6000rpm /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
BTW: 87 ext cab p/u with a mighty 2.8 /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif
My '89 got 14-16 around town...........just tuned it yesterday (major - cap, rotor, ign module, coil, wires, fuel filter, etc.) and it runs better...........
I've gotten 20 on the freeway going to Seattle. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I've gotten 20 on the freeway going to Seattle. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I used to get 26mpg highway with a 2wd shortbed '88 S10 with a 2.8L and 5 spd. Usually closer to 22-23 mpg around town.
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
1992 - 20mpg with 253,000 on the clock. Original motor and trans. CPI injection
1989 - 18.5ish with 305,000 on the clock. Orig motor TBI injection
Both TH700R4 and 3.42 gears with stock 235/75/15 tires
1989 - 18.5ish with 305,000 on the clock. Orig motor TBI injection
Both TH700R4 and 3.42 gears with stock 235/75/15 tires
Diesel Dan
1/2 ton status
1999 4 dr blazer, 4x4, auto, 3.42s and stock 235/70R-15s.
Over the last 2700 miles, combined driving, 19.4 mpg. Hand calculated, no trip meter. Straight highway will get 21-23 consistently. 74K on the clock.
Co-worker has a '01 ext cab 4x4 with same powertrain and over 35K only seen best of 18.5mpg, averages 15-17 now with an aluminum topper. Blazers seem to get better mpg than trucks, possible aero-dynamics?
Over the last 2700 miles, combined driving, 19.4 mpg. Hand calculated, no trip meter. Straight highway will get 21-23 consistently. 74K on the clock.
Co-worker has a '01 ext cab 4x4 with same powertrain and over 35K only seen best of 18.5mpg, averages 15-17 now with an aluminum topper. Blazers seem to get better mpg than trucks, possible aero-dynamics?
4x4Freak
1/2 ton status
Mine averages about 19-21 with both in town and highway. It usually gets about 16-17 in town. I've never driven it on the highway enough to get a good estimated hwy mileage.
That's with a 03 4wd, 5spd, x-cab pickup.
That's with a 03 4wd, 5spd, x-cab pickup.
55Willy
3/4 ton status
seen a couple blazers here fully equipted. but my eyes have been looking at the subaru legacy sedans too 25-30 mpg and awd. I can't keep anything simple,LOL
Jeremy - update after the following total tune up parts change (cap, rotor, plug wires, coil, ign module, fuel filter, air filter, O2 sensor) - mix of 85% around town, 15% freeway, driving it like I usually drive everything (not gas mileage concious) - 22 mpg.............I am stoked. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
55Willy
3/4 ton status
seen a 99 blazer here with ALL the options (sunroof,leather..) for $9K my buddy had a 94 s-10 extra cab he was gonna sell me since he got a new ZR2. he told me $4200 but told my friend $3500. so I told him no.
my friend in Eugene is trying to talk me into getting one of the new Dodge Magnums (looks like a 300 series wagon thing) 5.7 hemi gets 17 city 25 hiway. 340 horse.
my friend in Eugene is trying to talk me into getting one of the new Dodge Magnums (looks like a 300 series wagon thing) 5.7 hemi gets 17 city 25 hiway. 340 horse.
hatchetjack
Registered Member
2000 Astro, 19.5-20.5 overall. 97 Blazer 2wd, 22 overall. 95 Blazer 2wd, 21 overall. All are 4.3/auto & that's running the a/c. Much better than the 13 i was getting with my k-5/305.
sled_dog
1 ton status
My buddy CowKiller wanted me to post up about his S10 Blazer.
Hes got a fairly rare combo I guess. It is a 98 s10 blazer 4.3 vortect, 5 speed man, getting 15-17 town, 23-25 highway with 85000 on the motor. Hes never been one to drive like a Grandma mind you.
Hes got a fairly rare combo I guess. It is a 98 s10 blazer 4.3 vortect, 5 speed man, getting 15-17 town, 23-25 highway with 85000 on the motor. Hes never been one to drive like a Grandma mind you.
55Willy
3/4 ton status
my 86 2.8 auto gets 20-25 with the way I drive. could get 30 if i didn't treat the throttle pedal like a light switch...on/off but with the 2.8 i kinda have too.
but my mileage is gonna drop way down...room mate wants me to drop my 383 in to it.
but my mileage is gonna drop way down...room mate wants me to drop my 383 in to it.
my 93 with the 4.3 CPI gets around 21 on the high way 17 city
ecameron87
1/2 ton status
Mileage with bigger tires
I get 18-22 in my '92 gmc Jimmy 4dr 4x4 and now I am thinking of a solid axle swap.
How much would bigger tires (say 35" w/ 4.56:1 gears) hurt the MPG?
I get 18-22 in my '92 gmc Jimmy 4dr 4x4 and now I am thinking of a solid axle swap.
How much would bigger tires (say 35" w/ 4.56:1 gears) hurt the MPG?
