How to get better fuel mileage

[Mgyver1]

If you're concerned about mileage, why did you buy the Z71 offroad model??

 

[jtalambo]

Best advise is keep the weight down, and well inflated skinny tires. Just because you have a big suv can't mean you can't make it more efficient for your needs, stop answering the man with a question.

 

[emann_01]

the key word that jtalambo said was "more efficient" ....not matter what this truck will not be "efficient"....the best advice of how to get better mpg has already been stated

1. your foot during accel
2. proper (or a little higher) tire inflation
3. top speed on highway
4. time lights in town
5. drop excessive weight

personally i have seen a significant difference running 37-40 psi in the stock z71 dueler ATs...a little rougher but to me it rides more like a truck

 

[GregW]

I got about 15mpg on my last tank. 60-65 on the highway, 305/50/20s @ 40lbs. Bling!

 

[uscgnazzario]

Did you decide on any mods? I have been thinking of trying an intake to get a little better mpgs but as the guys said, its a big heavy truck....

 

[juggernaut201]

Nothing really to be done mayb intake and header backexhaust will help slightly but that's it besides custom tune

 

[brucebruce45]

I increased my gas mileage by 3 miles per gallon in the city and about 5 in the highway. I have the diablosport (More power and better gas mileage). Look at my site on cardomain below.

No....no u didnt

 

[stevek]

No....no u didnt

No he really didn't

 

[RichZ71]

blackbear ftmw!

 

[04ctd]

Nothing really to be done mayb intake and header back exhaust will help slightly but that's it besides custom tune

how much will an ORP, catback & CAI add?

i use the cruise alot on the straight stretchs.

just wanna maximize what i have, and get it off the line a little faster.