sknrbak
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We have just upgraded to a 3/4 ton chevy silverado with 6.0 gas engine. Anyone have any suggestions on how to increase mpg? Ideas and thoughts on programers would be helpful.
Molaker said:There may be a few gadets out there, but the biggest fuel saver around is to keep your foot out of it.
Just remember you are pushing a great big wall of air down the road. Ever try to stand up in a 70 MPH wind?PatrioticStabilist said:Looks like that's about what I will get with the toad, probably need to start driving 60.
If this is the case then you have a one of a kind 6.0. I would hang on to it if I were you. I've been around quite a few 6.0 gm gassers and have never seen the same fuel mileage towing that you get empty. We consistently see 12 empty and 7 or 8 towing various trailers. This is in Michigan where its flat, I can't imagine what we would see in mountainous terrain. They gear hunt like crazy. If you want better fuel mileage trade it in on a diesel, programmers and chips aren't very effective on gassers but the gains in power and fuel mileage you see when installed on a diesel is stunning.sknrbak said:Thanks for all the advice. My rig gets the same millage whether I am pulling the camper or not. I may try the intake and exhaust suggestions and see what happens. Thanks again everyone!
I've been around quite a few 6.0 gm gassers and have never seen the same fuel mileage towing that you get empty. We consistently see 12 empty and 7 or 8 towing various trailers. This is in Michigan where its flat, I can't imagine what we would see in mountainous terrain. They gear hunt like crazy.