MPG for new "GM" 3.5L, straight five cylinder engine.

[Pablo]

What kind of MPG is this engine posting in various applications?

Thanks,

Paolo

 

[drive it forever]

My dad came over recently with his new chevy colorado for its 1st oil change. Its an automatic, 3.5, Z71 2wheel drive, extended cab. I asked him the mileage, he stated he got 23mpg on a road trip from ohio to minnesota. He did say his previous S10, a 4.3 extended cab got 24mpg on the same trip. But his mileage might improve on the colorado with time, it still has less then 10k miles on it.

 

[Mike_dup1]

Its all here

 

[Pablo]

Thanks for link Mike. I should have been a little more clear....I was asking what people are REALLY getting, but in Dif's case it seems pretty close to the govs.

 

[Mike_dup1]

You will often find that poeple give a more rosey picture than reality. Many will only check the mileage after one trip and thats will be the story line for years.

 

[msparks]

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Originally posted by Mike:
You will often find that poeple give a more rosey picture than reality. Many will only check the mileage after one trip and thats will be the story line for years.

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HAHAHA, if that aint the truth.

Also I don't know how many I talk to that don't even know how to figure it.

IT'S BASIC MATH PEOPLE.

I not so Anal that I keep detailed records plotted on a graph on the wall, but I do check the fuel economy just about every time in all of my vehicles.

 

[novadude]

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I not so Anal that I keep detailed records plotted on a graph on the wall, but I do check the fuel economy just about every time in all of my vehicles.

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I do that too. I keep a log book in the car. At every fill-up, I record mileage, date, dollars, gallons, Brand, octane, and how much (in oz) FP I have added (if any). My wife thinks I am nuts.