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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Default chevy 6.5 fuel mileage
What are you guys getting on average for fuel mileage on your 6.5 turbos. Just curious. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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I get about 14 to 15 mpg in the winter in the city. I don't drive on the highway much. In the summer I get about 16 to 17. on the highway I bet I would get 20 mpg.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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welcome to diesel bombers a great place to hang out
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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14-20 MPG here. 1996 silverado 2500 4x4 ext cab long bed 6.5 245,000 miles
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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i am getting about 18 to 21 that city and highway
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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with 4.10 gears i think i get better around town than on the highway because at 65mph im at 2500rpms. i would say 18-20 driving in town and 16-17 in the highway
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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let me clear that up i get 15 to 18 highway and 18 to 21 back roads
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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23 mpg highway and about 20 in the city. ive got a half ton, 2wd, with 273s outback though.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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16 mpg towing a 4k lb trailer 70 mph from WI to VA..... about 19 city..... Im happy with that just a k&n filter
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Wow i only get 10 not towing and in the winter. But i think i have boost issues.
 
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