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Post by nobodyjeff on Aug 17, 2017 6:25:21 GMT -5
Ok finally got to take the girl out for a long ride. At 50+ miles I filled up and checked mpg. Something wrong with math. Showed 4mpg. So took another 50+ ride and refilled. Now 11mpg. There was a problem with the brakes tightening up but was wondering am I close to average on mpg. Starts beautifully and idles a 800 nicely. Found what I feel is the sweet spot but maybe I'm off on something.
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Post by Scoutpilot on Aug 17, 2017 11:18:15 GMT -5
If you can get the idle RPM down to 650-700, you should see an improvement. You’re not that far off.
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Post by nobodyjeff on Aug 17, 2017 20:30:27 GMT -5
With the 87 octane with the ethanol treatment what is the best mpg I can look forward to?
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Post by Scoutpilot on Aug 18, 2017 4:55:08 GMT -5
If I tell you a number, please understand it comes from a best case scenario of vehicle, road, and weather conditions and, most importantly, driver technique . 18-22 MPG.
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Post by nobodyjeff on Aug 18, 2017 9:19:36 GMT -5
Pretty sure that ain't gonna happen. With the add one she's weighing in at 3200 and those tires aren't helping much either. But hope springs eternal. Thanks for the info
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Post by rickg on Aug 21, 2017 13:08:43 GMT -5
How did you end up with 3200 lbs curb wt on a 2A? Seems WAY on the heavy side..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 11:05:46 GMT -5
How did you end up with 3200 lbs curb wt on a 2A? Seems WAY on the heavy side.. X2, ? My 2A will run a consistent 20-22 mpg at 45 mph with OD, pushing it to 50 mph and it drops off to 16-20 mpg. Same situation without OD, 14-16 at 40-45 mph, drops off to 10-12 if pushing beyond 45 mph. This is on mn. roads. Lee |
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Post by nobodyjeff on Aug 27, 2017 8:46:51 GMT -5
Some Previous owner rebuilt body floor pan using 1/8" diamond plate and along with front brush guard and 9500 winch on front plus the fold down rear tire carrier and the 5 237/75/15 wheels and tires including the tools and me thats what she weighed at the truck scsle where i work.
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Post by schimms15 on Aug 27, 2017 12:46:52 GMT -5
Thats a heavy girl, I got about 16-18 based on driving No OD. Not sure about the truck havent driven it enough but it weights about 3300
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Post by nobodyjeff on Aug 27, 2017 17:46:48 GMT -5
Had s rear wheel bearing fail that might have been causing the brake to drag. Will check it again after those repairs are made.
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