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#15 of 1070 99 CR-V by beatfarmer Aug 03, 2000 (8:26 pm)
Average 24.5 Best 27.5 Worst 19
#16 of 1070 High mileage Blazer by jetfixr2 Aug 04, 2000 (2:39 pm)
I have a '95 Blazer LS 4-dr 4X4 w/ 101K mi. Curb weight 3800; w/ 4 adults, 150 lbs cargo, and full gas, around 4600-4800 lbs. On a recent trip across the midwest, I averaged 18.5 70 mph, RPM 2.6K, 87-89 octane gas in the tank. V-6 Guzzler- I mean, Vortec, has to drag almost too much weight. Economy is better at lower speeds (50-60 mph) and gently driven. I have pushed 22 at those speeds. It would be even better if GM could have left out a couple hundred pounds.
#17 of 1070 99 Isuzu Rodeo by mbatchelor Aug 09, 2000 (5:39 pm)
99 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2wd 3.2V6/auto City=16mpg average Highway=21mpg average  98 Chevy C1500 ext-cab 4.3V6/auto City=15mpg average Highway=20mpg average
#18 of 1070 2001 Montero by alexp Aug 31, 2000 (2:10 am)
1 st tank, city driving - 17 mpg. 2 nd tank, not sure. 3 rd tank, mixed driving 50% city 50% highway, came up at 20 mpg. 986 miles so far.
#19 of 1070 2001 Subaru Forester by p0926 Aug 31, 2000 (7:40 pm)
Avg: 27.5 / Best: 30.5 / Worst: 26
#20 of 1070 00 Lexus RX 300 by wayn1 Sep 08, 2000 (8:12 pm)
Just an update, came back from our trip to Prince Edward Island and got excellent mileage, 27-30 mpg! I usually get around 24-25 mpg in mixed driving. Really not bad at all for an SUV. Replies to this message: markiebeef (Jan 27, 2005 6:31 am)
#21 of 1070 99 JCG LTD V8 by kdshapiro Sep 09, 2000 (1:24 am)
Usually around 16-17 mixed. Recent trip all highway driving 19.8 with A/C all the way. However, if I make short 4 or 5 mile trips only, I average 11 to 12.
#22 of 1070 Expedition Mileage by dougpittman Sep 10, 2000 (5:38 pm)
My '97 4x2, 4.6L Expy gets 14.5 in the city and 17-18 mpg on California fwys at 80 mph. My 2000 4x2, 4.6 gets 14-16 mpg under the same conditions. Has anyone had any experience with re-programmed computer chips improving efficiency in the 4.6l Triton engines?
#23 of 1070 2001 Pathy by danog Sep 10, 2000 (7:55 pm)
We average 18mpg with our PF. It is mixed city and highway driving. The new engine has alot of power and it is hard not to race it. On a full tank, 20 7/8 gallons, we get around 340 miles and usually have at least a gallon left.
#24 of 1070 Keep up the posting! by drmperalta Sep 12, 2000 (2:24 am)
Hi, I'm glad that many are welling to share their SUV fuel mileage experience. I never thought my created topic would have survived this long. Anyway, to update on mine, my '99 Passport has moved its fuel mileage from 13 to 16 MPG city driving. 13K miles here so far.

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