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Replying to: redfisher (Dec 31, 2007 6:50 am) My previous ''95 RWD van got around 21 mpgs. My used 2001 AWD Safari is around 15 mpgs. Yes, A pig - even when going down hill and with the wind. When our "run about" FWD (other) vehicle is paid off in 2 years, our 2001 AWD Safari van is gone. To be replaced with a 2WD vehicle - like Envoy XL or simular shape machine. . Gas savings alone will pay for a much better Tow / family touring vehicle. If you can't get better mpgs, time to replace with something better. .
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Replying to: spike99 (Jan 20, 2008 11:50 am)
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1995 GMC cargo van vortec 4.3 engine new spyder injector hooker headers,new Y connection 3'' new tubes to the back in 3'' a Flowmaster 40 and 285-40-17 tires 5 speed auto tranny i have a little over 100k 21MPG CITY 25 MPG HIGHWAY  70 mph going to Miami this van is fast sometimes i race people on the streets if i do that i only get about 10 miles to the gallon cheap gas
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Replying to: redfisher (Jan 20, 2008 4:11 pm)
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Replying to: jrbudge (Jun 20, 2007 11:36 pm) My '94 Astrovan ( I'm saying all this as I fight back tears) get's like 4mpg period, I swear! Ok, really, it's probably like 12, but I don't know how to fix the problem! Someone help me!! Either the mpg's improve ASAP, or she's goin' up for sale (or "Free to good home"  )
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Replying to: antique_maggie (Jul 03, 2008 12:40 pm) I get 20 in town with my 2 wd but the AWD we had got 14. |
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Thanks for the post, I appreciate it. I was REALLY hoping to take this van on our road trip this coming Labor Day weekend (total time is a whole hour and a half to get there) because out of both vehicles (our other is a '92 blazer) the van has air. I highly doubt I'll be able to get a round trip out of the van on a full tank though ( if map quest is right, round trip=148miles-ish). Unless my calc's are off (I was never good at math, I shamefully admit).......? Maybe I should just accept the idea of a friend of mine's. He said that back when our van was built (again, it's a '94) it wasn't built with gas mileage in mind. Does anyone else think that's true?  curse high gas prices!!!
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Replying to: antique_maggie (Jul 07, 2008 10:25 am) If time or faster ground speed is more urgent to you, perhaps it might we less expensive to "rent" a smaller mini-van, mini-station wagon or rent the car of your dreams - for your long term trips. The "gasoline cost savings" by using a more fuel efficient rental could pay for the daily vehilce rental fees. And, you get to try a different vehicle for long distance travel. Great research opportinity for your future van replacement - when that special time comes. If wondering, my FIL (Father In Law) does that. He keeps his GAS HOG V8 4x4 GMC pickup for local driving and rents a fuel efficient vehicle for his long trips. Works for him.... Hope this idea helps as well.... .
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Replying to: spike99 (Jul 07, 2008 8:39 pm) P.S~ Would it help out any if I got it in for an alignment? It's off....not real badly, but enough to tell......
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Replying to: antique_maggie (Jul 08, 2008 10:59 am) Stuff like: - Closer to the ground means less wind drag. If you have a raised van, do lower it back down to factory ground clearance. - New shocks on all 4 tires (like Blistien or Rachos HD shocks) to reduce too much up/down movement help a little as well. Especially if pulling a trailer. - Smaller / lighter tires means less rubber weight to "get going". Especially if the axle gearing of your van already has "lugging" behavior. Lugging because its gearing is too high - for your road / hill conditions. - Pull away "slowly" from the stop lights / stop signs. Let others "wind vacum" your vehicle forward. LOL!. - Being slow on those hiway access ramps (like the big loop clover leafs). Today, I no longer bank my van on 2 wheels. Especially on those tighter clover leafs. - Less internal weight (like removing unneeded row of passender seats - until needed). My buddy removed his middle row of seats for his dogs. When he does passenger trips, he & his son re-installs his middle seat. Works for him. - Using cruise control and set to -3 mph slower then posted speed limit. Same speed as most transport trucks - in my local area. - Only use AC when needed. re: The high climate justifies the gas consumption of AC. No more running AC because one can. - Wheel aligment / wheel balance. - Ensure vehicle has good spark plugs, clean air filter, its thottle body is clean, its injectors are clean, its timing is properly set, etc. etc. Mechanical tune ups do save gas dollars in the long run... - Proper tire pressue (as stated on the tire and not in your manual) helps as well. Note: Tire pressure is based on towing and non-towing loads. One lbs rating doesn't fit all brands of tires. Therefore, be prepared to adjust some tires - based on their usage. As they say, every little bit helps. . |
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