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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #328361 is a reply to message #328360]

Wed, 17 January 2018 17:30

jimk

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Jim, Your corret on the driving habit.
As far as milage, you need to take average of at least 4-5 tank fulls to
get close as the tans never fill the same each time.
I know some will debate me on that, but I know what I have experianced over
milion miles on these.

On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 2:54 PM, James Hupy wrote:

> Get yourself a good vacuum gage and don't leave it in the package. INSTALL
> IT. Then watch it. When it registers below 7 inches of vacuum, lift up on
> the gas pedal, and manually downshift into second gear. Then proceed at 10
> to 12 inches of vacuum until you crest the hill. Then, up shift to 3rd. It
> will improve your fuel economy and make your engine last longer. You will
> have a bit more time to enjoy the view out the windshield, too.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
>
> On Jan 17, 2018 2:42 PM, "Vadim Jitkov" wrote:
>
> Keith V wrote on Thu, 21 September 2017 08:33
>> ...What do you do on hills to get an average of 8-9?
>
>
> Looking back at some older discussions, I noticed that this one did not
> generate any replies. I have the same question as Keith V - what is the
> best
> way to drive our GMC in the areas with lots of hills?
> --
> Vadim Jitkov
> '76 Glenbrook 26'
> Pullman, WA
>
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