the v6 s 10 a few questions

kenwood guy · 02-23-2005, 10:54 PM

how many miles to the gallon does the 6cyl run??? and does the s 10 come with a towing hitch??? and I read that the max towing capacity is around 4000 is this true?? and one more question when towing do you do it on drive or overdrive???

OverBoardProject · 02-23-2005, 11:51 PM

There are 2 different v6 engines, a 2.8L... and a 4.3L.

2.8L engines have weak crank journals, so their bottom end doesn't last as long as it should, however I'm getting around 25mpg on my auto, 4x4 blazer. It's not my choice engine for towing, but it does get the job done.

The 4.3L does have a good bottom end, and a fair amount of towing ability. They are the best 6 cylinder chevy motor, but they are kinda gas pigs. I don't know what milage to expect since I have never had one.

put a complete tow package on, and take your time while driving with a 4000lb trailer and you should be fine. but first check with your insurance company they might not cover you if they figure that the trailer is too much weight for the truck

S-10's don't come with a trailer hitch, although some might have had them installed as a dealer option. Trailer hitches don't cost that much, and I had a special rear bumper welded up with a 2" reciever hitch built in

Where I live we require trailer brakes for any trailer weighing more than 2000lbs

And finally Never tow a trailer while in OverDrive. I had a boss burn out a new transmission doing that, and the warranty wouldn't cover it.

kenwood guy · 02-24-2005, 07:16 PM

great advice but the gas pig thing sucks big time what is the how many miles to the gallon does this truck go???? the 6 cyl that is I drive a 91 caprice and I think it gets less then 19 or18 to the gallon if the truck gets a few more ill be happy with that... by the way I dont plan on towing more then 2000lbs maybe even less then 1500 how does a 4cyl stand up to that weight???

OverBoardProject · 02-24-2005, 08:30 PM

If you use a 4 banger try getting a 2.5L, 5 speed and it should get work fine. It'll still be slow towing up hills.

If you use a 4x4 you can install a posi-lock system on the front end ( a cable system which bypasses the vacume operated front axcle lock ) which allows you to drive in 2wd low range when you need the extra torque

kenwood guy · 02-24-2005, 08:35 PM

well i plan on getting an s 10 xtreme 6cyl im just concerned on the gas thing now

dmbrisket 51 · 02-24-2005, 09:32 PM

98 4.3l owner here, the gas mileage, as with any engin depends on how much led is in your foot, if i drive nicely mostly highway, ill get upwords of 25 miles to the gallon, mostly city miles is 19 to 21, and if i drive like a jackass, which as any 18 year old has the tendency to do now and again, im pushen 11 miles to the gallon.... 4K sounds awfuly heavy for a 1/4 ton truck, i think you would be realy pushen a 4.3l chevy to pull that much behind you, my moms full sized ford 150 (went with the ford because the 1500 had less towing capacity) is only rated to tow 8000 pounds, alwase in overdrive while city driving, once cruseing, for better gas mileage it is ok to put it into OD, never ever ever ever set cruse while towing, and never try accelerating much while in OD... but if i was you and wanted to lug that kind of weight, i would look full sized truck, the s 10 might do it, but it will have some struggleing, and that does nothing but excessive wear and tare to the vehical, if you go 4 banger, especally 2.2l forget towing, 2.5, i would maby hall but still i wouldnt tow, and the most i would do is a bass boat on my 4.3... when in doubt, MORE POWER!

Rmbodie · 02-25-2005, 03:51 AM

I have an 89 with 4.3 TBI , I get 20 plus with oversized tires(31") . have two buddies with mid 90's models that get better .

movin2stereo · 02-25-2005, 05:27 AM

I have a 4.3 and get 10 miles and I think there is something wrong with her.

dmbrisket 51 · 02-25-2005, 06:06 AM

movin2 you are runen way rich or have another fuel related problem if your only gettin 10 to the gallon (assumeing that you didnt tell us kilomiters, if you did you have an even bigger problem lol)

rlith · 02-25-2005, 06:59 AM

A well tuned 4.3 should get around 17-19 local, 22-24 hwy

movin2stereo · 02-25-2005, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmbrisket 51

movin2 you are runen way rich or have another fuel related problem if your only gettin 10 to the gallon (assumeing that you didnt tell us kilomiters, if you did you have an even bigger problem lol)

I was talking miles.I am getting a code stating it's runnin rich.As soon as I get the cash I'm gonna buy some new 02 sensors.I just found out that they need replaced after 100,000 mile.Mine has 106,000.I think I'm gonna replace them all.

chevyfan4life · 02-27-2005, 12:14 PM

I have a 1988 2.8 and I was wondering if the TBI setup off a 4.3 will work if I put the 2.8 injectors in it.

OverBoardProject · 02-27-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyfan4life

I have a 1988 2.8 and I was wondering if the TBI setup off a 4.3 will work if I put the 2.8 injectors in it.

the web pages say yes it will wrk, however since I never tried it I won't promise anything

Rmbodie · 02-28-2005, 01:26 AM

They have different model numbers in my haynes manual and CFM numbers . Curious though . Hope that it does not run rich . Do both units look like the same mount and wires?

kenwood guy · 03-10-2005, 12:41 AM

i got a question does the s10 xtreme come with a tow hitch (the ones behind the lic plate???) if not can i throw one on???

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