mileage for a 4.3
jveik
04-30-2007, 03:39 PM
well, i decided i couldnt wait to drive a truck while im rebuilding my other one anymore, so i bought a 95 k-1500 with a 5 speed, 4x4 and that 4.3 v-6 (i think it's the one that's the equivalent of a 350 that is missing two cylinders).
my main question here is what kind of mileage is the little 4.3, coupled with a 5 speed stick, capable of? the guy i bought it from says it should pull down around 20 on the highway in top gear if i keep it at 60 miles an hour. anyone here know the city mileage that is typical for these setups?
my main question here is what kind of mileage is the little 4.3, coupled with a 5 speed stick, capable of? the guy i bought it from says it should pull down around 20 on the highway in top gear if i keep it at 60 miles an hour. anyone here know the city mileage that is typical for these setups?
markqc
04-30-2007, 08:15 PM
I usually get around 750km per tank combined city & highway on my 96 (2 wheel drive 5 spd 60% hwy/40% City). I would think you can easily get 20 mpg, more if it is all highway and you are not so heavy on your foot. I guess you can get around 550km per tank in the city.
Mark
Mark
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