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Hello,

I purchased my 79 4x4 because I believed it, being a 4 cyl, would get good gas mileage, or, at least-reasonable gas mileage.

However, I am getting 15 MPG at 55 mph highway-which is horrendous-considering a GMC Savannah cube truck (14 footer) gets 20 mpg at that speed, highway!

I am going to put a 5 speed tranny in it, but even then-what kind of mileage am I looking at? I really like this truck, I don't want to get rid of it, but I do want to get better mileage out of it!

So, what kind of mileage are you guys getting out of yours?

P.S. Some friends just bought a Jeep Southeast w/ the 4.0 inline 6 cyl, and it got very close to 30 mpg on the highway.. Why can't these trucks do better than that?

Well you should get better mileage than that! I would say average is anywhere around mid to upper 20's MPG. Probably a little less with a 4x4, but should still be better than 15 MPG. I estimated my stock 2wd '80 automatic a couple different times. 1st time I got approx. 22 MPG and the 2nd time approx. 27. I am guessing I had a good run with a lot more highway miles the 2nd time. I believe mileage goes down when the weather is colder too, but you should still get better than 15. I would say make sure you are tuned up and things are running properly. Proper tire pressure and clean air filter can help increase MPG. A better carb and intake and switching to electronic ignition would help some with mileage and performance. I am sure there are many other little things that make a difference that I haven't mentioned. Don't get discouraged with the LUV though, they are good little trucks!

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i have a 76 2wd 4cly with a 3 speed automatic i get right around 20 on avarge you should try a good tune up oil,filter plugs wires dis. cap and rotor points condincer air filter fuel filter set tire pressuer to around 35 psi check trans fulid and gear oli in the rear end and let us know how much it helps make shure your exoust is not stoped up look at night after you have driven it a long way and look underneath to see if any of the pipe is glowing chery red if so time to replace the evoust

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Mine sucks. About 15 at best last time I checked. My EGR line is broken, might have something to do with it. I don't drive it much... not sure what all is going on with it right now.

My 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4.7L gets 17. I drive it.

My 80 2 wd 4 speed is currently getting 28 MPH!

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80 4x4 I get 26-27 at 60-65, 23-24 in town

32.5 mpg and rising. I have a lot of things that I would like to do with this truck yet so I expect to get it up to at least 35. I work with a guy who was getting 50 with his 2.2L diesel and that would be a dream come true but I will stay on the realistic side for now.

Regards,
Bob

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Wolfsburg, is your avatar from a movie? Actually, my estimation isn't 15 mpg, it's more like 12 mpg. Actually, that's really unlikely-but I am going by the gauge, and it's not good. (Gauges don't mean anything, though, to be honest). I also misjudged the rpms @55. It SOUNDS like it's winding out, but it really isn't. I can LIVE with 27 MPG, but I would love to do the 5 speed swap.

I am going to get more legroom out of this truck, and I have a plan, I have a good plan!! I am going to bring this truck down in a few days and really have a look at it. I took it for a spin and it seemed pretty capable offroad, it went right through sand, etc. I will get a more accurate review of the mileage soon. Pray for me, guys, I am bringing this thing down here quite a ways in a few days!!

The best way would be to fill up the tank until it is ready to spill out the fill hose, then take a trip and keep track of the miles. Fill it up full again and see how much gas it used then do the math.

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My 79 longbed with 4-speed is bone stock and missing the egr crossover pipe. I am averaging about 26 and got around 28 on a recent trip to Virginia and back. I would rule out the egr as a gas mileage issue. How's your carb?

I'm not sure.. I am anxious to get this little truck down here, it has been complication after complication and now I am riding a moped through rainstorms lol! If I have the $ and time, I will rebuild the carb regardless. Before I bring the little truck down here, I am going to do a complete tune-up. I can live with 28 mpg, but I have my mind set on the 5 speed anyway lol!

I'm workin on gettin mine ready for a 5-speed as well. My problem is that I bought a tranny from an 88 p'up with a 2.3 in it, and it requires a clutch disc with more splines. I am having trouble getting the right answer as to whcih clutch will work without any major modifications. If you do not have a 5-speed yet, I would suggest getting one from an older p'up with a 1.8 or 1.9 in it. You will also need the front driveshaft yoke from the same truck.

This is good information. When I get my truck, I have a good idea on how to move the pedals back to get more legroom. I will do what it takes to make this truck mine... I got it from an elderly couple who used to go to church with my boss's brother. People pay millions of dollars to have a home that has a view like theirs does.. literally a rock waterfall and a flowing stream, it's breathtaking. Anyway, the guy didn't want to overcharge for the truck, but it was sentimental to him, and I told him I intend to restore it. He had taken GREAT care of it, and I want to honor that by making it a truck I can be proud of. Let me know if you have any other complications, or what you find out. I know there is a transmission out there for me, and I know it will come to me when it is time.

one more thing you might wont to chek about your gas millage check if any of your breaks are dragind i have a 93 c2500 my right front calaper was sticking bad i fixed it i went from geting 9mpg to 16mpg

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BTW: Others on this site have said in the past that an older rear drive Impulse 5-speed will work as well, but make sure to get that front driveshaft yoke. I don't want you to end up like me staring at my 5-speed in my trailer every time I walk past it to drive my LUV!

I know it may be hard to believe but about 10 years ago I was getting 38mpg in my 79' Mikado. My dad had installed a different type of carb on it which I'm not sure of. I had to replace it a few years back and I was getting about 23mpg. Now I get 20mpg after getting the head completely redone and all top of the line tune up parts. I think it is my stock carb that got put into it.

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LOL any chance your dad can say what kind of carb he put on there? If he says "Off of an 80cc dirtbike" I will get a 5 speed LOL!

my truck gets right around 18mpg which isnt great but its also got a v6 and 33's i expected stock to get way better than that.

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i get 20 in my 2 wheel drive and im going 65 every where and up hills all the time .... r u in the gas alot cause that might be why u r geting low gass milage

Mine just went up again. At this rate I will be getting 200mpg by the end of this year.

Regards,
Bob

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