Chevy Silverado 3/4 Ton

AdmnPower · 07-15-2006, 09:51 PM

Hello all, i currently drive a 2000 chevy silverado 3/4 ton truck. It has the 5.7L motor in it and i usually get around 13 mpg on a really good day maybe even 14. i was wondering if there are any good ways to increase the fuel econemy on it. I've already tried one of those engine program changers which didn't really help, i've also installed an aftermarker air box and filter which didn't help much either. any ideas would be greatly appreciated

bradrhale · 07-16-2006, 06:41 AM

get a different ride?? 3/4 tons are designed to be heavier application trucks and with that fuel mileage goes out the window. alot of what will help is driving habits.

AdmnPower · 07-16-2006, 12:41 PM

correction it's the 6.0L motor sorry

don · 11-08-2006, 02:55 AM

what it is your rearend is geared to low 3/4 ton is geared for work not cruising.

project88 · 11-08-2006, 06:54 AM

your doin great as it is man! id drive it on only good days.

STPETEBLUE · 12-03-2006, 08:36 PM

Put an egg between your foot and the go pedal.

edman87k5 · 12-03-2006, 09:36 PM

keep it under 50 mph so the revs stay low. HA, I am in the same boat with my 98 k2500, get a second or 3rd or so vehicle that gets better mileage and put most of your mileage on that.

07-15-2006, 09:51 PM	#1
AdmnPower Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	Chevy Silverado 3/4 Ton Hello all, i currently drive a 2000 chevy silverado 3/4 ton truck. It has the 5.7L motor in it and i usually get around 13 mpg on a really good day maybe even 14. i was wondering if there are any good ways to increase the fuel econemy on it. I've already tried one of those engine program changers which didn't really help, i've also installed an aftermarker air box and filter which didn't help much either. any ideas would be greatly appreciated

12-03-2006, 08:36 PM	#6
STPETEBLUE Full Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL and Waycross, GA Posts: 34	Put an egg between your foot and the go pedal. __________________ 2005 Silverado 3500 DRW 6.6L LLY/Ally 5 Spd \| LT \| EC \| LB\| '06 Silverado "Steel Bed" Tail Lights, '06 Towing Mirrors, VR Straps. Click here for more about The Florida Diesel Truck Club

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07-16-2006, 06:41 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	get a different ride?? 3/4 tons are designed to be heavier application trucks and with that fuel mileage goes out the window. alot of what will help is driving habits.

07-16-2006, 12:41 PM	#3
AdmnPower Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	correction it's the 6.0L motor sorry

11-08-2006, 02:55 AM	#4
don Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	what it is your rearend is geared to low 3/4 ton is geared for work not cruising.

11-08-2006, 06:54 AM	#5
project88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 135	your doin great as it is man! id drive it on only good days.

12-03-2006, 09:36 PM	#7
edman87k5 Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: above Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 10	keep it under 50 mph so the revs stay low. HA, I am in the same boat with my 98 k2500, get a second or 3rd or so vehicle that gets better mileage and put most of your mileage on that.