2006 Chevrolet Truck Just Got This Pickup Gas Mileage 17 0 5 3 Motor 3 73 Gears

2006 CHEVROLET TRUCK
83,000 MILES
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RANDY BILLINGS
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i just got this pickup gas mileage 17.0 5.3 motor 3.73 gears auto trans I had 2000 the same way got 19 or better the rpms are higher on this pickup what would different
Dec 14, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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if the rpms are higher than the last truck that would account for the difference in milage.

If the tire size is not the same that could contribute to that
Dec 14, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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