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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-27-2012, 11:04 AM
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Posted By JohnB
Jeff, Yes you are correct in your thinking....

Jeff,

Yes you are correct in your thinking. 45mph is about the magic point where the power to pull and drag seems to start eating up the fuel at a faster rate.

I bought one of the Scan Gage...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 12-28-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
It depends on the engine. Some of the older big...

It depends on the engine. Some of the older big blocks ran better on high test for towing. However on the newer engines they are so tuned to run right at 87 octane that going to hi test really...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 12-28-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Bummer. Here I was "hoping" you had some magic...

Bummer. Here I was "hoping" you had some magic elixir I could add to the tank... :smile: Esso use to put a tiger in your tank and I could use him right about now...:lol:
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 12-27-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Jim, you stated "Excursion" and then 19mpg..... ...

Jim, you stated "Excursion" and then 19mpg..... Did you do a typo and mean "Expedition"?

There is a few cylinders difference between the 2... and if you do have some secret to getting 19 mpg...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-24-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Opps didn't read the 3rd page. I see Grits...

Opps didn't read the 3rd page. I see Grits posted the same pure gas site

Grits, what rear axle and how many speed tranny do you have? and rear tire size? And what speed do your tow at. If your...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-24-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Jim, I 110% agree on the ethanol dropping the...

Jim, I 110% agree on the ethanol dropping the fuel mileage. My V10 does not even like the thought of it...


I did bump into this site Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-25-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Roar WOW that is great! Wish they had an...

Roar

WOW that is great! Wish they had an Elixir…. That we could add to the big gassers to help boost the mileage and didn’t mess up the engine in the process and be affordable. I know mine...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-10-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Yes, the Dmax has many running after it trying...

Yes, the Dmax has many running after it trying to catch up with the fuel mileage. This is one of the biggest parts of your fuel mileage gain.

Now to Alley, yes they are nice too and the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-10-2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Ah, I missed that little tid bit. That explains...

Ah, I missed that little tid bit. That explains a lot. Darn, I thought you had a silver bullet for us gasser guys….

The hills verses the flats, some of this is the size of the drive train to the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-09-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Don, WOW!! Is that the 6.0 with the 4.10...

Don, WOW!!

Is that the 6.0 with the 4.10 rear end?

I could never approach that with my 2003 K2500 Suburban. I know you are flatter over then then here in Ohio, but still WOW... Great for you....
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-07-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Frank What did you use to get with the Que? ...

Frank

What did you use to get with the Que?

That new HiLo of yours is really Low on the wind resistance and that is what can really eat fuel. And by the way, dog gone it I missed getting the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-07-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
I take it that Ohio is an ethanol state? ...

I take it that Ohio is an ethanol state?

There's some pockets here in NY that have it - 10% mixture seems to be the norm.

Is the mixture the same there?[/quote]

Steve

Something in Ohio...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-06-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,266
Posted By JohnB
Here are 3 TV’s towing 2 different campers. ...

Here are 3 TV’s towing 2 different campers.

All at Towing 60 MPH. All with Tow Haul on. That is all I tow to.

2002 K1500 Tahoe Towing 2004 T2499. Camper close to empty but some “stuff” ~...
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