They were for SD....
That boy ain't right...but I'm ok with that
They were for SD....
That boy ain't right...but I'm ok with that
Those trucks are lucky to get 10 MPG especially if they are out of tune.
A good friend has an 87 Suburban he uses to pull a pop up camper. Says it gets 10 MPG sitting, idling, driving or towing........
Those trucks are lucky to get 10 MPG especially if they are out of tune.
A good friend has an 87 Suburban he uses to pull a pop up camper. Says it gets 10 MPG sitting, idling, driving or towing........
Is an 87 fuel injected or just a carb? Our 88 pickup gets over 18 most of the time so I was thinking this would be closer to 15 at least. It is an 89 so it is fuel injected. Our 83 pickup gets about 12. The 78 is much worse but she's grounded to the farm now. She is falling off the frame and every time we turn a corner, we expect the cab to just roll off the truck! She stays on the farm now. Good for patrolling the woods. I don't have to worry about scratching the paint on branches since there's no paint left.
My 04 GMC (4WD) is lucky to get 17 on the hi-way running the cruise control. Might see 18 on level ground. It is a 5.2 and I am sure pulling the extra 4WD gear around has an effect on over all mileage.
My van averaged 14.3 on a 4 K mile road trip.
The fuel injection on the older Chevy's is a throttle body unit not unlike a carburetor with the injectors in the air stream. Not as efficient as direct injection on the newer models.
Not trying to talk you out of the truck. Wish you luck.
If it is an 87 it could be carbed.
There's just something to said for an older vehicle though.My 88 Chevy Silverado averages 18 or better. I think the best I have done with it is around 23 when I road trip to see my son. That truck gets me in trouble though. It is happiest cruising at 70 and police don't appreciate that. They can also see whether or not I have my seatbelt on so I end up contributing to what I call their seatbelt fund.
There's just something to said for an older vehicle though.
1. They don't make as good a quality now.
2. Older usually is easier to work on. Like you said.
3. Simple, no-frills point a-b transportation. Less bells & whistles to break or go wrong.
I make regular trips to/from Indy/Bloomington. My old Dodge burns 1/4 tank round-trip on average. I don't drive older rides because I have to. Its a choice! I just prefer older stuff.
Good man! Does he have the automotive stethoscope with him too? There's a tool that comes in handy, sometimes!Yep...that's my thinking. He has the timing light ready and his valve gauge to check engine compression. BBL
Shhh! Jack knifed semi. Still sitting here…Cell phone related accident?????
I'm not worried, I get paid by the hourFeel for ya Frosty, sucks just having to sit there.