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Mickey_D · 04-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Well, after FINALLY getting it running long enough to go through a tank, my little 4.3 CMFI Vortec is getting a whopping 10mpg.

I think most of this is due to it not idling right and I sit out in the Blazer during breaks and lunch. So for every 20 miles it travels, it does 90 minutes of idling. I'm going to try running this tank without idling during breaks to see what I get.

04-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#10
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Gas mileage...???? Well, after FINALLY getting it running long enough to go through a tank, my little 4.3 CMFI Vortec is getting a whopping 10mpg. I think most of this is due to it not idling right and I sit out in the Blazer during breaks and lunch. So for every 20 miles it travels, it does 90 minutes of idling. I'm going to try running this tank without idling during breaks to see what I get. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL