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bighaas79 · 02-17-2011, 08:58 PM

I've seen alot of the brand new vehicles not get quite the mileage they r supposed too, but it seems they get better with more miles. I personally think its because the motor is brand new and still pretty "tight". There is a break in period for any new motor. I'm guessing you will see improving mileage as the miles start to add up and everything loosens up. If you are in hilly country you might have been better to go with the 3.42 just to give you more get up and go to get you going up the hills. 3.08 i would think would have to work a little harder to get you up the same hill, meaning your foot is a little deeper in the throttle.

02-17-2011, 08:58 PM	#17
bighaas79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manly iowa Posts: 390	Re: what are you guys getting for mpg? I've seen alot of the brand new vehicles not get quite the mileage they r supposed too, but it seems they get better with more miles. I personally think its because the motor is brand new and still pretty "tight". There is a break in period for any new motor. I'm guessing you will see improving mileage as the miles start to add up and everything loosens up. If you are in hilly country you might have been better to go with the 3.42 just to give you more get up and go to get you going up the hills. 3.08 i would think would have to work a little harder to get you up the same hill, meaning your foot is a little deeper in the throttle.