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I want a 4WD but only need a 2WD. Since I drive alot, I am trying to justify it. The sticker for the 2wd limited crewmax says 16city and 20hwy. 14/18 for 4wd. What do you guys think?
Which engine?i read a review where the chevy got the worse l,ileage in real world on edmonds
The GMC engines with the fuel management systems have been a big disappointment mileage wise in actual driving despite higher mileage ratings.Check any of the various magazine comparisons and this will be quite evident.i read a review where the chevy got the worse l,ileage in real world on edmonds
If the result is sluggish engine response as with the GMC engines using cylinder deactivation,I can live without the extra mpg or two.It would be interesting to see what sort of figure Toyota could attain, using cylinder deactivation with their more modern (non pushrod) engine technology.
The 2wd's I looked at this weekend had 4.30 gears.. Pretty impressive to get 20mpg with 4.30 gears.. The 6 speed helps I'd imagine.I beleive gearing is the reason for the difference. 2wd has 4.10 and 4wd has 4.30, then add the weight difference.
The cylinder deactivation is supposed to help economy out by 10% from what I read on both the GM and chrysler. It would be nice to see the 381hp tundra get 22mpgIf the result is sluggish engine response as with the GMC engines using cylinder deactivation,I can live without the extra mpg or two.
The non pushrod technology you speak of isn't modern. It's been around for a long time... Just not utilized like it has been in the last 2 decades.It would be interesting to see what sort of figure Toyota could attain, using cylinder deactivation with their more modern (non pushrod) engine technology.
You are missing two key words in your statement.Those words being "up to".The cylinder deactivation can only achieve the advertised figures on level roads,while at constant speeds.Unless you live on an absolutely flat prairie and never accelerate or deaccelerate,those figures simply aren't possible.if you drive in normal traffic or in normal terrain,the possible gains will decrease substancially.Just check out some of the online or magazine tests and you will see that the GMC engines with this system produce less fuel mileage than comparable sized engines without this system in normal all around driving.The cylinder deactivation is supposed to help economy out by 10% from what I read on both the GM and chrysler.
You must need all eight cylinders to race to find a place to live up at McMurray?You are missing two key words in your statement.Those words being "up to".The cylinder deactivation can only achieve the advertised figures on level roads,while at constant speeds.Unless you live on an absolutely flat prairie and never accelerate or deaccelerate,those figures simply aren't possible.if you drive in normal traffic or in normal terrain,the possible gains will decrease substancially.Just check out some of the online or magazine tests and you will see that the GMC engines with this system produce less fuel mileage than comparable sized engines without this system in normal all around driving.
Actially I have owned my home in Fort Mcmurray for 16 years and I am pleased that it has increased in value to over 4 times the original purchase price.You must need all eight cylinders to race to find a place to live up at McMurray?![]()