Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: What is best mpg(US) I can expect on LBZ?

  1. #1
    New Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Posts
    1

    Default What is best mpg(US) I can expect on LBZ?

    Newbie to this forum with a strictly stock 06LBZ 4WDCCLB and only 5K miles on it. I currently get about 18mpg city and 22 highway by keeping the tach at 1600RPM. The reason I have so little mileage on the truck is that diesel prices here are still outrageous and I am afraid to try a vegetable oil conversion and don't want the hassle of cooking, filtering, and drying my own biodiesel. If I could be guaranteed 25mpg highway with EFILive, I'll buy one.
    Otherwise I will have a truck for sale. Veggie near Washington, DC USA

  2. #2
    Lifetime Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    4,936

    Default

    Welcome aboard man!

    Its not quite that simple as saying I want to get at least 25mpg hwy, you have to make your own tunes with EFILive or buy them from a tuner. If you want to learn how to tune and make lots of power and get good mileage then EFILive is right for you, but if you dont want to learn then you're probably better off with a handheld programmer.
    ~Erik~
    2013 Sonic RS Manual - 1.4L I4T E78, tuned, turbo mods, etc.
    2008 TrailBlazer SS 3SS AWD Summit White - LS2 E67/T42, bolt ons, suspension, etc.
    2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LT 4X4 Summit White - 4.2L I6 P10, lifted, wheels, etc.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Posts
    189

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by veggie View Post
    Newbie to this forum with a strictly stock 06LBZ 4WDCCLB and only 5K miles on it. I currently get about 18mpg city and 22 highway by keeping the tach at 1600RPM. The reason I have so little mileage on the truck is that diesel prices here are still outrageous and I am afraid to try a vegetable oil conversion and don't want the hassle of cooking, filtering, and drying my own biodiesel. If I could be guaranteed 25mpg highway with EFILive, I'll buy one.
    Otherwise I will have a truck for sale. Veggie near Washington, DC USA
    Your asking alot for a 7000K truck to get 25MPG. I achieved around 22 with tune.

    You not going to get much better than that with a Full Size Diesel Truck.
    2011 Chevy 2500HD LML 4x4 LTZ-Black
    -H&S Mini Maxx | MBRP 5" w/Muffler | 4" Rancho Lift | BMF REPR 20x9 DM | Mickey Thompson ATZ P3's 35/12.50's.

    2012 VW Jetta TDI - Daily Driver.

    SOLD - 06 LBZ

    EcoDieselRam Forum

Similar Threads

  1. Installing new ECM - What to expect??
    By juscruzn in forum Duramax LLY
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: February 1st, 2010, 09:46 AM
  2. learning curve /dpf /mileage,What should I expect
    By sledbuilder in forum Duramax 06 LLY / 06+ LBZ & LMM
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: October 21st, 2009, 03:36 PM
  3. Headers installed tomorrow what should I expect?
    By NewV in forum Gen III V8 Specific
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: September 17th, 2007, 04:33 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •