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justinburnett · 10-18-2010, 10:50 PM

I only get about 10mpg highway. 250, th400, 3/4T 4x4. I don't really think I have much to complain about. It's a big-ass old beater that can haul anything I've thrown at it so far and go anywhere I've wanted it to go. Thought about the 700r4 swap a few times, but every time it comes up, I figure I could probably fill both tanks quite a few times and still come up ahead. Also, I've heard so much bad about those trannys, I know people say if they're built right they can handle a load on 'em but... maybe just superstition or something. Anyway I hope you figure out your problem.

P.S. I solved my commuting issue by buying a 1979 Datsun 210 for $300 that gets almost 40mpg, so I don't really care about spending the extra gas now when I need it. If the truck was my only vehicle I'd be in trouble 'cause I often have to commute from The Dalles to Portland (about 85 miles) for work.

10-18-2010, 10:50 PM	#25
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: Eight MPG?! I only get about 10mpg highway. 250, th400, 3/4T 4x4. I don't really think I have much to complain about. It's a big-ass old beater that can haul anything I've thrown at it so far and go anywhere I've wanted it to go. Thought about the 700r4 swap a few times, but every time it comes up, I figure I could probably fill both tanks quite a few times and still come up ahead. Also, I've heard so much bad about those trannys, I know people say if they're built right they can handle a load on 'em but... maybe just superstition or something. Anyway I hope you figure out your problem. P.S. I solved my commuting issue by buying a 1979 Datsun 210 for $300 that gets almost 40mpg, so I don't really care about spending the extra gas now when I need it. If the truck was my only vehicle I'd be in trouble 'cause I often have to commute from The Dalles to Portland (about 85 miles) for work.