gas mileage in a suburban? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

papa g · 06-27-2002, 11:46 AM

hi!!! i am new to this forum and i have a question. i just got an 85 c20 suburban, with the 454 4barrel carb. auto towing package etc, i do not know the axle ratio. what kind of gas mileage can i expect from it??? its got 130K on the odometer and immaculate. i appreciate all replys.

2nova2 · 06-27-2002, 12:17 PM

I think if you got 10 at any point you would be lucky

68 Suburban · 06-27-2002, 02:46 PM

Buddy of mine had one and 8 mpg was all he could muster.

PushinPebbles · 06-27-2002, 05:33 PM

I have a 88 burban W/throttle body fuel injection.............350/700R-4.............4x4 w/ 3.73's............I was told when i bought it , it got 18mpg's ..............hard to beleive but there are exceptions i guess

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-27-2002, 05:52 PM

My new 02 Burb just got 18.9 with the cruise at 75 and the AC on, with 6 adults riding YAHOO

Wasted Income · 06-27-2002, 07:29 PM

My '92 K1500 with 3.42s and 161K miles regularly gets between 16-18 on the highway (If I'm not always stomping on it to listen to the Flowmasters)

PushinPebbles · 06-27-2002, 11:07 PM

lmao.............not bad for a 4x4 cinder block huh?...........my ride to high school........................now we have the money my dad wants to use it as a tow rig..................so now Its goin to be lifted 9 in. and have 38 in tires..........................little does he know that there is gonna be 4 10's in the back..............hehe.........it needs new carpet..............it smells like packing grease inside but im working on it...................wish me luck.......................

jflem3 · 06-28-2002, 11:33 AM

my 71' 402 /400/3.54 w/ 10.50/16.5BFG AT's gets about 10 around toen and 11.5 on the highway

the 90' suburban 454/400 TBI 3.73 w 275/70/17 goodyear ATS's pretty much 10-11 everywhere.

an overdrive trans would pay big dividends. for the BB burbs.

toms68cst · 06-28-2002, 12:30 PM

We get around 10-12mpg mostly around-town mixed driving on our 90 350efi. I'm not sure about highway. I don't expect much bertter than 15-17mpg.

2nova2 · 06-28-2002, 12:46 PM

Hey guys papa g doesen't have a 350 or efi ! he has a 3/4 ton 454 Burb. So im sure he won't be getting 15-17 mpg. 454s don't pass to many gas stations but they sure can tow.

06-27-2002, 11:46 AM	#1
papa g Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somerset ky Posts: 1	gas mileage in a suburban? hi!!! i am new to this forum and i have a question. i just got an 85 c20 suburban, with the 454 4barrel carb. auto towing package etc, i do not know the axle ratio. what kind of gas mileage can i expect from it??? its got 130K on the odometer and immaculate. i appreciate all replys.

06-27-2002, 12:17 PM	#2
2nova2 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 615	I think if you got 10 at any point you would be lucky __________________ 72 GMC Burb barn door 4X4 350/350 PS PB Tilt ( gone but not forgooten) 64 Chevy II V8 Loaded Wagon 2004 Chevy 2500 HD Sonoma County, Northern CA

06-27-2002, 02:46 PM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Buddy of mine had one and 8 mpg was all he could muster. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-27-2002, 05:33 PM	#4
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	I have a 88 burban W/throttle body fuel injection.............350/700R-4.............4x4 w/ 3.73's............I was told when i bought it , it got 18mpg's ..............hard to beleive but there are exceptions i guess __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-27-2002, 05:52 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,220	My new 02 Burb just got 18.9 with the cruise at 75 and the AC on, with 6 adults riding YAHOO __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

06-27-2002, 07:29 PM	#6
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	My '92 K1500 with 3.42s and 161K miles regularly gets between 16-18 on the highway (If I'm not always stomping on it to listen to the Flowmasters) __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-27-2002, 11:07 PM	#7
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	lmao.............not bad for a 4x4 cinder block huh?...........my ride to high school........................now we have the money my dad wants to use it as a tow rig..................so now Its goin to be lifted 9 in. and have 38 in tires..........................little does he know that there is gonna be 4 10's in the back..............hehe.........it needs new carpet..............it smells like packing grease inside but im working on it...................wish me luck....................... __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-28-2002, 11:33 AM	#8
jflem3 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Davisburg, MI. USA Posts: 124	mileage my 71' 402 /400/3.54 w/ 10.50/16.5BFG AT's gets about 10 around toen and 11.5 on the highway the 90' suburban 454/400 TBI 3.73 w 275/70/17 goodyear ATS's pretty much 10-11 everywhere. an overdrive trans would pay big dividends. for the BB burbs. __________________ Jim Davisburg, MI 69 Camaro SS LT-1/6-spd 71 C-20custom deluxe burb 402/400 (gonna get back to it) 72 C-10base burb 350/3-spd 79-VW Scirocco GT-3 race car 2.0L/5-spd 02 chevy suburban LT Supercharged dropped on 22's

06-28-2002, 12:30 PM	#9
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	We get around 10-12mpg mostly around-town mixed driving on our 90 350efi. I'm not sure about highway. I don't expect much bertter than 15-17mpg. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-28-2002, 12:46 PM	#10
2nova2 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 615	Hey guys papa g doesen't have a 350 or efi ! he has a 3/4 ton 454 Burb. So im sure he won't be getting 15-17 mpg. 454s don't pass to many gas stations but they sure can tow. __________________ 72 GMC Burb barn door 4X4 350/350 PS PB Tilt ( gone but not forgooten) 64 Chevy II V8 Loaded Wagon 2004 Chevy 2500 HD Sonoma County, Northern CA



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