Small truck fuel mileage - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregbr · 07-08-2006, 11:17 PM

I'm looking for a daily driver small truck....Maybe a Chevy S-10 or Mazda B2300 with 4 cyl & 5 sp for the fuel mileage. What kinda mileage does your small truck get...please include brand of truck & eng/trans. Thanks ahead of time. Greg

wibilly · 07-09-2006, 04:19 PM

i've got a tired dodge dakota 3.9 auto 196000 miles probably in the 16-19 range never really checked it. i just fill it up when the low fuel light comes on 97 astro van was at 19 when i got it and droped to 16 when 02 senser triped a code

weasel29gm · 07-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Just got back from the Goodguys show in Columbus. Got 31.5 mpg, 99 S-10 2.2 5- speed. Set criuse at 62 and rolled!!!! Around town 25-26.

PanelDeland · 07-09-2006, 08:25 PM

I got about 29-30 with the combo weasel has with the AC.Somewhat underpowered for the TX plains where I lived at the time.It didn't like a headwind of over about 35-40 mph.and would have to be downshifted to 4th.That would drop the milage to about 20.I had a 90 Dakota and with the 3.9 I got about 25-26 with the air and an auto.I have a 2000 Dakota and it does about 18 around town and 21-23 on the hiway depending on AC and speed.All three,very reliable rides.The S-10 went 140,000 before I had to do much to it then it was a clutch and alternator.The 90 Dakota was totaled at about 60,000 miles with no repairs at all only brakes and oil changes.The 2000 has about 75,000 and has had brakes.It also had a control arm under warranty.
My F-I-L got about 26 in his GMC s-10 4X4 auto.86 model with the 4.3.I would look for the larger engine if I was using it for any hiway stuff or wanted to carry a topper or much in it.

Gordo · 07-09-2006, 10:12 PM

1998 S10 P/U 2.2L 5 SPD with 125K and counting, average 27 mpg. I'd buy another in a heartbeat!

07-08-2006, 11:17 PM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Small truck fuel mileage I'm looking for a daily driver small truck....Maybe a Chevy S-10 or Mazda B2300 with 4 cyl & 5 sp for the fuel mileage. What kinda mileage does your small truck get...please include brand of truck & eng/trans. Thanks ahead of time. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

07-09-2006, 04:19 PM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Small truck fuel mileage i've got a tired dodge dakota 3.9 auto 196000 miles probably in the 16-19 range never really checked it. i just fill it up when the low fuel light comes on 97 astro van was at 19 when i got it and droped to 16 when 02 senser triped a code __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

07-09-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Small truck fuel mileage Just got back from the Goodguys show in Columbus. Got 31.5 mpg, 99 S-10 2.2 5- speed. Set criuse at 62 and rolled!!!! Around town 25-26. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-09-2006, 08:25 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Small truck fuel mileage I got about 29-30 with the combo weasel has with the AC.Somewhat underpowered for the TX plains where I lived at the time.It didn't like a headwind of over about 35-40 mph.and would have to be downshifted to 4th.That would drop the milage to about 20.I had a 90 Dakota and with the 3.9 I got about 25-26 with the air and an auto.I have a 2000 Dakota and it does about 18 around town and 21-23 on the hiway depending on AC and speed.All three,very reliable rides.The S-10 went 140,000 before I had to do much to it then it was a clutch and alternator.The 90 Dakota was totaled at about 60,000 miles with no repairs at all only brakes and oil changes.The 2000 has about 75,000 and has had brakes.It also had a control arm under warranty. My F-I-L got about 26 in his GMC s-10 4X4 auto.86 model with the 4.3.I would look for the larger engine if I was using it for any hiway stuff or wanted to carry a topper or much in it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 07-09-2006 at 08:28 PM.

07-09-2006, 10:12 PM	#5
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Re: Small truck fuel mileage 1998 S10 P/U 2.2L 5 SPD with 125K and counting, average 27 mpg. I'd buy another in a heartbeat! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.



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