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| Author: | Tomone [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:33 am ] |
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Would anyone hazard a guess on what sort of fuel mileage a 2wd 3.0 diesel would average-would 5mpg better than a 4x4 3.0 be reasonable? |
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| Author: | Silverdiesel [ Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:19 pm ] |
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I would say no- these engines become pretty consistent MPG wise loaded with vehicle weight or not- diesels love to lug and 300 to 400 lbs of extra 4WD weight is not going to make a difference-- If some one does not come out with a F/S SUV soon the CRD GC is going to be my choice for the next SUV next to my Liberty and while MPG's are important- I feel going to the 4WD version is not going to make any significant difference. |
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| Author: | Tomone [ Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:38 am ] |
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Tnks, I would agree that the weight would not make a difference but as I understand it the GC is awd with a selectable low range, so it would seem that not driving the front would have to make a difference, ? The 2wd would blow big time in the winter but if the extra mpg are there it might be worth the aggrevation. |
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| Author: | bugnout [ Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:19 pm ] |
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I did a little non-scientific test in November after the winter blend was out, alternated weeks driving in fulltime and in 2wd and found It took about 1/2 gal more per tank. Conservatively, thats 10mi in 350mi (my weekly mileage) is less 3% difference. which is in the noise (less than the margin of error of this unscientific test.) The combination of driving in FT and the weight difference may be around 5% lower mpg, worse case. |
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