Blogs: 0 (Add) Vehicle: 05 Chevy Silverado w/Max Joined: Feb 2006 Member # 541 From: NH
Posted - July 5 2006 : 3:51p
can anyone tell me what the sweet spot is for my 2005 Chevy 3500, Duramax engine, 4X4 Dually Crew Cab, long bed with auto trans and 3.73 gears. I know the sweet spot to run my 2003 Harley is 53 mph for the best fuel economy and all around performance, not saying I run her there but that is the best spot for the bike if'n I want to get the best mileage for my $. I was just wondering if anyone new where the best spot for my truck is in regular mode and also in tow/haul mode, there must be a certain RPM for the best fuel economy empty and towing my 9000# TT. If anyone has this info I would appreciate if they were to pass it on to me so I can be a educated consumer. Thanks
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- July 5 2006 : 8:41p
Generally, the most economical way to run it is to get her up to overdrive and then run at the lowest rpm/speed you can while in overdrive - loaded or empty.
But you're driving a 1-ton truck friend. Why are you worried about fuel mileage? Your best bet is to leave it parked except for when you have to drive it.
Blogs: 0 (Add) Vehicle: 05 Chevy Silverado w/Max Joined: Feb 2006 Member # 541 From: NH
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- July 6 2006 : 5:15p
I am not really worring about the fuel mileage but it does pay be to an educated consumer and I do only use it when need as it is 13 months old and has just turned 4000 miles.
Blogs: 0 (Add) Vehicle: 05 Chevy Silverado w/Max Joined: Feb 2006 Member # 541 From: NH
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- July 7 2006 : 9:30a
Well it never hurts to have to much knowledge but then again you can never have enough knowledge and as it is I might not ever need the sweet spot but it is good to know where it is if I am ever asked the same question.
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Posted - July 5 2006 : 3:51p
