Gas milage

tsopps · 03-07-2004, 08:44 AM

Just got our new Titan about two weeks ago. Seems like its using alot of gas. Wondering what kind of milage everyones getting?

**CaliforniaTitan** · 03-07-2004, 08:45 AM

We are still avg'ing 15.3 so far w/53XX miles so far.

Chris

tsopps · 03-07-2004, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaTitan

We are still avg'ing 15.3 so far w/53XX miles so far.

Chris

Don't want to hear that.

Had hoped for closer to 19.

Canteen Titan · 03-07-2004, 08:55 AM

So far around 15-16 mpg, but I only have about 350 miles on the truck. This is also a combo of city & country driving. Hoping it will improve after the break-in period.

**CaliforniaTitan** · 03-07-2004, 09:01 AM

ts,

Most of our driving is commute 83 miles each way to work that includes freeway driving and sitting in traffic. We have yet to take the truck on a 'long haul'.

Chris

Sabre66 · 03-07-2004, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tsopps

Don't want to hear that.

Had hoped for closer to 19.

I believe there are some folks with a 2WD Titan's without the Big Tow and Off-road packages getting around 18 mpg average on the highway. I think there was one post of someone getting 20 mpg on a roadtrip keeping it under 65 mph.

Not to sound harsh, but if you were expecting to get 19 mpg you shouldn't have bought a full-size truck. I don't know of any full size trucks on the market that claim to get over 18 mpg as a highway ratin...and actually get it.

Either way i still think you'll enjoy having the Titan.

amacd · 03-08-2004, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabre66

I believe there are some folks with a 2WD Titan's without the Big Tow and Off-road packages getting around 18 mpg average on the highway. I think there was one post of someone getting 20 mpg on a roadtrip keeping it under 65 mph.

Not to sound harsh, but if you were expecting to get 19 mpg you shouldn't have bought a full-size truck. I don't know of any full size trucks on the market that claim to get over 18 mpg as a highway ratin...and actually get it.

Either way i still think you'll enjoy having the Titan.

The Dodge-Cummins diesel with 2wd gets around 21. Mine is 4wd and I get only 18, but it is also a 350 (1 ton). Still, when I can get an approved 5th wheel hitch that I am comfortable with, I will probably trade it in on a Titan.

tsopps · 03-08-2004, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabre66

I believe there are some folks with a 2WD Titan's without the Big Tow and Off-road packages getting around 18 mpg average on the highway. I think there was one post of someone getting 20 mpg on a roadtrip keeping it under 65 mph.

Not to sound harsh, but if you were expecting to get 19 mpg you shouldn't have bought a full-size truck. I don't know of any full size trucks on the market that claim to get over 18 mpg as a highway ratin...and actually get it.

Either way i still think you'll enjoy having the Titan.

We had a Silverado 4 wheel drive we traded for the Titan that got 19 mpg.

Sabre66 · 03-09-2004, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by amacd

The Dodge-Cummins diesel with 2wd gets around 21. Mine is 4wd and I get only 18, but it is also a 350 (1 ton). Still, when I can get an approved 5th wheel hitch that I am comfortable with, I will probably trade it in on a Titan.

Sorry about that. You're absolutely correct that some diesels get better than 20 mpg. Since the Titan isn't a diesel though i didn't even think to compare it to them.

Personally i hate the sound a diesel engine makes so it wasn't a consideration for me. And everyone i know that has F-150, Ram or Silverado 4X4 is lucky to get 16mpg on the highway. Either way the Titan was a good choice for me...hopefully it will be for you.

JS02 · 03-09-2004, 08:00 AM

You need to keep in mind that all diesels don't get 20 mpg. There are some that do but, most don't do that well. My 5.3 Sierra averaged about 16 mpg overall. It would get right at 20mpg only on the highway at 70 mph. My Titan at 3500 miles averages about 1 to 1.5 mpg less than my 5.3 did. It probably took at least 10000 miles for my 5.3 to get the best mileage. Most of the diesels in my company get about the same mileage as my Sierra. They just will tow a lot more and do it easier and take less fuel when towing.

texastitan · 03-09-2004, 09:25 AM

Had the Titan about 6 weeks. 3600 miles on it now. Took our first weekend road trip this past weekend. Drove 760 miles - 95% highway, 5% at our destinations. 60-80 mph on the highway. Final gas mileage - 16.4mpg.
Truck drove great, rides great, power to spare.

bg478 · 03-11-2004, 01:56 PM

How are people getting 15,16,17,or even 18 mpg? I have had my Titan SE 2WD CC (No Big Tow or Off-Road) since 12-24-03. I have just over 3,000 miles and have yet to get over 13 mpg. I also have not gone over 2000 rpm and keep it around 65 on the freeway. My driving is a combination of city and freeway, leaning towards more freeway driving. I have already done an oil change at 1000 miles. Any ideas?

bestatchess · 03-11-2004, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bg478

How are people getting 15,16,17,or even 18 mpg? I have had my Titan SE 2WD CC (No Big Tow or Off-Road) since 12-24-03. I have just over 3,000 miles and have yet to get over 13 mpg. I also have not gone over 2000 rpm and keep it around 65 on the freeway. My driving is a combination of city and freeway, leaning towards more freeway driving. I have already done an oil change at 1000 miles. Any ideas?

I have an LE CC 4x4 Big Tow, Off Road and I get a consistent 15 MPG, mixed city & highway, including smoking the occasional F150.

Do you have the parking brake on or something?

Seriously, maybe your computer is set to run too rich?

Pokey · 03-11-2004, 02:21 PM

I have a 2WD SE KC. I don't have the big tow or off road packages either. I have about 2000 miles and have yet to have a tank come in at under 16. I'd definitely have your service department look into it. That just doesn't sound right.

*tortuga* · 03-11-2004, 02:29 PM

averaged 4 tanks out and my best estimation just like everyone elses is about 15 mpg and that is with the occasional romp on the gas to whoop some teenager in a ford or chevy that accelerate hard just to prove their faster when low and behold the mighty Titan is on their *** while letting up on the gas. God the Titan is powerful!!! the Titan rocks!!!