2004 Durmax mileage tests:
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TRUCK INFORMATION: |
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Year |
2004 |
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Make |
Chevrolet |
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Model |
Silverado |
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Engine |
Duramax |
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Transmission |
Allison – 5 speed |
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Type |
1 ton Dooley |
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Style |
Ex - cab |
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Fuel |
Diesel |
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Weight of truck |
8,100 |
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TRAILER INFORMATION: |
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Year |
1996 |
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Make |
Travel Supreme |
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Type |
Wide body |
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Length |
37’ |
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Weight |
16,300 |
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Mesa, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ |
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Elevation Mesa |
1,241 |
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Elevation Flagstaff |
7,000 |
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Elevation climb to Flagstaff |
5,759 |
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Miles (one way) tough climbing |
177 miles |
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MPG with chip (home to beginning of mountains) |
11.5 mpg |
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MPG without chip (mountain driving) |
7.2 mpg |
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MPG with chip (mountain driving) |
9.1 mpg |
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Speed climbing with chip |
54 |
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Speed climbing without chip |
51 |
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Pulling 5th wheel trailer |
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No comparison data Flagstaff to Mesa |
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Air Conditioner |
0n 100% of the time |
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TOTAL weight (truck & 5th wheel) |
24,400 |
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Mesa, AZ to Coolidge, AZ to Mesa, AZ |
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Elevation Mesa |
1,241 |
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Elevation Coolidge |
1,426 |
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Total elevation climb to Coolidge |
185 |
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Miles (round trip) |
114 miles |
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MPG Without chip |
8.6 mpg |
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MPG With chip |
10.6 mpg |
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Average speed |
65 -67 |
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Pulling 5th wheel trailer |
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Air Conditioner |
0n 100% of the time |
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TOTAL weight (truck & 5th wheel) |
24,400 |
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Semi - Flat land freeway driving – without 5th wheel trailer |
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Near perfect conditions |
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Cruise control |
On |
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Miles driven |
164 miles |
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Average speed … with chip |
65 - 67 |
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MPG Without chip … without chip |
16.5 – 17.5 mpg |
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MPG With chip |
21.5 mpg |
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Air Conditioner |
0n 100% of the time |