'98 S-10 ZR2 Gas Mileage Statistics
Starting from the first tank of gas I have calculated my MPG numbers
on every tank that I have used. Unfortunately I discovered a
discrepancy in my fuel mileage numbers stemming from incorrectly
printed credit card receipts that I used to record my mileage. As a
result I have removed all previous figures and have started over
with a more accurate (if you want something done right, do it
yourself) method of recording mileage. My truck is factory original
with no performance modifications. It has an automatic transmission.
I run only 93 octane fuel.
M.P.G. table last updated 09/21/99OdometerMiles DrivenGallons
UsedM.P.G.Driving Conditions
13093 - 1332022713.20317.193Highway
13320 - 1357325314.63717.285Highway/City
13573 - 1385328016.26117.219Highway/City
13853 - 1412627315.22717.929Highway/City
14126 - 1440527915.48918.013Highway
14405 - 1465525015.60816.017Highway/City
14655 - 1485820312.23016.599Highway
14858 - 1513527715.84417.483Highway/City
15135 - 1543730217.83216.936Highway/City
Miles DrivenGallons UsedM.P.G.
Totals:2344136.331
AVG./Tank260.44415.148* 17.186 *
I have added a column in the table above to indicate the driving
conditions encountered during each tank of gas. Although I have
not indicated where, many of the miles I drive include towing a
lightweight personal watercraft trailer.
Highlighted in green are the best [18.013] and in red the worst
[16.017] MPG figures for the current set of data. See the bottom
of the table for averages.
A subject that has been discussed amoung ZR2 owners and that
seems to be somewhat mis-understood is the advertised versus
actual fuel capacity of our trucks. When I followed a thread on
the ZR2 mailing list in the Summer of '98 about this topic I
decided to do a little investigating. I spoke with my cousin who
is an ASE Certified mechanic and has worked in several major
auto manufacturers service departments. Here is a copy of the
message that I submitted to the ZR2 list concerning this topic.
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