What can be done to better the MPG for the H3?

[jfontestad]

I've had my H3 for ~ a month now and as of now I have spent close to $400 this month on gas. I was wondering what can be done to better the MPG I get from the Hummer.

[dеiтайожни]

Have a friend tow it everywhere you go. Its a Hummer, what did you expect?!

[jfontestad]

Well at this rate I'm filling up ~ twice a week @ $65 per fillup... I'm not bitchin' I'm just looking for ways I may improve the MPG I get.

[Ipedog]

Try a tune up of the flux capacitor? That might help. :p ;) :rolleyes:

Sorry, couldn't resist. :D

[DarthKarl]

Try a tune up of the flux capacitor? That might help. :p ;) :rolleyes:

And don't forget the Mr. Fusion
http://www.outatime.it/public/40-mr_fusion.jpg

[menuserve.com]

filling up twice a week... you must do a lot of miles!!!

in my H2 which is getting less MPG than you, I fill up once a week... about $80 and that gets me about 350 miles

[HummBebe]

I can't even believe we are talking about this:rolleyes:

[HummBebe]

I've had my H3 for ~ a month now and as of now I have spent close to $400 this month on gas. I was wondering what can be done to better the MPG I get from the Hummer.

Try getting a better job, then you'll be able to afford the f'n gas.

Sorry for the negative attitude everybody, but this is really stupid.

[TA8088]

Trade it in on a Prius or other hybrid.

[The Green Lantern]

I am so poor, I can't even afford to pay my tuition fees. :mad: My last fill up only got me 200 miles. I think I'm gonna go back to stock form, and remove all the doors, spare tire, hood, roof, skid plate .....etc. :D

[Sewie]

I am so poor, I can't even afford to pay my tuition fees. :mad: My last fill up only got me 200 miles. I think I'm gonna go back to stock form, and remove all the doors, spare tire, hood, roof, skid plate .....etc. :D

Can I have your brushguard then? ;) :D

[Steve - SanJose]

$400/month for gas? Just stop driving so much. And get a job closer to home or move closer to your job.

S.

[TheTKDKid]

I also spend about $400 / month on gas. While it has less financial impact on me than the original poster, I would love to get better gas mileage if at all possible. I think you guys are being a little rough on him. Yes, we all knew (or should have known) that good gas mileage is not one of the selling points of our H3 (or any other real SUV), but that doesn't mean that if there was a way to get better MPGs, that I would not jump at the chance.

Typically, driving less is not an option, as most of us who use the H3 as a daily driver have no control over the distance to work or school. What could possible help this gentlemen is the following, if they are at all even applicable. These are just some thoughts off the top of my head while I am enjoying my morning coffee, and are no means a complete list, nor are they specific to the H3.

1. less aggressive driving. Keep speeds under 75 on the highway, avoid jack rabbit starts, etc.
2. avoid getting stuck in rush hour traffic. In my case, leaving the house at 06:30 means a half hour ride to my clients office, vs. leaving at 06:45, where it will take me 45 minutes. Same thing with going home in the afternoon. departing at 16:00 sharp means a 30 minute ride, where as 16:15 takes at least 45 minutes.
3. Keep tires properly inflated, and rotate and balance every 5K miles.
4. Keep all filters clean, and change as necessary.

[Desert Dan]

Trade it in on a Prius or

put more air in your tires and slow down.

just remeber you are probably not going to get 19-20 around town only on the hwy

[Steve - SanJose]

Right, it's a freeking Hummer, not a Prius/Corolla/Civic/Scion/Focus, etc.

S.

[usetosellhummer]

boo hoo man what were you thinkin, ok here is the standard sales answer. Buy a free flow exhaust and air intake. better breathing means better MPG.
Synth oil on the next change.
Reality, not the right vehicle for that many miles and slow down.
I do $250 a month

[Wisha Haddan H3]

So what's your MPG anyway?

I don't believe in tricks, gizmos or gimmicks. IMHO, your best bet is a light foot, good tire pressure and regular maintenance (engine, tranny, xfer, diff oil changes).

I do believe in synthetic oil and lightening your load (don't carry gear you don't need). Don't buy gas with ethanol unless you have too (less energy per gallon). Turn the engine off when idling in parking lots or at train crossings. Get a 2nd set of wheels with good street tires. Some say a good cat-back exhaust helps.

[Desert Dan]

Motorists turning to nitrogen to save gas

It?s not just for NASCAR as ordinary drivers fill tires for better mileage

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14121979/

[evldave]

Try getting a better job, then you'll be able to afford the f'n gas.

Sorry for the negative attitude everybody, but this is really stupid.

x2. You own a hummer, shuthefukup! I'm moving, my commute is going from 9 miles to 30 miles (1 way). My gas bill will go up by $150-200 per month just for my commute (not to mention, the nearest grocery store will be 20 miles from my new house). Am I bitching? NO, because it's my choice and if I whine about it, I'm just whining about my own choices.

Here's what you should do to improve your gas mileage:


Bigger tires. By covering more distance with each revolution, you will go further for each rotation of the engine, thereby using less gas to go the same distance.

Use your headlights at all times. Studies show that, by using your headlights instead of your daytime running lights, you will actually lower your fuel consumption (because DRLs use so much energy).

Get a roof rack. The actually helps 'streamline' the boxy nature of the H3. A roof rack distills the air above the Hummer, creating a lower pressure above the vehicle (much like an airplane wing). This 'lift' generated by the effect of the roof rack reduces the rolling coefficient of friction of the tires, increasing gas mileage.

Use the 'Tornado' intake vortex thingymagger on your exhaust. A little known fact is that the exhaust flows too smoothly out of the engine. This lack of backpressure inhibits the ability of the engine to correctly generate compression. By creating a vortex in the exhaust gases, it increases backpressure, improving your gas mileage.
I hope these ideas help you improve your gas mileage. I'm sure other much more experienced people here can provide other ideas as well.:rolleyes:

[lance-n]

how about this:

walk more, duh :confused:

[HummBebe]

evldave......

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Cutebutevil.jpg


BUwahahahaha!!!:D

[wannabeH3]

i just filled up on saturday, got like 247 miles on the tank, figured out the mileage at 13.8mpg, however my fillup only cost 55 bucks. are you guys using 89 or 92? i just use the straight up **** gas from arco cuz its all the same :D

[evldave]

i just filled up on saturday, got like 247 miles on the tank, figured out the mileage at 13.8mpg, however my fillup only cost 55 bucks. are you guys using 89 or 92? i just use the straight up **** gas from arco cuz its all the same :D

Last couple tanks have been 14.5 mpg (very good considering I've been too lazy to take my camping gear off the roof rack). Tanks before that were around 15-16 mpg. Not bad if you ask me.

I imagine once I black out the whole vehicle, I'll end up with a couple more mpg. One other gas-saving technique is to black out the whole vehicle. By having full dark colors (instead of chrome), the vehicle absorbs more heat. A hotter-running vehicle actually get better gas mileage because the fuel temperatures are higher, resulting in more combustion, which means more better gas mileage. All those blingers don't realize that studies show chrome causes worst gas mileage :rolleyes:

[The Green Lantern]

One other gas-saving technique is to black out the whole vehicle. By having full dark colors (instead of chrome), the vehicle absorbs more heat. A hotter-running vehicle actually get better gas mileage because the fuel temperatures are higher, resulting in more combustion, which means more better gas mileage. All those blingers don't realize that studies show chrome causes worst gas mileage :rolleyes:

Yup, I agree!!!

[Steve - SanJose]

Chrome increases freeway/high speed gas mileage due to improved aerodynamics (slick), right....:)

S.

[NEOCON1]

park it ;) :p

[westhillsat]

We get roughly the same "stated" gas mileage as a Durango or Trailblazer,
but we look much more cooler :cool:

[evldave]

I was thinking about this today. At the bar. Drinking.

Here's another idea to help imrpove the gsa milaege.

First, reroute your heating/AC ducts outside the cab. Then, run them to the air intake for the airbox.

When driving, turn the AC on high. It will act as a superduper cold air intake. Also, since you are using the fan from the HVAC, it will act as a RAM AIR INTAKE. This is like a cheap supercharger. The extra power from the super cold ram air intake will boost HP, reducing the amount of effort required to move the truck. As long as you are careful on the throttle, this extra power will result in more gas mileage (less power required to move as fast). Isn't math fun????:D

[jfontestad]

wow... didn't realize an innocent question would turn into 'eff u dumb ass' thread. I know hummers aren't known for their gas mileage... i was just wondering if there were any mods (being minor such as an intake etc...) that would somewhat improve the mpg on the h3 ...
talk about jack-asses here... sorry that i'm not a know it all like the rest of you ...
then "keep your stupid questions to yourself then..." it seemed like a legitamate question to me...

[rjmoose]

wow... didn't realize an innocent question would turn into 'eff u dumb ass' thread. I know hummers aren't known for their gas mileage... i was just wondering if there were any mods (being minor such as an intake etc...) that would somewhat improve the mpg on the h3 ...
talk about jack-asses here... sorry that i'm not a know it all like the rest of you ...
then "keep your stupid questions to yourself then..." it seemed like a legitamate question to me...

I agree...it was a reasonable question. I know I am new here, but I have been around other discussion boards for a long, long time. In fact, I moderate a cell phone users discussion board.

I may get flamed also, but to reiterate, I think it was a reasonable question/posting.

[evldave]

wow... didn't realize an innocent question would turn into 'eff u dumb ass' thread. I know hummers aren't known for their gas mileage... i was just wondering if there were any mods (being minor such as an intake etc...) that would somewhat improve the mpg on the h3 ...
talk about jack-asses here... sorry that i'm not a know it all like the rest of you ...
then "keep your stupid questions to yourself then..." it seemed like a legitamate question to me...

don't be so sensitive:rolleyes:

Do you know what the search feature is for? It takes almost no time to search this forum, using basic search criteria. Realistically, I'm looking for ways to improve my gas mileage too (any bit helps), but I'm more likely to SEARCH then ask a dumbass question on a HUMMER forum about how to improve my gas mileage as my first post. What were you expecting, get a prius (and stop using your DRLs, they are ruining the environment!)...:D

[evldave]

... I moderate a cell phone users discussion board.

feel free to ask your fellow cell phone forum people how to get better gas mileage out of a hummer...

[Bully13]

eff u dumb ass :D

j/k

Here's one method...

[The Green Lantern]

Here's one method...



Bwu ha ha ha ha ha!!!! :D :D

[rjmoose]

feel free to ask your fellow cell phone forum people how to get better gas mileage out of a hummer...:confused:

I will do that. I am certain they will have better answers than were posted in THIS thread....On the flip side, maybe you can answer a cell phone question for me sometime....:rolleyes:

[evldave]

:confused:

I will do that. I am certain they will have better answers than were posted in THIS thread....On the flip side, maybe you can answer a cell phone question for me sometime....:rolleyes:

sure, what's your question? I don't know squat about cell phone except they cause brain cancer:D ;)

[evldave]

evldave......

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Cutebutevil.jpg


BUwahahahaha!!!:D

ok, this is my official favorite bunny:D :D

[The Green Lantern]

e-fight South vs. North :D

[dеiтайожни]

talk about jack-asses here... sorry that i'm not a know it all like the rest of you

You call us jack-asses and you expect us to be friendly! ;) :D

[Steve - SanJose]

And you were expecting something useful on this forum...????:)

S.

[HummBebe]

wow... didn't realize an innocent question would turn into 'eff u dumb ass' thread. I know hummers aren't known for their gas mileage... i was just wondering if there were any mods (being minor such as an intake etc...) that would somewhat improve the mpg on the h3 ...
talk about jack-asses here... sorry that i'm not a know it all like the rest of you ...
then "keep your stupid questions to yourself then..." it seemed like a legitamate question to me...



Buh bye:p

[Bully13]

rjmoose is a very interesting individual. Here he is on the Cell phone forum

http://discussion.treocentral.com/showpost.php?p=993128&postcount=17

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/hilljpg1.jpg

[rjmoose]

Well done Bully13, but that is not even close to my best work....you found the wrong forum.....

[HummBebe]

PFFFFFT!!!

http://markjberry.blogs.com/way_out_west/flame.jpg

[The Green Lantern]

You guys are mean!!! :(

[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by rjmoose
... I moderate a cell phone users discussion board.


omfg

[h2co-pilot]

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[rjmoose]

Found your phone Bully13:

[Bully13]

:rolleyes:

[The Green Lantern]

Found your phone Bully13:


Nice, I haven't seen one like that!

[rjmoose]

You can choose a matching case from the following:

[DDWH]

You can choose a matching case from the following:

yeah AUBS has one of those.:cool:

[evldave]

Found your phone Bully13:

I'll never use my phone on vibrate again. Thanks.:p

[Michael1]

I've had my H3 for ~ a month now and as of now I have spent close to $400 this month on gas. I was wondering what can be done to better the MPG I get from the Hummer.

Do you have an automatic or manual trans?

Michael

[HIHUMMER]

Wow!!! How did I miss this thread! Are you guys arguing without me!! :p

Okay there sunshine(s). It's simple math. Let me break it down for you...

1) when you purchsed the H3 you should have seen this nice big fat sticker on the window that showed what your gas mileage would be Hwy and City

2) Assuming you're no stranger to driving, one would think you would have a pretty good idea about how much you drive around. Home to work, work to home, home to the support group meeting, etc...

and Lastly...

3) Also I assume that you've kept your eye on the rising gas prices for the last 2 years or so, (this one really should a no brainer)

So...my point....It seems pretty clear that you didn't do your math before you decided to purchase your H3. Had you done that and still wanted the H3, you could have found an answer to your question prior to buying. So...really....you have no one to blame but yourself.

Oh...if you do find a real answer...be a dear and let us know. :D

Kthanksbuhbye

[HummerNewbie]

Oh...if you do find a real answer...be a dear and let us know. :D

Kthanksbuhbye

LMAO :D :D

[Ipedog]

Wow... This gives new meaning to the term "Phone Sex" :rolleyes:

http://webb.informatik.gu.se/%7Es01dano/nokia6969.jpg

[Ipedog]

Wow!!! How did I miss this thread! Are you guys arguing without me!! :p

Okay there sunshine(s). It's simple math. Let me break it down for you...

1) when you purchsed the H3 you should have seen this nice big fat sticker on the window that showed what your gas mileage would be Hwy and City

2) Assuming you're no stranger to driving, one would think you would have a pretty good idea about how much you drive around. Home to work, work to home, home to the support group meeting, etc...

and Lastly...

3) Also I assume that you've kept your eye on the rising gas prices for the last 2 years or so, (this one really should a no brainer)

So...my point....It seems pretty clear that you didn't do your math before you decided to purchase your H3. Had you done that and still wanted the H3, you could have found an answer to your question prior to buying. So...really....you have no one to blame but yourself.

Oh...if you do find a real answer...be a dear and let us know. :D

Kthanksbuhbye

PWN3D! :eek: :D :D

[usetosellhummer]

Don't you know all Hummer owners are *******s? You don't even own one bish. Oh well i think I get about 15-17 but i am too lazy to check because I Don't give a FOOk, I bought the truck becasue I like it! I like it alot...

[rjmoose]

Wow!!! How did I miss this thread! Are you guys arguing without me!! :p

Okay there sunshine(s). It's simple math. Let me break it down for you...

1) when you purchsed the H3 you should have seen this nice big fat sticker on the window that showed what your gas mileage would be Hwy and City

2) Assuming you're no stranger to driving, one would think you would have a pretty good idea about how much you drive around. Home to work, work to home, home to the support group meeting, etc...

and Lastly...

3) Also I assume that you've kept your eye on the rising gas prices for the last 2 years or so, (this one really should a no brainer)

So...my point....It seems pretty clear that you didn't do your math before you decided to purchase your H3. Had you done that and still wanted the H3, you could have found an answer to your question prior to buying. So...really....you have no one to blame but yourself.

Oh...if you do find a real answer...be a dear and let us know. :D

Kthanksbuhbye

Tough Crowd, Tough Crowd :eek:

[KenP]

Try getting a better job, then you'll be able to afford the f'n gas.

Sorry for the negative attitude everybody, but this is really stupid.That time of the month, huh?

Or

Tell us how you feel

Or

Wow, woman

Or

Tell it like it, Chica

Or

.....

[Steve - SanJose]

And how does that NOKIA blue device increase gas mileage?

[The Green Lantern]

Wow!!! How did I miss this thread! Are you guys arguing without me!! :p




I guess, It's a CALIFORNIA thaaannnngg!!!!! :D :D :D

[rjmoose]

And how does that NOKIA blue device increase gas mileage?

None at all, but I am sure it makes the ride a lot more "pleasurable", especially for the the female H3 owners (in vibrate mode) :D

[The Green Lantern]

I guess, It's a CALIFORNIA thaaannnngg!!!!! :D :D :D


Com'on people be nice to him, he could be our new wheeling buddy!!

- HummBebe
- Steve-SanJose
- Bully13
- Sewie
- DDWH
- Desert Dan
- The Green Lantern
- Michael1

how funny all of us are from Cali. :D :D

[KenP]

Com'on people be nice to him, he could be our new wheeling buddy!!

- HummBebe
- Steve-SanJose
- Bully13
- Sewie
- DDWH
- Desert Dan
- The Green Lantern
- Michael1

how funny all of us are from Cali. :D :DIt's because of the schools out there. They leave you all a few cells short of a brain.:eek: ;)

[evldave]

It's because of the schools out there. They leave you all a few cells short of a brain.:eek: ;)

One beer short of a 6-pack!

[rjmoose]

It's because of the schools out there. They leave you all a few cells short of a brain.:eek: ;)

I am from SoCal and I resemble that remark....:confused:

[KenP]

Maybe ;) :

[HummBebe]

That time of the month, huh?

Or

Tell us how you feel

Or

Wow, woman

Or

Tell it like it, Chica

Or

.....

I'm better now, that was three pages ago:D

[Sewie]

I'm better now, that was three pages ago:D

:D

[HummBebe]

:D

:D

http://images.usatoday.com/money/_photos/2005/04/25/inside2-ad-track-degree.jpg

[Michael1]

Why does every new person have to go through this hazing process?:confused:

All we need now are the troll dolls and "FU" bunny to be trotted out for jfontesdad to complete his initiation.

Michael

[dеiтайожни]

shut it newb.

[LittleBear]

The new thing now to get better MPG is to fill you tires with nitrogen. But I think helium would work better.:D

[DDWH]

Com'on people be nice to him, he could be our new wheeling buddy!!

- HummBebe
- Steve-SanJose
- Bully13
- Sewie
- DDWH
- Desert Dan
- The Green Lantern
- Michael1

how funny all of us are from Cali. :D :D

TGL....You forgot Neo and Racer....I am sure there are a few more aswell, aswell as some formers that only lurk now.

[DDWH]

Why does every new person have to go through this hazing process?:confused:

All we need now are the troll dolls and "FU" bunny to be trotted out for jfontesdad to complete his initiation.

Michael

true, but its a piece of cake compared to the frat days!:D ;)

[rjmoose]

Why does every new person have to go through this hazing process?

Freudian Answer:

Penis Envy :(

[westhillsat]

:p
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[The Green Lantern]

TGL....You forgot Neo and Racer....I am sure there are a few more aswell, aswell as some formers that only lurk now.

Oopsie my bad!!, I didn't see them on page 1-3. :D

[evldave]

Why does every new person have to go through this hazing process?:confused:

Studies show that the ritualistic 'hazing' that new forum members go through is really a social phenomenon that goes back millenia. Originally, aboriginie's used to use bamboo sticks and whale blubber to beat visitors as part of the process to join their tribe. Typically these ritualistic beatings would happen near sunset, when a haze would form due to the heat of the Australian outback. Hence the origination of the term 'hazing'

In the dark ages, traveling Scotsmen would try and join the various tribes. They would go through a competition to show strength (you see these in highland festivals nowadays).

All these are precursors to the new fad of iniation on the forums here at elcova. They are simply initiation rites of passage new members must go through. This is especially true of (wannabe) dominate males who come into the forums spouting rhetoric and stupidity. They deserve a smackdown unless they show appropriate submission to the clan chiefs.

(note: my role in this Steve Irwin adventure? Drunken stupidity - I'm the comic relief:D )

[NEOCON1]

WTF is going on in here ??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) :p :D



LMAO

[NEOCON1]

The new thing now to get better MPG is to fill you tires with nitrogen. But I think helium would work better.:D


LMAO ;)

[NEOCON1]

Chrome increases freeway/high speed gas mileage due to improved aerodynamics (slick), right....:)

S.


true that :D bling-mobiles get on average 1.5 mpg better ;) its them lil tires :p :p

[Steve - SanJose]

I knew it. Too bad my worst/best mileage of 14/18 (and average 15 mpg) doesn't reflect the benefit of bling.

S.

[NEOCON1]

I knew it. Too bad my worst/best mileage of 14/18 (and average 15 mpg) doesn't reflect the benefit of bling.

S.

its because your a HOAB at heart :p :p :D :D

[Steve - SanJose]

Maybe somewhat, my Porsche has no bling.:eek:

S.

2006 H3
2004 986 S

[NEOCON1]

Maybe somewhat, my Porsche has no bling.:eek:

S.

2006 H3
2004 986 S


SWEEEEEEETTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) as long as one vehicle is hoabed your in man :D :cool: :D

[XM DUDE]

I think any 4X4 will suck gas no matter what you do to it as you have alot more weight and drag through the drive train.

[Michael1]

(note: my role in this Steve Irwin adventure? Drunken stupidity - I'm the comic relief:D )

You're the only one I know who has ever found a bar with Wi-Fi.
:D

Michael

[Sewie]

Why does every new person have to go through this hazing process?:confused:

All we need now are the troll dolls and "FU" bunny to be trotted out for jfontesdad to complete his initiation.

Michael

Studies show that the ritualistic 'hazing' that new forum members go through is really a social phenomenon that goes back millenia. Originally, aboriginie's used to use bamboo sticks and whale blubber to beat visitors as part of the process to join their tribe. Typically these ritualistic beatings would happen near sunset, when a haze would form due to the heat of the Australian outback. Hence the origination of the term 'hazing'

In the dark ages, traveling Scotsmen would try and join the various tribes. They would go through a competition to show strength (you see these in highland festivals nowadays).

All these are precursors to the new fad of iniation on the forums here at elcova. They are simply initiation rites of passage new members must go through. This is especially true of (wannabe) dominate males who come into the forums spouting rhetoric and stupidity. They deserve a smackdown unless they show appropriate submission to the clan chiefs.

(note: my role in this Steve Irwin adventure? Drunken stupidity - I'm the comic relief:D )

Yeah, that, and because they always ask stupid questions. :p ;)

[evldave]

You're the only one I know who has ever found a bar with Wi-Fi.
:D

Michael

I thought all bars had wifi. hmmm, go figure :rolleyes:

[evldave]

Yeah, that, and because they always ask stupid questions. :p ;)

LOL!!!

Maybe part of the registration process should be a test on using the SEARCH feature :D

[dеiтайожни]

**** the search feature, they should just get rid of it.

What the registration should include is a series of statements, images and questions meant to break you down mentally and desensitize you. If you can make it through, you can join but have to wait 15 minutes to post to give you time to stop hysterically crying. ;)

[Steve - SanJose]

And the best search feature is the human brain...

S.

[Ipedog]

And the best search feature is the human brain...

S.

Too bad so many people don't make use of it in their day to day living. :eek: :rolleyes: :p ;) :D

[h2co-pilot]

Can you imagine a Hummer forum without a Hazing process, a bunch of megalomanic turds spouting off and talking out thier azz?

(wait- I have seen one like that sumwhar.:X:D)

Here it induces humility and kinship-then a big family. That is all.

[Steve - SanJose]

okay

S.

[h2co-pilot]

okay

S.


You're the f-ed up distant cousin.;)

[Steve - SanJose]

OT, save it for your AE ;) .

S.

[h2co-pilot]

OT, save it for your AE ;) .

S.

gfy and save up for a full sentence or two.;)

[H3 Alaska]

Why do they always make Alaska so small on the maps anyway? Does it save bandwidth/paper/ink or something? :p :rolleyes: :D
http://www.handhcomputer.com/hummer/red.jpg

[Steve - SanJose]

gfy and save up for a full sentence or two.;)

fuverymuch;) Good evening too.

S.

[GLBLWARMR]

Back to the topic. Next time you fill up just put the fuel nozzle in the window, put 30 gallons inside your truck. Then get back in and strike a match.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

yeah AUBS has one of those.:cool:

My case busted. :crying:

This has nothing to do with this thread.

I get 13MPG in the H2. I don't think I'll be switching to the H3 for better mileage anytime soon.

[K9sH3]

Back to the original thread... I was getting 330 per tank at a cost of $44.00 to fill up... I was happy with that. Now with the 33" MT's I am getting 260 miles per tank and still think that is good. As for the original poster of this thread, I consider myself lucky not to have fianacial concerns and gas MPG does not worry me, if it had I would have bought some generic SUV with better MPG.

[Lex_Ordo]

I have the Factory 33's, and I get about 260 with around town driving. I figure that I am anywhere from 11 to 12 gallons a mile.
Hwy best was 18.6 gallons per mile.

[Lex_Ordo]

I also heard that if you reprogram the Internal computer, you can get better fuel mileage. I have no idea if this is true, so if someine know's this for fact, and has done it, maybe they can be some help. Or at least explain how this can be true.

[Steve - SanJose]

Or leave it in the garage...

[nychot]

Tough Crowd, Tough Crowd :eek:


hey, do what i do....i keep it in the garage and just go out there everyday and admire it. it costs me just my monthly lease payment, and gives me the right to be a member of this very exclusive, esteemed and gentlemanly club.

[Steve - SanJose]

hey, do what i do....i keep it in the garage and just go out there everyday and admire it. it costs me just my monthly lease payment, and gives me the right to be a member of this very exclusive, esteemed and gentlemanly club.

Wow I think we need a smoking jacket with a big H on the pocket.:clapping:

[nychot]

Wow I think we need a smoking jacket with a big H on the pocket.:clapping:

H=HUMILIATION

[-=Mac=-]

Brutal... just brutal!! Can't we all just get along? :grouphug:

-Mac

[H3PAC]

Brutal... just brutal!! Can't we all just get along? :grouphug:

-Mac

Heard that before.

34083

[-=Mac=-]

Heard that before.

34083
As a peace officer, I watched that video and I was queasy.

Their training method (typical of the time) was to strike and not physically engage (ie: wrestle) with suspects. My training included ground fighting techniques. Although you can get hurt more easily while ground fighting, there was enough guys there to pile on and subdue him. Damn. Sorry for the hijack.

-Mac

[lennyrebel]

AM I missing something ,why on earth did you buy a Hummer for mileage? The Rebel

[-=Mac=-]

AM I missing something ,why on earth did you buy a Hummer for mileage? The Rebel
I don't think you missed anything. He was just hoping someone could tell him, in a time when Corvettes with twice the horsepower get twice the MPG of a Hummer, if there was a way to squeak a couple extra MPG out of the inline 5.

From the looks of the response here, I'd say the answer is no.:twak:

I wonder how all these upstanding citizens would react if he found a low-cost way to get 10 MPG better than factory without affecting driveability? Just saying...

-Mac

[RuggedH2]

He won't.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

It is what it is ... you're not going to squeeze any more mileage out of it. About the best thing you can do is routine maintenance, so you don't LOSE any mileage. Maybe switch to synthetic oil if you live in a cold climate?

The rest is academic ... a light foot, light load, proper tire pressure and no exterior accessories (roof rack, grille guard, mud tires, etc.)

[-=Mac=-]

It is what it is ... you're not going to squeeze any more mileage out of it. About the best thing you can do is routine maintenance, so you don't LOSE any mileage. Maybe switch to synthetic oil if you live in a cold climate?

The rest is academic ... a light foot, light load, proper tire pressure and no exterior accessories (roof rack, grille guard, mud tires, etc.)
It's a bit of a losing cause, isn't it? :(

If someone figures out how to overcome physics, gas mileage won't be an issue anymore... but weight and lack of aerodynamics are formidable opponants.

-Mac

[Desert Dan]

The new Vettes have 400-500hp, high street gearing, 6-speed trans, and almost no wind resistance

so figure at 60 mph in 5th gear the engine is harding working at all.

[-=Mac=-]

The new Vettes have 400-500hp, high street gearing, 6-speed trans, and almost no wind resistance

so figure at 60 mph in 5th gear the engine is harding working at all.
I get about the same gas mileage in my 1973 Corvette coupe (L82 4 speed) as I do in my H3 so perhaps there's hope for the H3 in 30 years or so...:giggling:

-Mac

[H3PAC]

As a peace officer, I watched that video and I was queasy.

Their training method (typical of the time) was to strike and not physically engage (ie: wrestle) with suspects. My training included ground fighting techniques. Although you can get hurt more easily while ground fighting, there was enough guys there to pile on and subdue him. Damn. Sorry for the hijack.

-Mac

Like I said before, the RCMP is awesome.:beerchug:

[H3PAC]

...even though you can't spell.:giggling:

[Lex_Ordo]

I thought there was mention of a smoking jacket with the H3?

I want to thave one too. This way I can sit out in the garage and look at my truck with everyone else.

:OWNED:

[lennyrebel]

Back to the topic. Next time you fill up just put the fuel nozzle in the window, put 30 gallons inside your truck. Then get back in and strike a match.
GLBLWARMR: I think your mileage tip was by far the best one and I believe jfontestad owes you a years supply of gasoline for being the winner. Mac you are also a rookie and not a peace officer here so maybe you should lighten up. The Rebel:iagree: :perfect10s:

[Steve - SanJose]

The flaming Hummer idea sure makes for a spectacular scene! I'd be willing to watch.

S.