fuel mileage question

[1BAD2K]

does the all wheel drive SS use a lot more fuel than the 2wheel drive version? o know the SSS isnt a great choice from economical standpoint. im expecting to get crummy milage, but just wondering how much better the 2WD does before i make a purchase...... thanks a lot for the help......sam.

[KoreySS]

Theoretically the 2wd will get better mileage, however it is too minimal to even use it in the decesion making process. Make your decesion based on needs and pros/ cons of AWD vs. 2wd.

 

 

 

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Edited August 4, 2006 by KoreySS (see edit history)

[dannyc_2006_SS]

[06VHO]

my 06 2wd gets 14mpg all city or 21mpg all freeway. That is when I baby it around town or set the cruise control at 70mph on the freeway. when I hammer it, it is much lower.

[SS_bnoon_SS]

My '03 AWD SS gets about 14-15 around town and about 18-19 interstate. Of course that's with mods and a tune too. I used to barely get 15-16 interstate... If you do a lot of traveling, get a 2wd if you don't need the AWD winter capabilities.

Edited August 4, 2006 by SS_bnoon_SS (see edit history)

[CoolBlueSS]

My '03 AWD SS gets about 14-15 around town and about 18-19 interstate. Of course that's with mods and a tune too. I used to barely get 15-16 interstate... If you do a lot of traveling, get a 2wd if you don't need the AWD winter capabilities.

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That's about what I get. Bone stock with a K&N drop in.

[Simon]

Both trucks will suck gas but I love the AWD, plus I need it for winter.

The AWD will defenately get a better resale value.

The all whell drive will also give you that neck snapping launch

[SS_bnoon_SS]

My '03 AWD SS gets about 14-15 around town and about 18-19 interstate. Of course that's with mods and a tune too. I used to barely get 15-16 interstate... If you do a lot of traveling, get a 2wd if you don't need the AWD winter capabilities.

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That's about what I get. Bone stock with a K&N drop in.

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I forgot, I also have a TB stall, which drops the around town mileage a bit. I've also got 6% shorter tires, which dropped my interstate MPG by 1-2. Of course the foot goes down to the floor quite a bit more than it used to too.

[ChevySSandChevy8.1]

The 2wd will use slightly less gas, but how you drive the truck is very important.

[1BAD2K]

cool, thanks for the help guys. what year did they start the 2WD availability?

[rb1579]

cool, thanks for the help guys. what year did they start the 2WD availability?

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i have a 2003 awd silverado ss it gets 17 on hwy but nothing beats jumping someone off the line by 3 car links

[stevebbb]

cool, thanks for the help guys. what year did they start the 2WD availability?

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In 05 they offered 2wd or AWD, in 06 just the 2WD.

Edited August 5, 2006 by stevebbb (see edit history)