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1 22nd August 03:48
mac davis
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My guess is that it would be close but slightly less... if nothing else, the
weight of the transfer case, etc..
Probably more moving parts?

We just took a 1,200 mile round trip in our 95 blazer and got almost 22 mpg...
don't know what a 2wd blazer would get...

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2 22nd August 04:53
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Well 4x4's weight more so there is some MPG penalty there, Next thy
tend to have a higher profill and more loss from drag and last most do
not fully decouple front axle whih adds more drag. Dodge is by far the
worse one here on this because they removed axle disconnect on all
models around 2003 to cut production costs but increase your fuel
costs so if you want best possible MPG with a gas 4x4, do not by a
Dodge because the front axle (ring pinion and driveshaft) is always
turn and sucking some power to do it
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3 22nd August 04:53
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I found a infinity Qx4 it is a 03. It has 4x4 my daughter don't need that.
My questions is wonder if it will matter by gas mileage either way.
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4 22nd August 04:53
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Same deal with a car, more moving parts and weight so there will be a
penalty. If you want max possible MPG average get a 2wd car or truck
with 2wd front wheel drives leading the pack here (lowest drivetrain
power losses)
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5 22nd August 04:53
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'turning'

These totally anecdotal comments brought to you by;

Snojob
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6 22nd August 04:53
snoman
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You forgot to add that these inmature attempts by yourself
(aarcuda69062) to belittle someone clearly shows how insecure you
really are. I actually feel sorry for you sometimes.
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7 22nd August 05:47
frank s.
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I have a 4X4 Chevy Colorado with the 5 Cyl and auto, the rear is a 2:73
so the low rear end contributes to some of the mileage loss.
I get about 18 miles back and forth to work, and about 24 on the open road
Frank in Raleigh
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8 22nd August 05:48
aarcuda69062
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How does correcting your errors equal insecurity?

By your logic, all school teachers are insecure.
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9 22nd August 05:48
toby
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anybody have a free site to check a VIN #. To see SUV history. Hell it may
have come from Baahayuuuu Mississippi Hurrican car..
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10 22nd August 06:25
red_z_man@hotmail.com (charles
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i ave. 17-18 at cruzin speeds back and forth from work running around 60
m.p.h 38 miles one way to work.
taking back roads from raleigh to butner.
04 gmc sierra extended cab 4x4.
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