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yeah those mpgs on the previous truck definitely seem like theyre on the lower side. from the few times that i decided to reset the mpg counter before getting on a highway i was averaging 18-21 mpg going between 115-125 kmph, and my highways are also as flat as can be; however i am running the standard 285/45R22s winter tires and all seasons.I'm in Eastern Ontario and I can only think of a handful of hills haha! It makes southern ontario look mountainous(and warm)funny enough, my wifes dream is to live in a house on top of a hill so we always talk about moving just for that aspect! Temperatures were pretty close when I was doing my mileage testing as well, although todays its finally above 0 and with the white one that goes back tomorrow, I still only got 16mpg running 70mph/110kmh on this flat 25km highway run. I don't use remote start purely for the hemi tick reasons - I use the block heater overnight and it keeps the block close to 25C when its -25 which is great! much cheaper too haha.
The old truck had the stock 20" wheels with 275/60/20 BFG K02's. They're a bit heavier than stock but fortunately just D-loads. The new one had 33x12x5x22 Rockblades (it was my first time hearing that name despite working in a tire shop for years during university), and they are E-rated, so the truck getting the better mileage actually had the heavier tire/wheel set and 3.92's! Fortunately, it's at the dealer now getting the licensing switched over along with 305/45/22 Toyo ATIII's since a plastic junk mud tire is not functional for a Canadian winter!
The old one goes back today/tomorrow, just waiting for the call, and I'll report back with the new one (2022) in a couple weeks again after I've put some miles on it! Pretty pumped and optimistic though!
agreed with the idling, i usually just let the rpms come down and keep it easy on the pedal until oils get up to temp. i've yet to plug in my block heater since the truck is garaged at home and has heated parking at work, though there have definitely been a few days i've felt like i should.
what's your method for plugging it in? i find the block heater cord to be far too short to the point where popping open the hood and leaving it up to plug it in is the only option