![]() 5.3 Vortec Gas Mileageĭepending on the age of your engine, the factory mile per gallon specs ranged from 13-17mpg for city and 16-22mpg for highway driving. Turbocharger technology has improved to the point that a turbo 4-banger can produce enough power to accomplish what the majority of truck users need their trucks for.īut nah, we’re V8 guys, so we’re naturally going to sacrifice some MPG. Back in the day it was a sin to have a V6 truck and nowadays most truck lines offer V4 options. A smaller and more fuel efficient car just isn’t an option.įuel efficiency has come a long way in trucks over the past 10 years. But for a lot of us, we need a truck either for work or for hauling things around. Every smart alec’s response to “how do I improve my trucks gas mileage?” is “buy a Prius”. ![]() ![]() Gas mileage is notoriously poor on all trucks, not just Chevy’s and not just the 5.3 vortec.
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