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From a ignorant European who is trying to figure out what 10 mpg means in more familiar units:

10 miles is 16 km. A US gallon is 3.8 litres, right? That leaves me with 3.8 litres per 16 km which translates into a stunning 24 litres per 100km.

You must be talking large trucks now or did I go wrong somewhere?

{Edited to add a link to a mpg to l/100km converter }


[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 04-15-2003).]

hey ch yes we are talking large service truck with 6 to 8 liter gas and diesel engines and typical weight is about over 4.000 kg ( 8,ooo pound or more) yes indeed it gulp alot of fuel if i get my figure i use the hiway figure because i know howmany gallons per hour my engine burn it burn about 3 1/2 gallons of diesel per hour that mean about 13 1/3 liter per hour then translated to km per liter is headache for me but here it is if i get it right about 16 liter per 100 km

if i am wrong is there is a conversion chart that i can change from mpg to liter per 100 km ??

merci marc

I have a 2000 3500 series GMC with a 350 Auto and a Knapheide tool body. Get about 13mpg in winter and 15 in summer. Already has 106000 miles on it, no problems that weren't covered under warranty. Had a 97 that was identical and no problems with that either. Going to look for a new one soon not sure what but probably an extended cab version of what I have. no more single rear wheel 1 tons by GMC so I have to go to 3/4 ton. Probably cost 30,000 dollars, thats just sick if you ask me

New 03 Chevy 3500 van with the 6L and 4 speed automatic. Only a 1000 miles so far but mileage is over 15 mpg loaded.

95 Dodge ram 1/2 ton 4wd.165,000 mi. Never touched the engine except for maintainence.Have always used synthetic fluid in the crankcase. Never had an oil related failure. Change at 10,000 mi. intervals. 12 mpg on a good day.

[This message has been edited by ga.sparky56 (edited 04-15-2003).]