29.84 MPG in M1009

[M1075]

When I drive my M1009 on the interstate at 75 MPH, I usually average about 16 MPG. When I filled up yesterday and entered my gallons and mileage into my fuel log, it came out to be 29.84 MPG! How could this be? Well, I towed the M1009 and the odometer ran up a little. I wish I could get 556 miles on one tank more often.

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[11Echo]

The speedo/odometers in MV's are often inaccurate. When I'm running 55 mph Garmin gps indicated in my M1008, the speedo reads 66mph. Big disparity in distance traveled also. I'm sure if more owners checked the accuracy of their equipment there would be some surprises. That said, I wish I could achieve that kind of mileage!

 

[Wolfie]

m1009 diesel hybrid plans anyone?

 

[JohnFire]

keeping below 55 I have still managed 22mpg even with a bum pump, but only once, and that was when the odometer still read within 5 mph of my gps, now the odometer is pretty much toast and I have to replace it. I used to get 22mpg doing 70-75 all the time so they can get good milage.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

Ours has been getting 0 MPG since about six months ago according to my sons they told me the speedo is in op any clues as to possible causes would be great I am 9,000 miles too far away to check it out.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Ours has been getting 0 MPG since about six months ago according to my sons they told me the speedo is in op any clues as to possible causes would be great I am 9,000 miles too far away to check it out.

Have them check the speedo cable, gear, and the head unit.

 

[jag7720]

I got 19.8 (using GPS) on my last trip to St. Louis. I was running WVO and traveling at 70 mph.

 

[tsmall07]

I got 19.8 (using GPS) on my last trip to St. Louis. I was running WVO and traveling at 70 mph.

What size tires are you guys using to get that mileage?

 

[jag7720]

I got 19.8 (using GPS) on my last trip to St. Louis. I was running WVO and traveling at 70 mph.

What size tires are you guys using to get that mileage?

Standard 31" - they are new too.

 

[JohnFire]

What size tires are you guys using to get that mileage?

Remember we are talking M1009's not 1008's

 

[CDN-CUCV]

I currently use my M1009 for my daily and with new 33' BFG's, I get an average of 22-23 mpg. @ 100 km's (62 mph). Most of my driving is highway as well.

My speedo, albiet with larger diameter rubber, reads about 3-4 mph slower than my actual speed over ground using my gps. I find anything over 60 mph cuts into my fuel economy quite abit.