Interesting observation on gas mileage

[outnumbered]

Since owning this truck for the last year and half, it has consistently averaged 12.9mpg. However, I noticed a change when I modified my Volant intake. I took the ram air off, and removed the box around the air filter. So now, all I have is an exposed air filter. Since doing this, I am averaging 13.7mpg. I have made several other changes prior to changing the Volant; which are:

Add the Gen 2 Venom Hood - there was a shape change made to the center snout

Started using 0-30 Mobile 1 (designed for improved gas mileage) over 0-40

In addition, the weather around here has been much colder. But I have never noticed that affecting my gas mileage before.

Again, the above changes all occured prior to the Volant change, so I'm uncertain if they contributed to the improved gas mileage. It would be interesting to see if someone else with a Volant got the same results with the changes I mentioned.

 

[dragon]

It was the hood :marchmellow: :rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

 

[BurntRubber]

on my 06 qc, i average about 9.5mpg.

after k&n filters, stage II, bassanis, cat-less mids, and magneflow...i was getting about 12.5mpg

 

[iraqivet01]

Is that city or highway?

 

[viperpwred]

i average 10.8 w/ only a drop in filter on my 06 QC

 

[Sammy11]

when my tank is empty , i fill her back up...and enjoy :rock:

 

[outnumbered]

Is that city or highway?

A little of both

 

[TNVIPER]

when my tank is empty , i fill her back up...and enjoy :rock:

...:elefant: :elefant: :elefant: :elefant: :elefant:

 

[Fireracer27]

It's like a drug, I think about the mileage when I'm filling it up, but once I push the button I could care less. SRT, designer drug for the select few.:burnout:

 

[bigredv10]

It's like a drug, I think about the mileage when I'm filling it up, but once I push the button I could care less. SRT, designer drug for the select few.:burnout:

:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[MikeNice]

What is gas mileage anyway?
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I did find that when heading South I get better mileage than heading North.
Go figure

 

[Cruster]

It's like a drug, I think about the mileage when I'm filling it up, but once I push the button I could care less. SRT, designer drug for the select few.:burnout:

:rock: :rock: :rock:

The computer said 11mpg when I first drove it. Took one look at the engine and knew I could kiss gas mileage goodbye, but I didn't and don't give a sh..t
I need my fix!!!

 

[MrBIGWORM]

haha,I bet ALL of yall just cant wait to go somewhere....anywhere! lol me2!

 

[Cruster]

haha,I bet ALL of yall just cant wait to go somewhere....anywhere! lol me2!

Another nasty taunting from the southern boys!!!!

 

[MrBIGWORM]

JEALOUS? lol its cold here,but DRY PAVEMENT as far as the eye can see!

 

[Cruster]

JEALOUS? lol its cold here,but DRY PAVEMENT as far as the eye can see!

Are you shttn me? Of course I'm jealous

I make noise but I'm truly glad you are out and about and having fun driving your truck, I'm just envious that's all