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I recently recovered an M35A3 from Fort McCoy and completed a 1000+ mile trip home, most of it on the expressway. My newly acquired A3 averaged 6.37 MPG over the whole trip.
I have driven my 1969 Kaiser Jeep Hercules LDT with D turbo several thousand miles since I recovered it. I currently average 10 - 12 MPG with the A2 running straight diesel, depending on the type of driving. My mileage with the A2 has improved since I picked it up, although I have not tuned it or changed filters.
I was disappointed that the A3 doesn't get better mileage. I know the A2 is geared better. However, the A2 is turning 10 NDCC bias ply tires. The A3 is only turning 6 radials. Both trucks are running excellent. Both are winch trucks. I should also state that I have confirmed that the speedometers in both trucks match my GPS exactly.
How does this compare with other people's experience?
I have driven my 1969 Kaiser Jeep Hercules LDT with D turbo several thousand miles since I recovered it. I currently average 10 - 12 MPG with the A2 running straight diesel, depending on the type of driving. My mileage with the A2 has improved since I picked it up, although I have not tuned it or changed filters.
I was disappointed that the A3 doesn't get better mileage. I know the A2 is geared better. However, the A2 is turning 10 NDCC bias ply tires. The A3 is only turning 6 radials. Both trucks are running excellent. Both are winch trucks. I should also state that I have confirmed that the speedometers in both trucks match my GPS exactly.
How does this compare with other people's experience?
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