I just recently bought an 06 Tahoe and im barely getting 12.5 mpg, is this pretty standard fuel consumption or should i look into getting something fixed?

 

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That's not bad for in town. 17-20 hwy. All depends on the drivers.

 

i forgot to clarify, im getting 12.5 combined and i drive it moderately.

 

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The average for a 4WD is 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined. The average for a 2WD is 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined.

When was the last time you had the vehicle serviced?

"73shark" also makes a good point. Fuel economy can vary based on how the vehicle is driven, the conditions the vehicle is driven in and how well it is maintained.

There are some tips to improve fuel economy at: Gas Mileage Tips

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