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2023- The TrailBlazer, originally introduced as an upscale Blazer, was produced from 2002 to 2008 with a powerful I6 engine and with a monster V8 offered in the Trailblazer SS
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Hello all!

My wife was given a 02 TB (2WD 4.2L V6) from her mom. Good deal right? Well I drove it to work last week to see how it ran and check it out... First I noticed it is only averaging about 19MPG, and my commute is 80% hwy miles. For a 2WD drive midsize SUV I wasn't too impressed with it. One of my other vehicles is a 01 F150 with a 5.4L, 35's and 3" lift and it gets 15-16 Hwy...

So my question to all you TB experts, What have y'all done to better your MPG? I am sure there are mods to get you in the mid 20's correct? The TB seems like a very nice vehicle, just want to make it more economical...

Thank you much!

jrube

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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 8:53 AM
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19MPG on a Trailblazer is good. I had an 03 and got around 15 in the city and about 19 hwy. Consider yourself lucky. By the way the engine is a straight 6 not a V6.
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 4:31 PM
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Originally Posted by oldchevy
19MPG on a Trailblazer is good. I had an 03 and got around 15 in the city and about 19 hwy. Consider yourself lucky. By the way the engine is a straight 6 not a V6.
Yea noticed that when under the hood yesterday. Just figured in today's day and age it would be a V6. With the S6 it's no wonder it has torque it has... So 19 is the best she is going to get.. lol

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