11 posts - 5 authorsI had a 4.3 V-6, 4.8 V-8, 5.3 V-8 in a few vehicles and were ok, until you hooked a trailer to them. Gas mileage was worst with V-6. .

9 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2001I know the gas mileage is the same, but all I tow is a 14ft aluminum boat. . The 4.8 is more of a revver than the 5.3, shorter stroke. .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Apr 1, 2010I have the 5.3L and my buddy has the 4.8L. . the two trucks are night and .

I have the 5.3 in my truck. I got an extended cab 4wd, so i wanted the bigger motor if the gas mileage was going to be the same. I have driven the 4.8 as .

8 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 8, 20074.8L vs. 5.3L Silverado Car Forums. . Does the 4.8L really get any better gas mileage than the 5.3L? And how much horsepower does each .

26 posts - 18 authors - Last post: Apr 7, 2010Can I get a 09 or 10 Silverado Crew Cab LT with the 5.3L V8 for $20-22k? . difference in the 4.8L and the 5.3L V8 in terms of gas mileage? .

12 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jan 20, 20044.8 & 5.3. Is there much of a difference in horsepower and torque between the 2 . So the 5.3 and 4.8 seem to get the same gas mileage? .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jul 4, 20084.8 vs 5.3 GM Engine & Exhaust Performance. . At any rate, you can tune a 5.3L to get 4.8L gas mileage and in the end you'll have about .

27 posts - 22 authors - Last post: May 17Yet i would also like to get a decent number for gas mileage. im not sure .

4 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Dec 16, 2004Car Forums 4.8 vs 5.3 Silverado. . You won't hardly notice a difference between the two as far as gas mileage, so just search around until .

2 posts - 2 authorsIt seems like I hear and read advertisements for the 4.8 getting good mileage. . Re: 4.8 vs 5.3 Mileage 07-14-06 01:00 AM - Post#968535 .

15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Feb 22, 2008My brother's new Silverado has a 4.8/3:42 configuration, while my Sierra has the 5.3/3:73, both 4x4's. He gets much better gas milage than I .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 6Is it worth spending more to get the 5.3L for towing? . I would never go back to the 4.8 and honestly gas mileage is still same or better .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jun 23, 2003I don't know about the 4.8 but I can tell you this on our 5.3 . It gets good mileage and has reasonable torque, accelleration is a hoot. .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2010I think the 5.3 gets better mileage than the 4.8 The 5.3 in 09 cuts out cylinders as you drive, from 8 to 6 to 4 . 4.8 vs 5.3 gas mileage .

Jul 17, 2004 . gas mileage data on an '04 Silverado regular cab v-6 .

10 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Nov 12, 2007Two of my wife's nephews have the 5.3 and I have the 4.8, all 4x4. All our gas mileage is very close and so is the power. .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 8, 2000Silverado 4.8 vs. 5.3? discussion in the car forums by Edmunds.com. . Better gas mileage? I know 4.10 is more for towing, but what are the .

19 posts - 19 authors - Last post: Nov 26, 2005[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 mpg General GM Discussions. . I would not recommend buying a 4.8 for mileage. it won't help. .

14 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Mar 5, 2008RE: 4.8 vs 5.3 - Sunday, March 02, 2008 7:52 PM. Gas mileage is right about the same. I would up for the 5.3. You will be very happy. .

9 answers - Nov 7, 2007I get better gas milage out of my duramax than I do my 1/2 ton with the 5.3. If you want gas milage go with the 4.8 cause it won't suck as .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Feb 254.8L vs 5.3L. I have a 2007 sierra w/4.8L V8 and i was just wondering . It doesnt get any better gas mileage cuz the 5.3 has the cylinder .

I would never go back to the 4.8 and honestly gas mileage is still same or .

9 posts - 8 authors - Last post: May 8, 2008Those trucks are geared for fuel mileage, but there was an . The same cannot be said for the 5.3/4.8 vs. the 4.3 six cylinder. . according to fuel consumption books, 4,8 is 1mpg better in gas compared to the 5.3. .

Nov 19, 2007 . Silverado 4.8L vs. 5.3L? - AR15.Com Archive - AR15.COM. . will gain you nothing but freeway gas mileage, you lose on everything else. .

May 20, 2009 . 4.8l and 5.3l gas mileage?? GM Gassers. .

2 answers - Nov 4, 2009Realistic gas mileage diff.? Resale? Have heard the 4.8 sometimes .

23 posts - 15 authors - Last post: Feb 16As far as i know, there's not a LS style v-6 available. ..yet. . I would go 4.8 or 5.3 for the gas milage and power on demand. .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 27, 2007As far as the 4.8L getting better gas mileage, all reports I have researched averages out to about a 1mpg increase over the 5.3L. .

19 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 2, 20104.8 vs 5.3 Chevy Engines General Discussion. . your gas mileage will be less than what the 5.3 would be, but you will save that no problem .

10 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jan 5, 2010They are around 72000 vs. 45000 for the 4.8. . . Buying a 5.3 and then .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jun 12, 20104.8L vs 5.3L The Lounge. . If the truck were as light as my Blazer was, I .

Nov 8, 2006 . Gas mileage while towing is actually @1.5 to 2 mpg better with the . PM Submitted by scwildbill (198.253.25.51) from AL says 4.8 vs 5.3 .

There is not a big difference in gas mileage between the 4.8 and 5.3. . I don' t think there is much mpg diff 4.8 vs 5.3, I think window stickers were .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Mar 20, 2000Both the 5.3l and 6.0ls torque drops off, while the 4.8l still hovers. .

27 posts - 18 authorsI was going to bring up the gas mileage also, while I was sitting here trying . or mileage difference between the 4.8 or the 5.3, why not get either one? .

32 posts - 14 authors - Last post: May 6, 2009[Archive] 4.8 vs 5.3 GM Gassers. . and I towed with it and hauled things, and it really did a great job, and got great gas mileage. .

Sep 26, 2007 . Will someone tell me the mileage of a 4.8 Extended Cab 2WD Auto? . dissapointed! i wouldve went with a v-8 if i wouldve known the 4.3 milage was so bad . what kind of gas milage will i get out of a 99 silverado 5.3 .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jul 24, 20034.8 vs 5.3, which one should I get? . I could care less about gas mileage .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jan 5, 2010Tahoes with 5.3 engine harder to find with lower mileage. Is. . As far as the 4.8 VS 5.3, I don't think the 4.8 is enough motor for these .

Jun 23, 2009. a little bit better gas mileage with it makes this a slam dunk for the 5.3. . .. I don't know much about the 4.8/4spd or the 5.3/6spd, .

14 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Oct 2, 2009GMC 4.8L vs 5.3L - How much of a difference is there. . My dad has the 4.8L and he actually gets worse gas mileage than I did with my 5.3L .

12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 11, 2010They are around 72000 vs. 45000 for the 4.8. . Buying a 5.3 and then complaining about the gas mileage is like buying a Clydesdale and .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jun 12, 2010If the truck were as light as my Blazer was, I'm sure I would have seen an improvement in gas mileage. Other than the LS9. the 5.3 is .

18 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Feb 5, 2006I beleive the 4.8 is a V for a VIN and the 5.3 is a T. I think the 5.3 . Better gas mileage at least? Besides I'm sure that 4.8 has got .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 28Chevy 4.8 L VS. 5.3 L Trucks/Towing/Trailering Forum. . the 5.3 is far superior and gets better mileage 21 HWY verses 19 for the 4.8 . . I love the 5.3. GM builds the best v8 gas motors hands down. .

20 posts - 13 authorsPage 2- Smaller V8 Pickups (4.8 vs. 5.3 etc.) and tow rig questions Tow rigs and . Actual gas mileage is variable on so many factors unless it is .

6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Sep 1, 2008Re: 4.8 vs 5.3. The 5.3 will get the same or better gas mileage than the 4.8 everything else being equal. Find a 5.3 if you can. .

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jul 24, 20034.8 vs 5.3, which one should I get? . I could care less about gas mileage. . Or should I get the 4.8 and spend $800 in mods? .

26 posts - 17 authors - Last post: Aug 4, 2009[Archive] 4.8l and 5.3l gas mileage?? GM Gassers. . Everywhere I read (I .

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