Are there any performance upgrades for the Chevy Suburban?

A number of performance upgrades exist for the Chevrolet Suburban; some improve both horsepower and fuel economy, while others sacrifice fuel economy in favor of increased horsepower. Depending on the type of performance you seek, upgrading the power control module, exhaust system and air intake can increase the power of the vehicle.

How can I get better gas mileage on my Chevy Silverado?

There is no one magic bullet that will get you better fuel mileage on a Chevy Silverado 1500 or any other brand. You can do a number of things which altogether will get you small mileage increases.

What kind of air filter does a Chevy Suburban use?

K&N makes a cold air intake performance filter (model 77-3070KP) for the Chevy suburban line. According to K&N, the improvement filter can add up to 9 horsepower. The model comes with a high-flow, cleanable air filter.

Can a turbo be installed on a Chevy Suburban?

Squires Turbo Systems (STS) makes several turbocharger kits, some of which fit any vehicle—including the Chevy suburban. Installing a turbo requires expertise but can increase horsepower up to 50 percent. When the engine expels the exhaust gases, back pressure occurs when the exhaust requires energy to expel.

How to improve the MPG on a suburban?

Newer models get only 21 MPG on the highway and older models get less MPG due to older technology. If you own a Suburban, and want better gas mileage in the city and on the highway, there are a few things you can do to reduce your gas consumption. Ensure that your Suburban’s engine is kept in proper working order.

What makes a Chevy truck get better gas mileage?

Full-sized Chevrolet truck gas mileage has increased over the years thanks to innovations such as the Active Fuel Management feature which switches the engine to run on four cylinders when idling and improvements in fuel injection systems. Still, there is clearly room for some improvement though.

What kind of mpg does a Chevy 5.3 get?

Chevy 5.3 owners typically claim an average mpg in the range of 14-17mpg, depending on how much highway driving they do and how heavy on the gas they are. Certainly not great for people that do a ton of driving, but I guess it could be worse.

What should the voltage be on a Chevy Suburban battery?

The voltage of the battery on your Chevy Suburban can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.

What does a PCM do to a Chevy Suburban?

A PCM upgrade changes the signals to the engine so it receives more fuel, leading to increased horsepower but lower gas mileage. JET makes a PCM for the Chevy suburban models 20710 and 20710S that can increase power by 25 horsepower. The chips are legal in all 50 United States and are easy to install.

What’s the gas mileage on a Chevy Silverado 1500?

This was verified by topping off the tank to the same level and averaging the results over three fill-ups. My average highway mileage in varied terrain with the AC on is around 21 mpg. This is not bad for a crew cab 4×4 with a 5.3-liter engine. Try to find a gas pump that is not on a grade and has a level parking place.