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I would love to use my '57 more often and even as a daily but the fuel milage is a big draw-back. The truck weighs about 7200 lbs, and with the 6.80:1/8.20:1 gears it keeps the 283 spinning at 2800 - 3500 rpm when on the road. I haven't actually clocked the mpg but estimate 6-7 mpg based on driving. It could tow with no problem if needed. My daily driver is a 2011 Chevrolet 2500HD, 6.0 gas, 4x4, 8 ft. bed full crew cab. The 4.10 gears make it a gas hog also. If I want to conserve fuel and can do an errand on the Harley, I take it.