Big car, big "block", built when gas was cheap. You are getting average mileage I think. Just keep the tires full and the engine in tune, and enjoy it. ;o) Another "Welcome to the group!" B&T Roddick 1964 Imperial Crown 1972 'Cuda 340 1995 Concorde 1988 Wrangler ----- Original Message ----- From: "1975imperial" <1975imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 10:54 AM Subject: IML: Gas mileage..or lack of > First off let me say "Thanks" to all for the welcome to the group We have enjoyed the infromation so far..second of all I realize I will not get great fuel mileage with a 5000 lbs + car that has a 440ci engine..but after driving it for a few weeks and doing all the usual maintance..oil, transmission filter and oil change and so on, We notice (and after checking it) we get about 10-12 miles agallon on gas..is this usual or can we do something to increase it? > The car is a dream to drive and runs out great..just need to find out about fuel mileage..Thanks Bill & Elaine