Leave the tail gate open or put a tonneau cover on the bed.
My 1998 S10 2.2L standard 5 spd averaged 28 mpg.
99 mpg
I had a 1988 convertible that averaged 22-25 mpg.
Yes
about 27 highway mpg
See the related link for fueleconomy.gov.
I have a 98 S10 pickup with the 2.2L engine and standard transmission. I average 27 mpg.
I get 12 to 18 mpg with my 91 s10 4.3 4x4 5speed
With the 4.3 L engine and 3:73 gears, around 18 mpg.
If the fan clutch is locked up it will rob some horse power from the engine as the rpms increase.
Accelerate slower
no