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Hey guys im only gettin 14-15.5 mpg, even when i have my adr set on mileage max. Just lookin to see what you guys think. I dont beat on her, or haul or tow anything.... JOIN NOW TO REMOVE TRACER

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Old 12-05-2009, 03:24 PM
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Hey guys im only gettin 14-15.5 mpg, even when i have my adr set on mileage max. Just lookin to see what you guys think. I dont beat on her, or haul or tow anything.

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Old 12-05-2009, 03:43 PM
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fuel pressure ,boost all normal? When did ya change the fuel filter last?
Are you sure you dont kick it every chance you get to hear the 5" exhaust talk?

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Old 12-05-2009, 03:52 PM
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just changed the fuel filter last month. and yea the first few tanks i would just to hear iti but now im back to normal driving haha
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how many miles do ya have on the truck? any injector upgrades?
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Old 12-05-2009, 04:44 PM
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143,000. no injector upgrades...YET haha. this summer i would like to upgrade but i need to put a clutch in first
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Old 12-05-2009, 05:02 PM
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What gearing do you have?

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Old 12-05-2009, 05:36 PM
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3.55 with a 5 spd tranny
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Old 12-05-2009, 08:24 PM
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I have the same truck and the only time i get less than 18 mpg's is when air filter is dirty is it posible you have something resticting air flow
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:19 PM
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x2 sawman that was my problem one time i run my quad addr on max milaege and i get no less than 20mpg

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Old 12-05-2009, 09:22 PM
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well haha, i just cleaned the air filter the same time i changed the fuel filter. any ideas where i should start lookin? or could it be the intake setup i have?

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Old 12-05-2009, 09:25 PM
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what kinda set up you have
if theres any restrictions at all it could hurt your mpgs
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:39 PM
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i have an AEM Brute force
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:43 PM
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oh no that wouldnt hurt any thing i dont think have you cleaned your sensors the map and i cant remember the other brain fart
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:46 PM
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no i havent....ill have to give that a shot this week
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:50 PM
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i cant think of that other sensor just be careful with them you might wanna try pullin the injectors and cleaning them by hand and then run some injector cleaner and when you fill the tank up throw a quart of 2 stroke oil in it 1 ounce per gal. of diesel
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