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96ctd12valve 02-28-2011 11:36 PM

bad mpg?
 
I did all freeway driving today and I got 13mpg. I was taking a easy on the on ramps and kept it at 65. I was expecting to get 18+ mpg like normal. But my mpg has slowly been going down, what can i do to get it back to the 18 i have been getting since i had the truck? I replaced the fuel filter incase that was the problem but what elts can i do?

bluedieselram 03-01-2011 11:05 AM

fuel injectors could be dirty,u can get some injector cleaner at a parts store for $4

joey 03-01-2011 07:42 PM

dont feel bad my truck gets 13 to 14 no matter how you drive it did you change tire size?

white93 03-01-2011 08:06 PM

Could be lots of things, timing, worn injectors, dirty fuel / air filters, fuel quality... I see that you live in a communist state. Could it be possible that they are playing games with the sulfur content?:humm:

96ctd12valve 03-01-2011 11:53 PM


Originally Posted by bluedieselram (Post 716403)
fuel injectors could be dirty,u can get some injector cleaner at a parts store for $4

could be, i will get some and run it through.


Originally Posted by joey (Post 716644)
dont feel bad my truck gets 13 to 14 no matter how you drive it did you change tire size?

Ouch! ya i put 33x12.50s on it. But i was getting 18+


Originally Posted by white93 (Post 716653)
Could be lots of things, timing, worn injectors, dirty fuel / air filters, fuel quality... I see that you live in a communist state. Could it be possible that they are playing games with the sulfur content?:humm:

Timing is expensive to get the tool or get done. Do they sell a rebuild kit for them or would i be better off getting new injectors? I changed the fuel filter yesterday and checked the air filter and it still looks new. At shell and chevron they say they have the low sulfer blend and I run that sometimes but i usually go to a fast and easy because it is 3.85 a gal vs the 4.20 for shell or chevron do you think that could be the reason?


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