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Old 12-25-2008, 09:08 PM
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Glad I'm not the only one with crappy MPG's (12-13)
My excuse is the rebuilt engine.
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 08:55 AM
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Mileage for me has been pretty sorry too. About 13-14 MPG. and That is showing some restraint! I would hate to see how bad it is if I were to hot rod it every where... oh wait... I have no restraint. Damnit!
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kazairl
Mileage for me has been pretty sorry too. About 13-14 MPG. and That is showing some restraint! I would hate to see how bad it is if I were to hot rod it every where... oh wait... I have no restraint. Damnit!
Ok... Try hotroding around in this...





I'm lucky if I drive 40 MPH on this stuff t be safe... My ScanGauge II is slumpped down to 15.4 MPG...

Oh Yeah... "Look Ma' No Chains and No 4WD!"
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 12:12 PM
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that looks like what I have been driving around in for last couple weeks. finally a break in the storms.
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 01:33 PM
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wow, im still getting upwards of 18mpg hand calcuated even on blended fuel and having to run 4x4 and drive 50 or less in ice and snow
 
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Old 12-26-2008, 02:48 PM
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I got to head in to town today... I'm going to grab my lil' video camera and take it with me...

ADDON:

Here is a few pics and a chunk of video from my trip to Riggins, ID I passed through Pollock, ID... Then I grab a few evening pics in the dim light...


ScanGauge II data

IA (Intake Air Temp)
Gfr (Gallons of Fuel Remaining)
Tmg (Total Miles Per Gallon)
Dte (Distane To Empty)


My Killer fog lamps...


Love those backup lights...
 

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