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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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Old 12-05-2009, 04:36 PM
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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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