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10-09-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rustin

You updated your profile. You have a 6.0 ok well let us know what you find? Go to the stock skinny tires that will get you some economy. get rid of the tailgate or put a tonoe to help controll the air in the back. It might help. Then do some fuel mods.

I know this isn't my domain (DMax guy) but from what I know on most newer trucks get better mileage with tailgate up. It creates a low pressure swirl behind the cab which acts like having a tonneau cover on. Also try to keep RPMs below 2000 helps a bunch. Ditching the EGR will help and maybe PVC Reroute. Not sure if anyone offer a kit for that.

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10-09-2010, 03:21 AM

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Well? that tail gate thing coud go either way. thanks steve looks like I am going to have to experiment again.

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10-09-2010, 10:09 AM

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Thank you every one for your responses I appreciate it

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10-10-2010, 01:22 PM

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The tail gate thing doesn't go either way, it will get better mileage with it up. It has been proven through numerous independent tests. I believe mythbusters even did a show on this.

A tonneau cover would still be the best, but don't go spending all this money expecting to get 20mpg because it's just not going to happen. A D-max will get better mileage than a 6.0 all day long. They are lighter trucks and just get better mileage, no way around it. Now a dually getting 22? Doubtful.

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