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8.5 mpg in a 3.9?!? no thanks! help me please!

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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It's called an idle air control valve in the book. It's located at the back of the throttle body (nearest side to the firewall). It looks like a brass 90 degree coupling for plumbing(to give a description) It has a wire connection coming out of the back which I believe the wiring faces the driver side of the truck. It has 2 torx bolts with t20 or t 25 heads can't remember exactly which one. You might need some kind of extention that isn't to long but not to short the fuel rail connecting lines were sort of a hinderence when I replaced mines.

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by volaredon
my current 93 with a 318 will do 20 all day long on summer blend
I hate you...lol I get max 17 highway in fall-ish cool weather on mid grade fuel.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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I'm getting about 14mpg but like I have posted elsewhere, I think some sensors are in need of replacement esp. my coolant one.

I am sure that I can squeeze out a couple more once I have cleaned or replaced them.
 
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