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3 MPG at 1200 RPM? Poor Gas Mileage

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Old 05-02-2013, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by slaveinacubical
I have a buddy that said since I changed the pressure reg and sensor I need to have a "quick learn" any insight on the procedure and if it pertains to my truck?
He may be referring to resetting the computer after changing out those parts. When you reset it, it takes like 100 miles or so to "relearn". So that means don't be flooring it or anything. Just drive it normally for awhile. But I'm not sure if that's your issue... You sure someone isn't siphoning gas out of your tank? I'm being serious, with gas at $4+ per gallon, it is a reality that people do this sort of thing in some areas.
 
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Unfortunately yes I'm sure, I got half a tank and was driving around looking for my dog...had to stop and get more before I made it home. Now when I start it at idle it says 0 MPG lol. Guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and find a shop.
 
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Old 05-02-2013, 09:12 PM
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Well at idle you are getting 0 mpg. Your burning gas but not moving. A good shop will be able to hook it up to a computer and see if all the sensors are reading what they are supposed to
 
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Old 05-03-2013, 05:18 PM
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That's what the digital readout says lol

Got an appointment Monday afternoon to drop it off and see what they come up with.
 



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