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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:01 AM
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Hey - I'm from north jersey, and recently noticed a pretty decent millage drop. I was only getting maybe 12 on the highway. Now i know i obviously don't drive my truck for good gas mileage, but 12 seems a bit low to me. I was told that in the winter they use something in the gas, Oxygenated gas? something of that sort. Anyways, i wasn't sure if it was because of that or if i should be looking into the problem more. Thanks guys - I Hope ya'll had a great Thanksgiving!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:05 AM
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R u kiddin me I'd give my left lug nut for 12 mpg
All I can get is 11 at best
I don't do interstate alot so I really don't know my mileage there.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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My millage around town i think was 10.8 last time i checked about a week ago. Through out the summer i was pulling 13 - 14 around town and at least 15 - sometimes up to about 17 on the highway. Thats why a drop down to 12 from 15-17, not beating on it, had me thinking.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Try the usual stuff, injector cleaner, K&N drop in or FIPK, Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner and some Marvel Mystery Oil. Worked for me

In the winter they do usually get crapier millage.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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i get 9 mpg and i get a c/e code P0132 - oxygen sensor...could that sensor cause bad mpg?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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[sm=bounceybounce.gif] 9 .............. I get 9 [sm=bounceybounce.gif]

hey mike, where in wv?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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miknwv- Yes its hurting you for sure. Fix that and the stuff I listed above.

I was getting like 10/14 before and now I get 13/17ish by doing that stuff
 
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