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I have never claimed my truck is special...
I have never claimed my truck is special...
I could probably get the same mileage as you if I drove like that but I just drive with traffic. I don't take of fast but I don't take of slow. I also put my foot in it when I'm passing on the highway as well. I usually get 17-18 mpg in mine. I can't wait for the summer blend of gas to come out because we are still on winter blend here which kills the mpg's. I figure I will see about 20mpg then.
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I dont know about this whole thread....... I can see how people doubt me... but also think of how I drive, the mods I have done, and the fact that I made my own intake to go in the fender behind the headlight... I dont have to go 80 to get the cold air. plus its winter in northern MI... plenty of cold air. but what ever... I get 21-23 almost every tank.
Why would someone lie, and only be 1-2 MPG better? I am going to let this one die, I dont think it is really helping the whole thread topic. I will post relevent opinions, but I will not defend my gas mileage, about the only thing I can be proud of with this truck...
Why would someone lie, and only be 1-2 MPG better? I am going to let this one die, I dont think it is really helping the whole thread topic. I will post relevent opinions, but I will not defend my gas mileage, about the only thing I can be proud of with this truck...
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Well, I believe you if that makes you feel better. I know that cars come different from the factory and I know what mods you have. It makes sense for you to be getting that kind of mileage.
I still think you are special though! [sm=itsok.gif]
I still think you are special though! [sm=itsok.gif]
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Ran until empty today and got 427.6 miles on my tank... so 427.6 divided by 20 gallon tank = 21.38
by empty I mean the light came on. so there was still over a gollon in the tank... so its more like 22 this week...
Do I have to take pictures and post reciepts? I have never claimed my truck is special...
Ran until empty today and got 427.6 miles on my tank... so 427.6 divided by 20 gallon tank = 21.38
by empty I mean the light came on. so there was still over a gollon in the tank... so its more like 22 this week...
Do I have to take pictures and post reciepts? I have never claimed my truck is special...
You've got an intake, which means you're getting more air, which means you need morefuel to keep the mixture right. That's what makes more power (in theory). Which means, you should be using more fuel.A less restrictive exhaust makesan engine run more efficient,(more fuel and air do not) butI don't know if you have that. Anyway, I'm glad you're getting the mileage. I'm disappointed that I'm not.I'll consider myself officially done with this and I'm ready for the next insightful debat.
Oh and I managed to get my roll-ups tinted. Ended up pulling the windows though, which was actually pretty easy.