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Old 10-02-2024 | 09:27 PM
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Gas mileage 4.7 automatic 4wd 77,000 miles 9 maybe 10 mpg . Any suggestions to improve the mileage.
 
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Old 10-03-2024 | 01:48 AM
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Gas mileage 4.7 automatic 4wd 77,000 miles 9 maybe 10 mpg . Any suggestions to improve the mileage.
Slow down. Remove lift kit. Smaller tires.
 
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Old 10-03-2024 | 08:22 AM
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along with the above, reduce weight, properly inflate tires, tune up, drive like grandma.
 
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Old 10-03-2024 | 10:40 AM
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No lift kit new smaller tires , I am grandpa
 
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Old 10-03-2024 | 01:22 PM
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Then you are doing what you can.
 
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Old 10-04-2024 | 11:39 PM
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Hard to say if the truck is generally stock. Maybe get maintenance current. Clean injectors and check O2 sensors.

I have 4.56 gears, a tune and 20" wheels and still average 16 mpg mixed. I won't dip below 10mpg unless towing while running E-85
 




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