Spring is almost here March BS thread!
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I have never seen a single mod to our trucks that will increase mileage. There are so many variables it is virtually impossible to quantify. At least for the use that ours see. If one were used strictly as a commuter and you run the same route all the time you "might" see some gain from some mods but I would be willing to bet they would be minimal.
Have fun in the dells Mike!
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Afternoon everyone!! Dang is it nice out. Walked to lunch with a vendor. Very hard to come back inside. Good thing I've got a meeting in another building in about 15 minutes.
It's so nice outside, but it's really hot and stuffy inside. They shut the air handlers off this week for some maintenance work.
I was concerned with mileage on my truck while it was my DD. Unfortunately, I spent ALOT of time and money to improve the mileage and got a big fat 0 increase out of it. I've found over the years with most cars that the factory settings are about as good as you're going to get for mileage. The add-ons and things are for power, not economy. NOTHING I ever did except drive long trips on flat ground did anything to the mileage (on ANY vehicle I've owned). It just isn't going to happen.
It's so nice outside, but it's really hot and stuffy inside. They shut the air handlers off this week for some maintenance work.
I was concerned with mileage on my truck while it was my DD. Unfortunately, I spent ALOT of time and money to improve the mileage and got a big fat 0 increase out of it. I've found over the years with most cars that the factory settings are about as good as you're going to get for mileage. The add-ons and things are for power, not economy. NOTHING I ever did except drive long trips on flat ground did anything to the mileage (on ANY vehicle I've owned). It just isn't going to happen.
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Afternoon gentlemen.
It is very nice outside. I ma involoved in a bathroom remodel now and have the enjoyment of plumbing it tonight. Great.
I added a K&N and the 5 star tune to my V10 and I avg 1 1.5 mpg better while towing with it so it was worth it for me.
It is very nice outside. I ma involoved in a bathroom remodel now and have the enjoyment of plumbing it tonight. Great.
I added a K&N and the 5 star tune to my V10 and I avg 1 1.5 mpg better while towing with it so it was worth it for me.
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I have a buddy that took a 5spd 4cyl probe, and has been getting 40+mpg out of it. How? he made it more aerodynamic (it looks stupid though)
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in the snow/sleet?