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will a dirty fuel filter create a rapid loss of MPG? I recently installed a new tymar type intake, and then reset my computer. A day later i checked it, and was getting about 3MPG lower than the last few weeks. I am almost at 10,000 miles for the fuel filter, and know it is about time to change...could this be the source of the MPG loss?
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The overhead computer is notoriously unreliable, but it might be right in this case.
My truck will tell me when it's ready for an oil change by dropping 2mpg on a tank.
My truck will tell me when it's ready for an oil change by dropping 2mpg on a tank.
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02superstroker Is your reduced mileage due to your heavier foot because of the increased performance of the tymar
I guess I am fortunate my overhead computer is always right on with mpg etc.
cookie88-you will loose 2mpg if you need an oil change? Any ideas why that type of mpg loss just because of dirty oil
I guess I am fortunate my overhead computer is always right on with mpg etc.cookie88-you will loose 2mpg if you need an oil change? Any ideas why that type of mpg loss just because of dirty oil
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no.. actually when i saw the readings i made a point to back off of the old gas pedal... Seems like highway driving hasn't dropped, however city stop and go has greatly decreased.. i will replace fuel filter tomarrow and see if that helps? thanks
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I asssume it's because the anti foaming agent gets used up and the injectors lose alot of effenciency, but that's just a SWAG.
All I know is it's always the same. Between 3500-4500 miles on dino oil, and at around 7000 on synthetic, I'll drop from 17's to 15's. Change the oil and it's right back to 17.
All I know is it's always the same. Between 3500-4500 miles on dino oil, and at around 7000 on synthetic, I'll drop from 17's to 15's. Change the oil and it's right back to 17.
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My '96 truck also demands clean oil, or it will loose mileage. I have noticed if the level drops to a couple of quarts low, the mileage plummets. I have no idea why it does this, but find it useful - if I forget to change the oil, the truck reminds me in the pocket.
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i was just reminding..or asking..im not sure which.. but i just changed my oil one thousand miles ago..i was asking about the FUEL filter, and if this could be the problem.... thanks 
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I just changed my fuel filter today , and it was black as hell !
I did it more out of bordem than anything , thinking it would be good still due to me replacing it not that long ago (not sure about mileage wise ) , but to my surprise it was black.
Truck runs allot smoother now with the new filter. And I have allready seen a slight rise in the MPG dept.
I did it more out of bordem than anything , thinking it would be good still due to me replacing it not that long ago (not sure about mileage wise ) , but to my surprise it was black.
Truck runs allot smoother now with the new filter. And I have allready seen a slight rise in the MPG dept.
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I just changed my fuel filter today , and it was black as hell !
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Gotcha. I don't have any of the factory strainers left in my tank, so I needed something to protect the pump. I put enough filter in that I could remove the stock filter alltogether if I were so inclined (I'm not).