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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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5.4L mileage?

Other than the standard items such as maintenance, tire pressure and driving style are there any options for increasing the fuel mileage I'm seeing in my F250 screw? Would a tonneau cover make a difference? What about those goofy web tail gates- despite how tacky they look I would be all ears on anything which might help.

On an seperate note, any thoughts on basic bolts ons that may help throttle response or mpg and performance? I did feel a little SOTP gain form a k&N FIPK in my '96 Mustang GT but I would hardly call that worth the cost...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Run max tire pressure, keep the truck tuned up with motorcraft plugs and use motorcraft filters. Use a quality oil also. The k&n and all those little bolt on accessories don't really do much for these trucks.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Would it be possible to disengage the front drive shaft during summer months?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Buck268
Would a tonneau cover make a difference? What about those goofy web tail gates- despite how tacky they look I would be all ears on anything which might help.
Mythbusters found those tailgate nets don't help.

I did the zoodad mod, K&N air filter, Lucas fuel additive, SCT Tuner, new plugs and COPs. I get 16 MPG on the highway with a V10.

I could probably do better with stock size tires, but I need wider tires for running in the dunes and on the beach.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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New plugs and a k&n drop in did not really help much in fuel economy although the truck runs way better.

Maybe look into a 5 star economy tune and maybe freeing up the exhaust. I have been looking at the t to y pipe coversion, coated headers, and a performance style exhaust. More power with a light foot can help save $ at the pump and make the truck sound way better.
 
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