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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 06:51 AM
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The overhead console mileage indicator is kinda like a girls weight on her drivers license.....Not even close to the truth. Always hand calculate your fuel. I recommend an app called Fuelly.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 7.3Excursion4x4
The overhead console mileage indicator is kinda like a girls weight on her drivers license.....Not even close to the truth. Always hand calculate your fuel. I recommend an app called Fuelly.
That's funny!!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by clem1226
Do or did you get a CEL ( check engine light ) ?

If not you have no reason to pull codes. I just don't want to see you waste any money.
Recently my EBP was reading high, all the time. Did not trip the CEL but after I replaced the sensor I noticed a world of difference in performance and economy.

IMO. before money is spent on anything else a quality diagnostic tool should be purchased. I agree, these things can be rather expensive to throw parts at....
 
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by HD Rider
Low MPG's are typically cause by boost leaks, uppipe leaks, or heavy right shoe.
and/or a bad/sticking EBP sensor. X2 on what Jetdoc posted.....
 
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