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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 02:32 AM
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So I guess I just have a fat foot. I have tried keeping the rms down but it just does not run as good. 147500 miles
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 04:49 AM
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hard to help with such little info.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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Well I have been trying to figure out my problem with my fuel millage. I used to get about 18 1996 psd crew cab 4x4. Now I am getting 12. This has been going on since mid summer so I don't with it is winter fuel. 147500 miles maybe injectors?
 
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when is the last time you changed the fuel filter and air filter? what about oil change.... mileage dips significantly if one of these has gone too long without changing
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Keep in mind also, now that winter is here with colder temps you are going to use more fuel. Are you doing more idiling? Just something to think about.
 
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