My first PSD
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, Alabama
My first PSD
Hey guys... Im new here, but have been lurking and reading for about 3 weeks... This seems like a great forum with lots of folks with good advice...
I got my first PSD about a month ago... it is a 99 7.3L PSD 2WD Crew cab with only 48K miles on it...
My only complaint as of now is that I would really like to increase my MPG... I am getting about 15-16.5 MPG right now with mixed highway and town driving... I know the previous owner and have known this truck since the day he got it... It has no mods, but has had good upkeep... I do know that he has not ever used DK or any other addatives in the fuel, and he also didnt do much other than change the oil every 3k and the fuel filter.... I read a bunch of threads that kinda dealt with the subject, but I wanted to at least post and say hello and possibly get some good advice....do you guys have any other simple suggestions for increasing MPG...
stewart
I got my first PSD about a month ago... it is a 99 7.3L PSD 2WD Crew cab with only 48K miles on it...
My only complaint as of now is that I would really like to increase my MPG... I am getting about 15-16.5 MPG right now with mixed highway and town driving... I know the previous owner and have known this truck since the day he got it... It has no mods, but has had good upkeep... I do know that he has not ever used DK or any other addatives in the fuel, and he also didnt do much other than change the oil every 3k and the fuel filter.... I read a bunch of threads that kinda dealt with the subject, but I wanted to at least post and say hello and possibly get some good advice....do you guys have any other simple suggestions for increasing MPG...
stewart
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
From: Brighton, Co
You're mileage seems about average. Make sure you're air filter stays clean and seals well, keep the engine rpm around 2000 max whenever possible for maximum economy, use the highest cetane fuel you can find. Chips can help economy if you can keep your foot out of the throttle and not hotrod it all the time.
I average about 15.5 on my truck, best tank yet is 17.2.
I average about 15.5 on my truck, best tank yet is 17.2.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,897
Likes: 0
From: Northeastern Pa - USA
Welcome to the forum and the world of oil burners. remember not to rush the truck, it will get going AND dont operate it like a indy racer. Diesels are like women at the WalMart with a sale happening --- you just dont rush them. good luck
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
From: gulf coast
Welcome fellow Alabamian! I've got a '95 crew cab and that's about as good as the milage gets on mine. As was mentioned above, keeping your foot out of it is the best fix but how much fun is that......
