how to save gas
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Jessfactor, just remember that coasting isn't legal everywhere, at least not here in iowa, but i have done it for a long time. Besides, how would the cops know if you are free wheeling unless they are in the truck with you? right?
OK, i figured it out. When you are "coasting" at about 75-80 mph you will get pulled over and your gas mileage will be crap.
Last edited by 79redranger; Feb 29, 2004 at 09:14 PM.
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There is a difference between "coasting" and just not pressing the gass or brake. Coasting refers to putting the gear in neutral, which is illegal (because it is dangerous if you need to make a sudden move or reaction and have no power). I think that's the confusion.
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Freewheeling
Freewheelin's where you disengage the clutch and just rely on vehicle momentum to get you to the stoplight.
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Wow, I've got a 4x4 4.0L v6 and I get about 12mpg. But it's winter, and I let it sit for about half an hour everymorning warming up. Anywho, changing your oil (go lighter if you're using like a 10w-30 or so). I hear that changing the trans. fluid does the trick too. Duel exhaust helps too. Change fuel filters, air filters etc.
Also, put big sails in the bed. Use them on windy days instead of the engine.
Also, put big sails in the bed. Use them on windy days instead of the engine.
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From: Central Iowa
Coasting refers to putting the gear in neutral, which is illegal
where are you from ejpreston?
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Coasting is an infraction, but the problem would be unless the cop is in your car, it's near impossible to prove....The most obvious gas saver is going easy on the gas....A good quality injectory cleaner is a good bet as well....
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From: Claremore
man, I feel sorry for you guys, and here I was... self laothing about the lack of power in my 2.3 5 speed, but it makes me feel so much better about my truck (and its 29 mpg, summertime) to see you guys post your milage, lol. 
Anyways, I guess thats about the only thing Ive got on you guys, so I had to brag. 
Anyways, I guess thats about the only thing Ive got on you guys, so I had to brag.
