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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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is it possible for a chip to loose some or all of its program. ie lost fuel milage?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 10:44 PM
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Yup..its called you have a lead foot like me.

No...seriously...its probably winter fuel. How long ago did it happen...if it was within 6 weeks i would tend to think thats the problem.


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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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A dirty air filter will do this too.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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I agree with the previous two posts.

1. Winter diesel really makes a difference in fuel mileage, and we feel it alot up here in Alaska.
2. That darn air filter shoyuld stay clean if u want to continue having good mileage. Nothing like having a clogged filter that isnt allowing the proper air thru there. Good Luck with wat u find.

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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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ford is blaming it on the synthetic that i have in it, they are saying it is burning up the processor hmmm funny huh...... does the ps tend to run alittle ruff on the w/g fuel????

 
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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hey man, you have the same year and model that i do, i bought mine july 4 2001 (from carmax of all places) i have a 29 gal tank and run usually around 300- 310 on a tank how bout you brother.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 11:58 AM
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There's no way to burn up a processor with oil. The whole engine could fall out and the processor would be fine!

 
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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