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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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hey forum,

just bought a 92 f150 4x4 reg cab long box with the 302 FI, 5 spd dual exhaust 33" tires....i love it....

exept for the fuel economy..is thisa trait of of these trucks..cos boy oh boy does it ever suck back the fuel.........

just thought id say hi...

cheers,

Paul
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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With oversized tires and a V8 the gas milage shouldn't be all that great. Welcome to our world!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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sooo..whats the average?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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With those big tires, if you get 15 on the highway, you're doing good. It also depends on your rear axle ratio.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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ok...well...im getting 12.5 mpg.....andactually they are 31.5's not 33s.....think a tune up will help-?

couple questions though.....

the idle undulates almost to thew point of stalling...seems to only happenwhen the fan kicks in...as when you here aclick...the idle goes back to normal....

and..from experience on the forum...any thing to watch out for.....mechanicalwise....

thanks....

cheers,

Paul
 
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