Mileage
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Boys:
I noticed that when I 'baby' or let the engine lug from 0-60 mph and try to sqeeze mileage out I get worse mileage. I start driving it like the reason I bought it for and loe and behold my mileage has increased. No Mod's, just fill her up and go. I don't race it light to light, but I will let a CHEBBY know what's coming or going passed him...HAHAHA
Vegas-V10
I noticed that when I 'baby' or let the engine lug from 0-60 mph and try to sqeeze mileage out I get worse mileage. I start driving it like the reason I bought it for and loe and behold my mileage has increased. No Mod's, just fill her up and go. I don't race it light to light, but I will let a CHEBBY know what's coming or going passed him...HAHAHA
Vegas-V10
4wd Low
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: So. Indiana
I have an '04,cc,4x4, auto,3:73, 15,000 mi. Started out in the mid 16's rapidly went down hill. It now gets 12.2 to 12.8 anyway I drive it. Truck has been great in all other ways.
Just installed the Superchip in the performance mode. Going on a short trip this weekend will see what this does. Will switch over to the tow/haul program for the return trip home and compare milage.
Just installed the Superchip in the performance mode. Going on a short trip this weekend will see what this does. Will switch over to the tow/haul program for the return trip home and compare milage.
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From: Lynden, WA.
Originally Posted by Lee22
The six speed must help-
Lee
Lee
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 340
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From: Texas
Check out the tech folder or look at the link below. I think you will like the results of unplugging the EGR, just remember to plug it back in before you go to the dealer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=282640
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=282640
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: San Diego USA
Those seem to be for 03/04. I'll see if it looks similar on the 05. Looks like a plat plug with 5 or so wires on it from the pick. Even though I have read it's an oval white connector.
...Rich
...Rich
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From: anchorage, alaska
I pulled my 03 cobra 1200 miles from wisconsin and got 13.8, 13.4 and 13.1 on the fill ups. I sure the hell wasn't babying it but I kept it under 80. Pulling weight and the load of wood in the bed totalled around 7000lbs.
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From: belle chasse,louisiana
did the egr disc. no effect did not go up or down, i think my truck is possesed nothing seems to help i have tried powerservice additives put on a camper top and replaced the filter wiht a volant air box, no changes in mpg
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From: belle chasse,louisiana
the duke heard that aero muffler catback magnaflow scmt is the way to go as far as the volant is concerned i tow a lot everyday made a difference in pickup 15,590 mi. still not broken in, went to ford 4-18 they said my computer has the latest program but i don not see how that is possible when my truck has a 10/04 build date and there are perople on this site saying there is a jan. and march program.
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05' CCSB 4x4 PSD auto transmission. 21000 miles since January 1, 05. Average milage is 16.74 I drive alot of highway miles with a little city. Some towing also. Mileage is improving now with breakin and summer fuel. Everything is stock.
