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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Gas Hog!

My truck is a real gas hog, is getting thirstier and is pretty weak. Besides tune up, any suggestions short of major rebuild or bigger motor swap (I'm on a pretty tight budget)? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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First off, I would suggest going to fordfuelinjection.com and follow the procedures there for KOEO and KOER tests (Key On, Engine Off/Running). Post back with any results and some of us may be able to help steer you in the right direction.

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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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How much of a gas hog is your truck?? What is the MPG?? Any driveablility problems??
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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What is your truck? What year, model, engine, trans, rear end? What size tires? How many miles, when was the last time it had a FULL service tune up, oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, plugs, wires, o2 sensor(s), cap, rotor, tranny fluid flush, and filter change? These things all can contribute to poor fuel mileage.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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Got an engine code yesterday, then dropped off when slowed to about 35 mph. Will check all things mentioned above. It's a 93 xlt 5.0 efi w/about 103,500 miles.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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how bad was the milage? I only got 10 mpg before i did everyting in my sig now i get 15 mpg.
 
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