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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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i noticed today after i washed the undercarrige that my truck ran better. it always feels like i have no power unless i punch it , i have to give it atleast half throttle to go at stop lights.but after i washed it , it was like a total differant truck and got better milage(9-10mpg to 12-13 mpg). is that weird or what? i need some help on this one . i dont know what to do , when i overtake it doesnt shift down or anything ,even if i floor it ,what could this be? i know this truck has alote more power then it does right now but i think a chevy could beat me the way its running , and i have to hang my head just saying that .so any help would be great. thanks you guys are great , this site has aready helped me a ton.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by phatf250
i noticed today after i washed the undercarrige that my truck ran better. it always feels like i have no power unless i punch it , i have to give it atleast half throttle to go at stop lights.but after i washed it , it was like a total differant truck and got better milage(9-10mpg to 12-13 mpg). is that weird or what? i need some help on this one . i dont know what to do , when i overtake it doesnt shift down or anything ,even if i floor it ,what could this be? i know this truck has alote more power then it does right now but i think a chevy could beat me the way its running , and i have to hang my head just saying that .so any help would be great. thanks you guys are great , this site has aready helped me a ton.
Do u get the same effect when it rains...going thru puddles...etc?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Gotta love these trucks-give them plenty of fresh air,good fuel,exhaust so they can (well you know) and they seem happy. did you notice anything out of the ordinary under your truck after washing?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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maybe u need to lube the chassy......and grease some parts, the water acted as a lubrication media and removed old build up...
 
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