Gas Mileage
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Gas Mileage
I own a 2001 crew cab Ford F-250 Diesel and my gas mileage is about 13.8, is that right for the truck? When I got it it was around 14.2 is there any thing I can do? I have changed the fuel filer and oil and filter about 1000.0 miles ago.
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diesel kleen has a grey bottle for spring,summer,fall and the white bottle is for winter if it gets really cold where you are , like 5 deg or lower..
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im surprised no one has mentioned this. your truck won't get very far on gas. we here prefer to call it "fuel mileage"
i myself use powerservice in the white bottle, it says "diesel kleen". it is $11 something for a 64 oz. bottle, that treats 300 gallons. we have two 550 gallon fuel tanks at the shop, one for off-road and one for on-road, and i am going to get three jugs, and use them in the tanks. plus i have my own seperate jug, because i have to buy my own fuel at the station.
off topic- thinking of running biodiesel- is it good to still use an additive with biodiesel in the tank?
i myself use powerservice in the white bottle, it says "diesel kleen". it is $11 something for a 64 oz. bottle, that treats 300 gallons. we have two 550 gallon fuel tanks at the shop, one for off-road and one for on-road, and i am going to get three jugs, and use them in the tanks. plus i have my own seperate jug, because i have to buy my own fuel at the station.
off topic- thinking of running biodiesel- is it good to still use an additive with biodiesel in the tank?
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Originally Posted by PSNut
I've used both and couldn't tell the difference, Diesel Kleen is just more easy to find.
The Stanidyne costs more. Again, I notice no difference in power or mileage compared to not using an additive - but my engine (please note: I can only tell you how it runs in mine!!) runs noticeably smoother and quieter with the Stanidyne.
No, it doesn't sound like a gasser, but the injectors make much less clatter with the Stanidyne than with other additives - or without.
I've done the fuel pickup and fuel line mods - it must be time to work up a regulated fuel return...
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Is your truck 4x4 Tankx?
I consistently get 19-20 mixed higway and city. I took a 200 mile trip and got right at 24. My truck is a crewcab 2wd that I baby. I always keep it under 2k rpm (even from take off) which makes all the difference in the world. A lead foot will suck down fuel.
I have notice a slight loss in the past couple of weeks, but I think it is due to the winter blend.
I consistently get 19-20 mixed higway and city. I took a 200 mile trip and got right at 24. My truck is a crewcab 2wd that I baby. I always keep it under 2k rpm (even from take off) which makes all the difference in the world. A lead foot will suck down fuel.
I have notice a slight loss in the past couple of weeks, but I think it is due to the winter blend.