fuel milage? need some help
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fuel milage? need some help
ok just got the 99 7.3 powerstroke 4x4 crewcab last week. The overhead console that i've heard is called the lyeometer is sayin i avg 13.5 mpg. Is this pretty much how its gonna stay or is there a possible 18 mpg in there somewhere. Heard about cleanin the backpressure deal and i dont know if its been touched. or should i just figure up milage on my own first.
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Originally Posted by jdecker88
Check your next tank by hand, should be around 14-16. Greg, not to hijack but did you get the replacement motor?
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Originally Posted by bigsteve1969
99.9% shure its original motor just a little over 105,000 on it
roflmao!sorry! he was asking me if i got my engine yet!
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Clean the EBP sensor tube and you'll probably have to replace the sensor if clogged. I didn't have much luck cleaning my sensor so I bought a new one off of Ebay. Run the recommened tire pressure that is on your sticker inside the drivers door. Stay below 2000rpm's. I'm getting 13mpg but I'm in cold Wisconsin. Diesel's don't like the cold. You are a little warmer in MS. Right now, we have below zero temps and down to -40F windchill.
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I cleaned out my clogged EBPS awhile back, and changed to Rotella 5w-40 synthetic oil in the same week, I instantly noticed a 2mpg jump. I'm not sure which one helped more, but combined....I am very happy! Motor is quieter too 
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Originally Posted by UP_There
I cleaned out my clogged EBPS awhile back, and changed to Rotella 5w-40 synthetic oil in the same week, I instantly noticed a 2mpg jump. I'm not sure which one helped more, but combined....I am very happy! Motor is quieter too
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Originally Posted by skibender
Clean the EBP sensor tube and you'll probably have to replace the sensor if clogged. I didn't have much luck cleaning my sensor so I bought a new one off of Ebay. Run the recommened tire pressure that is on your sticker inside the drivers door. Stay below 2000rpm's. I'm getting 13mpg but I'm in cold Wisconsin. Diesel's don't like the cold. You are a little warmer in MS. Right now, we have below zero temps and down to -40F windchill.