MPG question?
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MPG question?
My MPG continue to go down this winter, staying around 9.5-9.8 (hand calculated) I drive 8 miles each way every day to work. This summer in the same pattern I was getting 12.5-13.0. Any ideas besides the usual..plugs, o2 sensors, maf sensor cleaning? I currently have around 72,000 miles on it. 02 F250 V10 CC 4x4 3.73. Thanks, Steve
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From: montana
A Lot of people have this problem and It seems it is a mixture of things. The winter fuel has different additives which negetivly affects the milage of our vehicles, also longer idle times especially if you let your truck warm up for a few minutes every time you start it. But also check and see if the gas you are using has ethonal in it. This also can lower your milage. I would wait till spring and see if it comes back up before you start spending money on parts.
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From: Albuquerque
The winter blend fuel is mostly to blame...IMO. Also...if you let your SD warm up...causes excessive fuel usage compared to the summer months.
Other than making sure your tire pressure is correct...that's all I got.
biz
Other than making sure your tire pressure is correct...that's all I got.
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