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Old 07-22-2008, 01:49 PM
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Better Fuel Economy

What can i do to my 95 f150 302 to get better fuel economy? The truck is bone stock and has 268,000 miles on it. are there any good cleaners or chemicals...........anything that you have seen results out of. thanks.
 
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Geezz.... I just noticed your username. I hope that isn't the milage you are getting... 'cause if it is you got major problems you need to fix.
 
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WOW 7 MPG !!

Theres got to be some codes going on here

1st Scan the computer
 
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After checking the codes, Check your cat and your muffler. If your cat has started to collapse your exhaust will not be flowing well enough and will kill your gas mileage.
 
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Also check all of your vacuum lines and pcv valve. Small vacuum leaks cause a lean condition, the computer compensates by adding additional fuel to keep the exhaust temperature down. And, speaking of exhaust temperature, when is the last time the o2 sensor was replaced? If you are still running the original one, it could be really hurting your mileage...
 




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