Need Better Mpg
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Need Better Mpg
Hey guys. Right now my gauge is saying i am getting around 12 miles per gallen. I have an 01 f-250 with 6" lift and 35" tires. I just bought the truck. is that correct or does the lift and tires throw that off? What is the fastest and cheapest way to gain better mpg.
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Hey guys. Right now my gauge is saying i am getting around 12 miles per gallen. I have an 01 f-250 with 6" lift and 35" tires. I just bought the truck. is that correct or does the lift and tires throw that off? What is the fastest and cheapest way to gain better mpg.
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You can do the 6637 fairly cheap, but after that it gets expensive. I've got the 6637 intake and 4" duals w/muffler and I get decent mpg... don't check it often because I rarely fill my 55 gallon tank.
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Throw?? He asked for cheap, it's probably a 4x4 which means front and rear. Not everyone and their brother knows how to properly set them up, so forget "throwing" them in. That's a major project, not to mention not cheap.
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It is debateable at best than bed covers or leaving talgates increse mileage. Some people proved doing those mods actually burned more fuel.
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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo
I bought my truck for work and to haul things. All those damn things do is add weight to the truck. Worthless.
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Keep your speed down.
Keep your tires inflated properly.
Keep your truck aligned properly.
Take it easy when leaving from a stop.
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Couldn't agree more, hence the reason I hate them. If you want it covered all the time, you should have bought an SUV.
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Major project or not Fuel isn't cheap nowadays and with 35's the best fuel economy he's gonna get is from front and rear gears. Scrape, save, and do your self and the truck a favor, get some. If your brave and mechanically inclined do A LOT of research and asking around and set 'em up your self. My 2 cents.