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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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fuel mpg

I bought a 01 f250 superduty with a 5.4lt V8. it has king ranch tires, dual exhaust, k/n intake and a programer in the comp., but i am still getting 9 mpg. what could be my problem???
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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try taking the truck to stock and see if that helps. Keep in mind you have a big truck built for work not mpg's. You might get it weighed to see just how heavy it is.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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What program is loaded?? I get 13.86 in the summer and 12.5 in the winter. I also have the 3 valve 5.4.

I thought mine wasnt good but found out otherwise.

I think mine is capeable of more
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Where are you getting 9MPGs? Highway? Stop-and-go? A mixture of both?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Ditto on checking the program. I get 9 city and about 10.5 to 11 hwy. Thats on 41" tires and 4:88 gears.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Mine's getting 12.3 in city and 15.2 on the Hwy with my current exhaust. What fuel is it tuned for?
 
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