How do I Improve MPG?
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No prob--that's why we post. Deleting the EGR has to help. same with freer exhaust and having the correct tire pressure (and tire size). Maybe the zoodad is a question mark (never done it, nor personally know anyone that has) but friends with psd's have seen measurable mpg increases after dumping the egr.
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From: Middle Tn.
No prob--that's why we post. Deleting the EGR has to help. same with freer exhaust and having the correct tire pressure (and tire size). Maybe the zoodad is a question mark (never done it, nor personally know anyone that has) but friends with psd's have seen measurable mpg increases after dumping the egr.
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From: Claremore, OK
No prob--that's why we post. Deleting the EGR has to help. same with freer exhaust and having the correct tire pressure (and tire size). Maybe the zoodad is a question mark (never done it, nor personally know anyone that has) but friends with psd's have seen measurable mpg increases after dumping the egr.
Staying of the skinny pedal is the best way to improve MPG.
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On my 2004 F350 crewcab long bed dually, I got better than 20mpg on one long trip to north GA and back. Previous best mileage 17mpg. The only difference was instead of the tonneau cover,I had removed the tailgate to haul a heavy piece of equipment to GA. I was running 65 mph. One way loaded with a over a ton worth of machine. The 20+ was an average for the whole trip. Your mileage may vary as they say, if you have a different body style. I put a topper on the truck and lost 1/2-1 mpg back to 16mpg.
I do keep a logbook in my truck. I have recorded every fill-up and mileage since the truck was new. I try to make an entry every time I drive the truck.
I do keep a logbook in my truck. I have recorded every fill-up and mileage since the truck was new. I try to make an entry every time I drive the truck.
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From: Baldwin, ND
But seriously....I might do that...remove the cat that is!
Thad
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The Pavement Princess doesn't leave paved roads...except for well packed gravel parking lots. Other wise she sinks and it's a bear to get it out of the whole she'll dig for her self. I did a kitty delete using the exhaust off a '00 7.3L....looks like a stock truck because everything matches under there.
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Truck details
Getting ready to have the Banks system removed
Getting ready to install a cooler filter when it is shipped next week.
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Whats a Cetane Booster?
Also depending on what part of the country you live in will play a part on your fuel mileage in the winter. In the winter my average rural driving gets me about 15 even when using a cetane booster. Come summer that figure goes up to 17+ but on the interstate I get 20 running empty. Make sure your tires have the proper air fill.
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The Pavement Princess doesn't leave paved roads...except for well packed gravel parking lots. Other wise she sinks and it's a bear to get it out of the whole she'll dig for her self. I did a kitty delete using the exhaust off a '00 7.3L....looks like a stock truck because everything matches under there.
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Flash Release?
Thanks,
Lee
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From: Claremore, OK
What did your cat look like when you removed it. They typically have a lot of open area. Because of that I am quite surprised that it had a noticeable improvement for you in mileage. Certainly not challenging you, but I have heard many that say they saw no benefit w/ the removal of their cat. The stock muffler is quite a bit more restrictive than the cat.
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I'd love to see 20 MPG on the highway on my '04. Unloaded, with a light foot, the absolute best I've ever calculated was 17.4 and usually around 17.1.
It's a big, wide, tall truck weighing three tons (you big dogs are four tons!). Unless the laws of physics are repealed, nothing I've seen makes much difference.
thnx, jack vines
It's a big, wide, tall truck weighing three tons (you big dogs are four tons!). Unless the laws of physics are repealed, nothing I've seen makes much difference.
thnx, jack vines