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Aug 27, 2010 | 10:50 PM

bobbyt89

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96 4.9 question

I have 1996 4.9 with a 5 speed i recently put a 302 throttle body and intake tubes and a k&n filter. i wanna get some gas millage out of the truck. any suggestion welcome.I also live in iowa so theres no emmisions checks/standards.

Aug 28, 2010 | 10:40 AM

Harte3

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Drive like grandpa...except for riding the brake

Sep 2, 2010 | 01:53 AM

flipklos

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Originally Posted by bobbyt89

Why?

If you want milage drive 30 in 4th around town and 55 in OD on the highway. Get you about 12 and 19 respectively.

Sep 3, 2010 | 08:29 AM

MSKnudson

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I agree with both Harte3 and flipklos. Just keep her tuned up and change that oil regularity.

She can only do so much for ya..... just like your girlfriend, wife, or mother!

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