Drop in MPG
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Drop in MPG
About a week or two ago i started a thread stating that i noticed my excursion wasnt emitting black smoke under hard acceleration like it normally would and that it was more of a white/clear smoke.
So i put a new fuel filter and cleaned where the filter goes into.
But with this issue ive noticed that i went from 19-20 mpg to 17 mpg i do "city' driving its all country roads to and from work but im just trying to figure it all out
So i put a new fuel filter and cleaned where the filter goes into.
But with this issue ive noticed that i went from 19-20 mpg to 17 mpg i do "city' driving its all country roads to and from work but im just trying to figure it all out
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You will want to run multiple tanks of fuel before you can determine actual mileage. So many factors can change your fuel mileage. How you drive, where you drive, what time of day you drive, where you get fuel, etc.
Also, 17mpg is not bad at all. I would say that is about average to above average. Especially as these trucks age more. You would be surprised how many guys I get calling in looking for a chip to increase fuel mileage because they see 10mpg.
Also, 17mpg is not bad at all. I would say that is about average to above average. Especially as these trucks age more. You would be surprised how many guys I get calling in looking for a chip to increase fuel mileage because they see 10mpg.
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So i havnt cleaned that connector yet. I tried tackling another problem, my dash light went out a week or so ago but without driving at night i didnt bother fixing it till today so i checked the connector for the headlights and the illumination control they were fine. then i pulled the dash i had the cluster out and checked the bulb it wasnt blown i took it out and put it back in and before putting the cluster back i checked it and it was working but once i had it all back together it wasnt on... but then the service engine light came on so im at a loss.
Im getting it scanned tomorrow to see what is causing the service light and then hope someone has an idea on the dash light.
Im getting it scanned tomorrow to see what is causing the service light and then hope someone has an idea on the dash light.
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I'd wager a P1211 code - this is commonly caused by a bad ICP sensor, a hot tune, or an internal oil leak. All of the above will also really screw with your MPG.
You went through the trouble to take the dash apart, and replaced one bulb out of about a dozen or so? With a friendly/helpful tone - I'd do 'em all the next time in there.
You went through the trouble to take the dash apart, and replaced one bulb out of about a dozen or so? With a friendly/helpful tone - I'd do 'em all the next time in there.
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10-13-2009 08:45 PM