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Deleted- need tuner and tune
Any advise on a good setup would be appreciated, really not looking for more power or anything like that right now but sure would like to get more than 15 mpg.
I've read there are some canned tunes that work well, google search brings up nothing ( I understand why)
2011 F350 king ranch CC SRW 4x4
I've read there are some canned tunes that work well, google search brings up nothing ( I understand why)
2011 F350 king ranch CC SRW 4x4
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From: Western NY
So you bought a truck that already had a weight loss then? Or you need the required device and software for yours?
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Any advise on a good setup would be appreciated, really not looking for more power or anything like that right now but sure would like to get more than 15 mpg.
I've read there are some canned tunes that work well, google search brings up nothing ( I understand why)
2011 F350 king ranch CC SRW 4x4
I've read there are some canned tunes that work well, google search brings up nothing ( I understand why)
2011 F350 king ranch CC SRW 4x4
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I get 22 also driving like a adult. (which is not often)
8 MPG something is not right. I get 13 with how I normally drive my truck.
8 MPG something is not right. I get 13 with how I normally drive my truck.
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From: Fort Mill SC
I'm averaging 15,2 the way it sits, if I could get 22 that would be quite the increase, haven't had a chance to do the math $1300 for a tuner, really something that Im not going to get any benefit from other than the added fuel mileage, the way the truck is now it has no performance issues, tows well etc.
local diesel shop said they can have the unit in just a few days and it uses easy link to program, not sure if I want canned tunes though.
local diesel shop said they can have the unit in just a few days and it uses easy link to program, not sure if I want canned tunes though.
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Most of the so-called tuners are a complete waste of money (e.g. that overpriced OBD2 (SAE, ISO protocols) to Wi-Fi gouge from EZ Lynk above) and ultimately do more harm than good. Ford and AVL modeled the daylights out of the 6.7L and some rednecks w/paychecks, knuckleheads w/laptops, wanna-be code slingers (who frankly wouldn't know a "cloud" from a real cloud if if dropped out of the sky and landed on their mugs) are going to do better?
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The way I see it is if you're driving the speed limit, driving on flat lands such as FLA, accelerate easy at lights, possibly have the 3.31 gears, you probably will get that. But to assume everyone will get 22 mpg with a deleted truck is ludicrous. I get over 18 mpg on my road trip to KY driving 70 to 78 mph. But again, I'm not at a speed of 55 or 60, plus I'm driving through the Appalachian Mountains. Same here in WNY. The Appalachian mountains start here. I have a mix of hills, country roads ( a few stop signs), expressway driving and some stop and go driving. In the summer time, I'll see from 14ish to 16 mpg depending on the circumstances. My mileage drops at least 1 mpg for the winter fuel and also four wheel drive use in the snow.
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if you’re getting 8 unloaded, something is seriously wrong. I don’t even drop that far during regen. I can break 20 unloaded driving conservatively, usually 17-19 driving normally.
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Most of the so-called tuners are a complete waste of money (e.g. that overpriced OBD2 (SAE, ISO protocols) to Wi-Fi gouge from EZ Lynk above) and ultimately do more harm than good. Ford and AVL modeled the daylights out of the 6.7L and some rednecks w/paychecks, knuckleheads w/laptops, wanna-be code slingers (who frankly wouldn't know a "cloud" from a real cloud if if dropped out of the sky and landed on their mugs) are going to do better?
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Hell, my 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD (2.5L, 4 cyl) only averages 22 mpg on the hwy.
