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How much does starwheel affect economy?

Old Sep 15, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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How much does starwheel affect economy?

Hi all,

My truck is getting really good mileage, but I'd always like more. I was wondering if backing off on the starwheel would improve mileage. I have it set to where it really puffs smoke if you do much more than idle off from a stop.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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It may help a little but depending on how it is adjusted it may not. Sliding the AFC housing back will help too.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Black smoke is unburnt fuel that isn't giving you any miles, you might as well just burn money. Turn the wheel back toward the rear for better mppgs.
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