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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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mpg issue?

ok so this winter when I was idling a lot I figured that was why my mpg was around 8 or 10. Now its a little warmer so I dont let the truck idle in the mornings for more 4 or 5 minutes. After work I let it idle for 1 minute before driving. However my overhead which I reset at every refuel still is at 10 mpg which means its actually about 11.2 I use power service routinely. Is this typical for winter ULSD fuel or is there problems. Im thinking clogged fuel filter? soon as it gets in the balmy 40s here in a couple of weeks I'll be checking that.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Are you running #2 diesel?

Air up them tires
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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my tires I run 65 in the fronts and 70 in the rear. I checked them about 2 weeks ago
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Auto/Manual tranny, 3:55/3:73/4:10 rearend ? Any mods ?

We need more info to help you, your sig. has "cool looking" descriptions but nut much what's underneath the hood.
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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3.55 in the rear automatic. stock no mods
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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Don't read the overhead, it lies !!!! Do a manual calculation, fill up, reset trip odometer, drive truck, refill and check how's your mpg.

3:55 auto at 8mpg/10mpg is very low, you should be getting 17/18mpg average
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