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Old 04-28-2008, 12:52 AM
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Crappy mileage!

I have an 05 qc 2500 4x4 with automatic. The truck was averaging around 20 on the interstate and 15-16 around town. I put an Edge Juice with Attitude box on it and the mileage has went to crap. Been averaging between 10-11mpg no matter what the driving condition or setting on the box. Any suggestions? My tires are 315/70/17's.
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I beleive you are enjoying the power. More power does not equal same fuel milage. SORRRRRYYYY!!!!!!!!!
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Also are you doing the mileage correction for the larger tires?
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take the EDGE out and try it........
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Getting 22 average with my Smarty Jr!!! I can actually get more than 24 when I baby it!!! More power DOES equal better mileage!!!
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What other mods do you have that you are getting 22 - 24 mpg? I have a 06 with a Smarty Jr. and it has never seen better than 15 mpg on the on road at 60 mph. You going by the over head or hand calc?
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Or is your truck a 2x4, is that a overall average, or the best you have gotten out of one tank. I see alot of unverified numbers, speedos are off, people using the overhead, etc. I'm getting an average of 15-16 MPG...
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my mpg has taken a dump the last few tanks also.

i know the overhead is not accurate, but i have been reading 11-12mpg the last few tank. that is with a quad xzt, stock and the mileage max

what gives?
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mine has steadily been going down... I think my stock tranny and converter are getting tired...
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