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fuel milleage went in the toilet?

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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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fuel milleage went in the toilet?

I just had my trans. replaced on warranty by the dealer, ever since I got the truck back it uses way more fuel. I used to get 800 km to a tank now I only get maybe 600 km to a tank. They also replaced the oil cooler with a higher flow after market unit, and it seems like my fan is engaged more often, but I can't see it case my fuel mileage to drop that much, or could it? Thanks
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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I bet they flashed it to the latest software while they had it.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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whats the latest software do? I have my pmt installed on the tow setting.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Did you return it to stock before you took it in for service? If not and they flashed it, your BD may not be working any more.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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I returned it to stock before they got there fingers on it.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Tranny has to relearn your habits.

They probably flashed it, my MPG dropped 1.5 after they flashed it for another issue.
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