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Old 12-03-2008, 10:14 PM
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mpg needed
any input to increase mileage on my 08 Sterling Bullet? 4x4 and manual trans,
all the good stuff i am finding is different for pick ups
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Old 12-06-2008, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dodgedude440
any input to increase mileage on my 08 Sterling Bullet? 4x4 and manual trans,
all the good stuff i am finding is different for pick ups
Other than drive downhill in neutral all the time .. I can't think of any.

C'ept maybe keep 85 lbs min in the tires. And keep up with the flashes at the dealership.

I'm getting about 12.5 mpg.
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No, there is really noting. I get 14.5 empty with the 5500
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Other than drive downhill in neutral all the time .. I can't think of any.

C'ept maybe keep 85 lbs min in the tires. And keep up with the flashes at the dealership.

I'm getting about 12.5 mpg.
tires at 90psi allways
dealer cant find the cord to there flashing machine...morons!
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haha, can't find the cord, thats the best I heard yet!
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banks intake kit....get you an extra 2-4mpg....i'm getting around 16 empty and 14 loaded
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How close is your over head guesser to the hand calc? I know I just have a 3500 CC but seems like I just doesn't fit in with the other 6spd.
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