Damn Dummy
SDD Junior Member
Today I went to fill up and it was over $4 per gallon. It was around $140 to fill it up. What are the best improvements I can do for better MPG. I know it will cost me, but I got to do what I got to do.
Better MPG
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CHPMustang
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Ditch the stock filter for a Donaldson style filter #46637 from FleetFilter Online Store you'll need a 4" length of 4" exhaust tubing to complete the upgrade.
Or just go for the big boy an AFE Stage 2 Proguard 7 filter kit.
I'm educating the wife on how to lighten up on the throttle when she drives the truck
Or just go for the big boy an AFE Stage 2 Proguard 7 filter kit.
I'm educating the wife on how to lighten up on the throttle when she drives the truck
SuperdudeE
learnin oil burnin
Use less brakes. The more speed you can carry through turns the less power you gotta put down on the next straight away. Also, If you see a red light up ahead just let off the throttle. No need to speed up to a red light. Yo can also try to gain speed on a down hill so you have less power needed to get uphill.
They say that a programmer is worth a couple of MPGs but I have yet to see that.
Smaller, shorter tires are better for MPGs as well as better aerodynamics like regular mirrors instead of towing mirrors and a Tonneu cover or Air Gate.
I hope some of this helps you out.
Last Resort: Honda for a comuter car.
They say that a programmer is worth a couple of MPGs but I have yet to see that.
Smaller, shorter tires are better for MPGs as well as better aerodynamics like regular mirrors instead of towing mirrors and a Tonneu cover or Air Gate.
I hope some of this helps you out.
Last Resort: Honda for a comuter car.
Damn Dummy
SDD Junior Member
CHP, I already have the filter(I guess I should put that in my signature) and it helped alittle. Now I'm wondering how much better the Stage 2 is compared to Stage 1 Afe filter. And do you know which I should do first, new exhaust or intake?
Hoss 350
My GSP, Dutch
CHP, I already have the filter(I guess I should put that in my signature) and it helped alittle. Now I'm wondering how much better the Stage 2 is compared to Stage 1 Afe filter. And do you know which I should do first, new exhaust or intake?
None of it will help enough to ever pay for itself even if diesel hits 5 bucks a gallon. I've gotten 17 out of my truck since the day i bought it stock. I've AFE'd it, Donaldson'd it, strait piped, walker BTM, etc, etc. I still get 17.
Don't do it for fuel savings. It won't pay off. You can increase fuel economy greatly by modifying driving habits, as perviously mentioned.
