max power Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 The $50k pricetag negates the good mpg. Nice truck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 The $50k pricetag negates the good mpg. Nice truck though. He didnt pay close to that, got it used this past Spring from a guy down in Arkansas. The truck only had 42k on it, that engine is not even broken in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 This is a good sign. 132.8 miles and 17.3mpg on this tank since I added the oil. I've never gotten this good except going a long distance on the freeway and I got 17.6mpg that time. This has been my typical country roads, small city driving. I'm quite consistent with my driving habits. With my typical driving, at 132 miles I'm pretty set at about 16.2mpg, never had 17+ so I'm feeling pretty good right now. I hope I see this number when I fill up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I talked to a guy this weekend who has a 3/4 ton Chevy 4x4 6.0 who swears he is getting 21mpg with a Bullydog tuner.Anyone ever try one on a gas truck?Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Quick Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 This is a good sign. 132.8 miles and 17.3mpg on this tank since I added the oil. I've never gotten this good except going a long distance on the freeway and I got 17.6mpg that time. This has been my typical country roads, small city driving. I'm quite consistent with my driving habits. With my typical driving, at 132 miles I'm pretty set at about 16.2mpg, never had 17+ so I'm feeling pretty good right now. I hope I see this number when I fill up. Wow and they OP i read said not to expect much till after the 1st 2 full tanks. Keep up posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 you bought 8 plugs at $7 each? $7x8= $56but have only have $55 in plugs & wires? Are sure your math is right calculating fuel mileage???? I have a 2004 Suburban LT autoride AWD that gets 14.6 city 19.8 highwaymy mods/upkeeptrans:flush & filtercorvette servo.490 boost valveforward pinless connectornew u-jointsmotor:plugs & MSD 8.8 wiresremoved the coolant/heater hose from the throttle bodycoolant flush/t-statunder body:front & rear diffs gear oil replaced every 70KI also make sure the tires are properly inflateda/c condensor is kept cleanelect. fan coming soon from a 06 suburban& possibly headersAbout the same as my 07 4.7L Jeep Commander AWD. I pull 14 city and 20 hwy. Hell, I got 18.5 pulling my boat to SC and back. And I have a 2 inch lift. Keep up on regular maintenance and it will pay you back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I keep my truck very well maintained, but it has very tall gears. I need to research this plug thing. I just changed to plugs/wires, but I think I installed platinum or something exotic that I was told it called for. I need to pull one and check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I keep my truck very well maintained, but it has very tall gears. I need to research this plug thing. I just changed to plugs/wires, but I think I installed platinum or something exotic that I was told it called for. I need to pull one and check.Seriously check into using copper plugs that are a step colder. I promise it will help. http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251453 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medina Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 whilst stumbling around for bike plugs heres something I found while searchingthis echo's other stuff I've found, when it boils down to hardcore testing...air filters, plugs wires, oil changes, tire pressures...all the stuff you've known since you first twisted the key is going to be pretty much..."it" often the money spent on voodoo, even if you get a gain, doesn't offset the cost of said voodoo basically.... Conclusion : "Designer" Spark Plugs.If you've never changed your spark plugs, putting almost any brand of new plug in your engine will yield some change to your vehicle's characteristicsRead more: http://www.carbibles.com/productreviews_pulstar.html#ixzz2a9dybF5w 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medina Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/gas-mileage/1802932 this one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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