New Guy from Florida

[monster76]

hello every one name is Dave i own a 99 f350 diesel im joining the site to help me get better fuel economy. the truck is my daily work vehicle. i own a welding and hydraulics business i am trying to see if i can get better economy out of it since less fuel = better bottom line at the end of the month.

99 f350 4x4 7.3 cold air intake, 4" turbo back intake, ts performance 6 position chip. solid 14 mpg average

thanks every one in advance for tip and advice

[Frank Lee]

No idling and "warming up". So many evidently think diesels are never supposed to be shut off once they're started (not saying you do) while all it takes is a turn of the key for a restart.

[Saskwatchian]

Do you have to pass emissions tests in Florida?

My buddy has a 08 F350 with the turbo diesel 6.4 and gets better milage than me in my Explorer with 4.0 V6. All he has done is some exhaust mods and a performance chip.

Perhaps not great for the environment but helps the wallet and gets more power at the same time.

[monster76]

nope no emissions test down here my truck did not even bring a catalytic from factory, i ripped off the whole exhaust and have a 4" straight pipe all the way back and put a ts performance chip on it , and frank lee i know what you mean i try to shut it off every time i get out, unless im eating lunch and it is 1000* outside