This place is great!
I've got a '98 F-150, 4.2L V6, 5-sp. I typically see 22-23 MPG doing my long commute. Found this place last week. I was down to about 3/4 tank, but I thought I'd try some of the driving techniques to see if there would be an improvement. Filled up this morning, got 24.8 MPG! Can't wait to see what I get on a full tank of careful driving.
I've always thought about doing what is being done here, just never really tried. I bought a vacuum gauge a long time ago; it should be somewhere in the garage. I'll have to dig it out and install. Lots of questions, got to keep reading all the good info here . . . |
Welcome to the site RdRnr.
Low to mid 20s is pretty respectable in that truck. Nicely done already. Can't wait to see how you do on a full tank. :) |
Welcome! We are all glad to help with questions, but make sure you check the search function, first. No harm in bringing back an old thread for new questions :)
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Try increasing the psi in the tires to 40+psi |
welcome! air dam and grille block are quick and simple!
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I should mention that we'll be replacing the truck before the end of the year so I won't be doing any major mods to it. I have made a few mods (Flowmaster muffler, open airbox, underdrive pulley. electric radiator fan) and did see some improvement, but I'll save everything I've learned here for our next vehicle (I want a Viper, wife wants me to get another, smaller, truck). |
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Welcome to the forums, by the way. ~Matt |
New or old Viper? That would be quite impressive to see ecomodded!
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Aerodynamic torture chamber? I'm looking at my F-150 grill. I'm also looking at a roll of 2" clear packing tape. It would be really easy to tape off some sections. Maybe when it starts to cool off . . . |
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