Thanks Ray, it's very true about that sound, I guess I do find myself
pushing just a "little" harder so she'll downshift!!!;-) I haven't changed
the thermostat, so it should still be the 195 and I keep meaning to check my
tire pressure, seems like there is always something else to do. The
Flowmaster is the 2.5" size, I just figured with both I might get a mile or
two more, not lose a couple. I guess I'll just have to wait 'til it warms
back up to know for sure.
Thanks again for the ideas, John.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of RayB
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 11:13 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Fuel mileage question
Hey John...here's a few things to think about.
The weather has been cooler so even though you aren't letting it sit and
warm up it still takes a little longer for the engine to reach operating
temp. (meanwhile running richer) I'd definitely use a 195 stat during the
winter.
Have you checked your tire pressure? It may have dropped a couple psi.
The extra 300 lbs will make some difference.
Our winter formula gasoline may not be as efficient.
Obviously the K&N didn't hurt you and if the Flomaster is stock size
inlet/outlet I wouldn't think that would hurt you either. But that
sound.......well, it's hard not to step into it a little more, isn't it?:-)
RayB
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