Re: RE: Fuel mileage question

From: Donald Mallett (mallett@prepaidlegal.com)
Date: Fri Nov 22 2002 - 14:16:40 EST


For the heck of it try putting the OEM air filter back in and see what
happens.

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>
> 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
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of DakotaJohn
>>
>> I recently installed a drop-in K&N filter and a Flowmaster '50' series
>> muffler on my 2K V6 Dak. I was averaging 19.5 mpg (70%hwy/30%city), now I
>> have dropped to about 17.5 mpg. I figured at first it was just me
>> listening
>> to the new sound of the exhaust, but I'm sure that I'm not getting on it
>> anymore than usual now and I have lost 2mpg. Does anyone have any
>> ideas? The
>> only other mod I have is Bosch Platinum+4 plugs and they have been in for
>> awhile(while I was getting the 19+). Also, it hasn't been cold
>> enough yet to
>> let her sit and warm up so that isn't the culprit. Unless the 300lbs for
>> winter did it, I added that about mid-tank. Thanks for any tips, John
>



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