the solution is more miles on the truck,, im at 20,000+ miles and now get 16
miles/gallon,, on the tank,, all around driving..
fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
> Glen,
>
> I have been tracking my mileage religiously and I am not a happy
> camper. My all time low was 11.09, the all time high was 14.93 (once
> --all highway miles) and my running average is 12.24 as of 2,016 miles
> on the truck.
>
> I installed a drop in K&N air filter at 1,284 miles and it looks like
> it might have given me between .5 and 1 more mpg (not great but I'll
> take anything I can get!) I had an ARE CX cap installed @ 1,514 which
> didn't change anything on the MPG score board.
>
> Granted, I wasn't thinking MPG when I bought the truck... The thought
> process was like this: I saw it, I loved it, I bought it (kinda like
> getting married I guess:)! Well, the honeymoon is over and all these
> shopping bills --OOPS, I mean gas bills are bugging me.
>
> My next thought is trying one of those 180 degree thermostats. I'm
> sure someone on the list can provide a clear explanation of how this
> works, but my understanding is that this thermostat will tell the
> OBDII system that the engine is at the right temp. for the most
> efficient mix of fuel and air. --A little help here from the list
> would be appreciated...
>
> My truck setup is pretty close to yours: '98 Sport+ CC, 4X4, 5.2L V8,
> Auto, 3.55 axle, Full Time 4WD, 31x10.5" tires, A/C, K&N Drop-In, ARE
> CX Cap.
>
> T.
> Boston, MA
> --------------------------
>
> >Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 20:18:56 -0400
> >From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
> >Subject: DML: RE:Mileage.....(or lack their of)
>
> <<snip>>
> >I have been getting about 10 MPG in the city with my truck. I am
> >getting about 13 MPG or so on the highway. The truck has about 2200
> >miles on it. I don't think this is normal.
> <<snip>>
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