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At 55mph, you do conserve fuel. However, I think every person on this board laughed when they read your recommendation to drive that slow to save fuel. Conservation is one thing. Actually extending or increasing your MPG is even better!
I now get an extra 120 miles average per 13 gallon tank of fuel. Before it would cost me and additional $12 - $14 dollars to drive an extra 120 miles. Now I simply treat each new tank of fuel with 1oz of EnviroMax Plus!
You drive 55.....we'll still get their with more fuel in our tanks, a better running and performing vehicle, and a story to tell all the people who are not pleased when they pull their receipt off the gas pump after they get fuel!
The smoke in your mirrors is because you are not using EnviroMax Plus. The product reduces emmissions by as much as 80%. And, if you could drive faster than 55 - the smoke your vehicle is putting out would not be able to be seen in your mirror!
I have nearly 500 customers who order the product every month. Pretty strong testimony for a product that you say will not work.
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kcram - Pickups Host
Hmmm? maybe I should also check the psi on my tires.
Sincerely,
AuctionMP
My average for 3000 Miles is 14.7 MPG with abt 2/3's pulling the light trailer. Some say it will go up at 10000 miles. True or False???
Best I can tell the milage hasnt changed since the first tank.
Can anyone point me to a 2nd fuel filter kit??? Seems I recall one that will mount on the engine near the right battery. Any help appreciated.
If you don't mind shifting the gears manually the six speed gearbox is considered very good, (both Ford and GM use the same manual tranny.)
The real issue is that the NEWER (i believe post 2004?? anyone?), Dmax's with the Alison are rated with more HP and torque, the manual shifters get the detuned engine.
The 4L80e is available as an auto tranny option for the 8.1L gasser, as well as the Alison and the 6 speed manual.
If someone tells you different, I would ask for some documented proof.
Also, I personally wouldn't trust the 4L80e behind a Dmax. (It's a great tranny, I have one in my 96 Suburban, but its not designed for that kind of power.)
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programmer. After adjusting for 265-75 16 tire upgrade, I am getting a 3 TANK AVERAGE of 16.5MPG combined...and I jump on it once in awhile, too:). I have it on the lowest power programmer, and it runs hard(347HP and 740 Torque)
I have had ZERO problems, and pulling my 16ft Pace trailer with 3 ATV's and all gear(about 2000lbs trailer and 200lbs vehicles/gear/fuel), it gets 14.5 MPG @ 55 MPH. I am here in So Cal, and that might help. I do use a cetane booster..seems to almost have zero smoke and runs smoother. FHI Franko
Love the truck hate the mpg
Love the truck hate the mpg
I have
1)Bullydog Pup re-programmer
2. Afe 7 stage high flow air filter
3. 4 in stainless exhaust
2006 4X4 2500HD Duramax,6 speed,Crew Cab, SB 265 tires 3:73
22.5MPG @ 55MPH, 18MPG@ 75MPH Combined 16MPG last 3 tanks
10K miles
- Shell Rotella T
- Mobil Delvac-1/Mobil 1 Truck and SUV
- Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme
kcram - Pickups Host
As far as fuel filters, if you don't drive much, you should probably replace it annually. Algae and other deposits can form in diesel fuel when it sits for extended periods of time, and that needs to be cleaned up by a filter that's up to the job when you do need the truck.
kcram - Pickups Host
I want to put a billet grill on my Sierra 2500.Will that effect the cooling capacity in any way?
And I noticed that next to the fuel tank there appears to be a radiator. Why? :confuse:
I was told that the fuel filter needs to be changed at a recommended mileage of 15K. So I am going to try that tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks for the input though.