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Fuel Saving/MPG Tips?

Old 12-12-2010, 01:34 AM
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So i just picked up a 1996 F150 RCLB 4x4, 302, 5-speed, 4x4 "Offroad" Package, Handling Package, Truck was ordered for forestry division at the Mill, So it has no Creature comforts, other then a AM/FM radio (No cassette or CD) and a Heater.

I am a chevy guy at heart but have this truck and also my '87 XLT Lariat, I find fords are just an all around good truck, But i dont no much about them.

Anyways, Im looking for any tips on how to get some MPG out of this thing, willing to do upgrades to gain some MPG but dont give a **** about performance, truck is my daily and im not looking for a "race truck" (My chev fills the position )

truck is BONE stock except for a K&N replacement Filter (I already had it for my '87) other then that, stock everything, even tires are stock size.

Any tips?

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Old 12-12-2010, 01:05 PM
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Just driving style, if its really cold where you live try 10-30 oil, and make sure the injectors are cleaned occasionally, there are no real way to get more noticeable mpg unless you put on full headers and good exhaust, our trucks get what they get.


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