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Old 06-13-2014, 06:39 PM
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I bet. What's a programmer worth.. 500..600 bucks? How many gallons of fuel could you buy yourself for the price of a programmer? Will you truly see the benefits pay for themselves..I hand calculate more or less every tank and I have not seen a big jump from it, you would achieve more of a gain by adjusting your driving habits.
Last I checked speaking from experience is not ignorance lol
Old 06-13-2014, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dr.pepehn
I bet. What's a programmer worth.. 500..600 bucks? How many gallons of fuel could you buy yourself for the price of a programmer? Will you truly see the benefits pay for themselves..I hand calculate more or less every tank and I have not seen a big jump from it, you would achieve more of a gain by adjusting your driving habits. Last I checked speaking from experience is not ignorance lol
I kinda agree here. Why buy a bunch of gizmos to maybe gain a few mpg's? I'm not knocking anyone who does this but personally I don't live paycheck to paycheck so a few or even 10 mpg makes no difference to me. If you want a real mpg gain trade your gas guzzler in for a Honda Civic. Just my 2 cents
Old 06-13-2014, 08:19 PM
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Yup, i even find running my winter 235 80 17s compared to my 315 70 17s might...might get me a mpg (how you gained 4mpg with a programmer is beyond me). Just like I said remove all unnecessary weight.. Keep up on your oil changes, filters..maybe a scangauge would help you a bit (I try to beat my mpg's each time I drive as I'm always working out of town)

But at the end of the day remind yourself your driving something as aerodynamic as a brick, with a big thirsty v8.
Still love it. Lol
Old 06-13-2014, 10:40 PM
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A programmer makes your more contentious of your driving habits, it in itself saves nothing i gas. You probably thought it made your get better MPG but in reality it calibrated your tire size.
Old 07-06-2014, 12:41 PM
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I think I ended up getting 17 something. Its pretty fair in my eyes. Ive been getting about 15 for my regular driving. I only bitch when I am broke or filling up cuz in ks its 3.50 a gallon. I knkw its cheaper than some but come on!. Haha.


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