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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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How many mpg do you guys get the 5.0 ? I have mud terrain tires on it will that effect it ?
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Bad. 13 or so.
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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would 4.11 gears make it better or worse ?
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Oversize tires can decrease your mpg. As far as gears go, what size mud terrains are you running?
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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32x11.50 with no lift and is there anything you can do to increase the mpg ?
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mikentiff
32x11.50 with no lift and is there anything you can do to increase the mpg ?
High flow intake and dual exhuast. Drive like an old man, Coast to red lights, no hard braking, No Hard Acceleration, Keep your fuel system clean, Regular tune ups, keep your air filter clean.

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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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17/22. w/stock tires. (when I drive it far enough to get into closed loop function/otherwise I get 11.) Tire size, especially weight will make a difference. That's driving specifically for MPG. In the real world 15/19.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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While were on the subject what is a Throttle Body Spacer and how does it save gas?
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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it doesnt really....not enough to notice not on a Ford style like our trucks....
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