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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Can anyone give tips for getting better mpgs?

Right now im getting about 15 in a 1994 with 4.9 I6, 2wd, E4OD, 3.55 Reg cab, long bed, but i cant help but think i should be getting about 18. Now this is about 2/3 Highway driving, and im not to agressive in the city.

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At some point im going to change the fuel filter, and the the air filter is in good shape. I keep the tires at 36-37 psi, so that isnt an issue.
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Change the fuel filter, make sure the air filter is new, let the truck shift into 2nd at 20-25, third at 35, and OD at 45. I pull down 17-18 with that and stock tires, but with a 3.08 rear
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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heard good things about ignition system upgrade as well, also you might want to try seafoaming the engine, theres a thread on how to in the....wait for it....

how to section
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