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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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How can i improve my gas mileage on my new truck. Getting 17 on hwy
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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Well what do you have for an engine? Tire size and tire? Driving style and type? Any types of mods?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Basic v8
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Old May 30, 2012 | 04:04 AM
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https://www.f150forum.com/f2/ultimat...thread-133049/
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Old May 30, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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Id be happy with 17. Mine normally gets 15 mpg although it got 16.75 the last tank.

I mostly drive on the highway. Ive got a 5.4.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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easy, sell it and buy a car.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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I get 18+ on the interstate with the 5.0 driving the speed limit or a little over. My daughter gets 32 on her 08 Altima.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by militaryrednek
easy, sell it and buy a car.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by roger tarango
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Drive slower
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Old May 30, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Live on a ranch, gotta have a truck. Maybe after i break it in, it might improve
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