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Old 08-23-2018, 06:47 AM
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I recently bought a 2008 f150. I would like to increase the gas mileage. Any advice how to do this?
Old 08-23-2018, 06:50 AM
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trade for a 4 cyl beater, aside from making sure your up to date on routine maintenance there isn't much you can do

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make sure filters are clean, oil is clean. If you do tons of highway driving, get a tonneau cover or drop your tailgate (so I've heard)
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I have been able to add 1-2 mpg when changing to a K & N air filter. You can also buy lower-resistance tires, and keep them at slightly higher air pressure. The biggest difference is from how you drive. I could do a lot better I avoided jack-rabbit starts, and kept it at 65 on the freeway. Unfortunately I like to go fast and love the sound of the V8 starting off as the light changes to green, so I end up happy with 15 mpg, 19-20 on the freeway..
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