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Old 09-08-2012, 06:40 PM
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I have a 2011 f150 eco with 3.73 just got a leveling kit and now getting worse MPG. Is this the case for everyone? I went and got.an.alignment.
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doubtful. i'm sure its a coinsidence
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I lost about 1 mile or so
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Maybe it's the altitude change.
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did you change tires too? or just level?
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The level will affect mileage due to the change in slight change in aerodynamics. It will be more apparent at highway speed, but should be minimal, maybe 1 mpg. Now where most people lose another 1 or 2 mpgs is from the bigger wheels and tires you put under the truck.
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No loss, but my sunroof is quieter now!!!
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no new tires im thinking of putting 33 or 35's but im afraid to now .. like on the highway i was getting alright gas mileage but now like city i cant even get 16 .. and im babying .. i checked all my tires on air .. could it be they didnt do my allignment right ?
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Originally Posted by sullyman
The level will affect mileage due to the change in slight change in aerodynamics. It will be more apparent at highway speed, but should be minimal, maybe 1 mpg. Now where most people lose another 1 or 2 mpgs is from the bigger wheels and tires you put under the truck.
Agreed. When I put my Saleen wheels on, I lost about 1.5 MPG in highway driving. I'm down to 19.5 from 21 with the stock wheels.
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Originally Posted by Chunter3775
I have a 2011 f150 eco with 3.73 just got a leveling kit and now getting worse MPG. Is this the case for everyone? I went and got.an.alignment.
You are not alone, I too noticed this. And I will be putting slightly bigger tires as well so I am taking this current drop with a grain of salt

It's getting to the point to where I have to keep my HUD on Off Road because I do nothing but look at my current MPG. It gets addicting trying to achieve best with my biotic lead foot.

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