Using a Programmer for Improved Mileage.
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From: Palmer, Ak
My edge will pay for itself in one more year. I went from 9mpg city to 11 with on change in driving habits. I did a test run earlier to and from work. Level 0 (stock) showed 14.0 mpg and level 2 showed 15.3 mpg, also no change in how I drove. I can get 17mpg in the summer if I drive right, but usually average 15 hwy.
I think a tuner is worth it 100%
I think a tuner is worth it 100%
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From: Eastern NC
First of all the Corvette probably weighs about half of what the F150 weighs. There is less Wind drag, and the gearing is lower as well. There are numerous reasons why the Vette gets better milage.
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From: Welland Canada
I ran into a guy today at Tim hortons, who said on his 2005 5.4L F150, he gets around 11L/100 HWY Kilometers.
I am running about 16 to 18L per 100 Kilometers! On my 2010 5.4L F150
Everyone I talk to gets better mileage on their truck.
The guy mentioned he used a programmer to get more performance, and even after that he gets 11L/100KM Highway. I haven't done any research but maybe someone can shed some light on this topic.
I don't want to run out and buy one, maybe someone in the Toronto area can tune my truck up for me or know of a place to get it done.
THX.
I am running about 16 to 18L per 100 Kilometers! On my 2010 5.4L F150
Everyone I talk to gets better mileage on their truck.
The guy mentioned he used a programmer to get more performance, and even after that he gets 11L/100KM Highway. I haven't done any research but maybe someone can shed some light on this topic.
I don't want to run out and buy one, maybe someone in the Toronto area can tune my truck up for me or know of a place to get it done.
THX.
Call Joe at Da Silvas Racing shop in Pickering ask him. He is a very knowledgable Ford guru. He will give you the straight info on the value of what you want, no bull s#1t.
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I took my 010 Screw/5.4 to Myrtle beach and for the month that I was down there including the ride down and return I averaged 12.3 L /100km or 19.1 miles per US gallon calculated, not the phony digital read out in the dash read out.
I keep a very light foot on the loud pedal.
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From: Toronto
Call Joe at Da Silvas Racing shop in Pickering ask him. He is a very knowledgable Ford guru. He will give you the straight info on the value of what you want, no bull s#1t.
#905 837 7701
I took my 010 Screw/5.4 to Myrtle beach and for the month that I was down there including the ride down and return I averaged 12.3 L /100km or 19.1 miles per US gallon calculated, not the phony digital read out in the dash read out.
I keep a very light foot on the loud pedal.
#905 837 7701
I took my 010 Screw/5.4 to Myrtle beach and for the month that I was down there including the ride down and return I averaged 12.3 L /100km or 19.1 miles per US gallon calculated, not the phony digital read out in the dash read out.
I keep a very light foot on the loud pedal.
Yeah, i have never EVER seen anything less than 14L/100KM on my dash. Even after driving as light as possible. Even on a long highway trip.
I put some sandbags in my truck for the winter driving, but it raped my gas tank and I was only getting about 500Km to a tank, compared to 800 before.
So I took them out, since it doesnt snow enough really to make it worth while.
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From: Welland Canada
Thats awesome, thankyou for your response. I live in pickering actually, so thats perfect. I'm going to give him a call this week and see whats good.
Yeah, i have never EVER seen anything less than 14L/100KM on my dash. Even after driving as light as possible. Even on a long highway trip.
I put some sandbags in my truck for the winter driving, but it raped my gas tank and I was only getting about 500Km to a tank, compared to 800 before.
So I took them out, since it doesnt snow enough really to make it worth while.
Yeah, i have never EVER seen anything less than 14L/100KM on my dash. Even after driving as light as possible. Even on a long highway trip.
I put some sandbags in my truck for the winter driving, but it raped my gas tank and I was only getting about 500Km to a tank, compared to 800 before.
So I took them out, since it doesnt snow enough really to make it worth while.
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I took my 010 Screw/5.4 to Myrtle beach and for the month that I was down there including the ride down and return I averaged 12.3 L /100km or 19.1 miles per US gallon calculated, not the phony digital read out in the dash read out.
I keep a very light foot on the loud pedal.
I keep a very light foot on the loud pedal.