suprathepeg

I'm curious if there are some good documented upgrades to the 5.0 that deliver some decent milage benefits?

Intake, exhaust, chip?

sranger

About the only thing that will work is learn the best driving habits... And it is free...

3point5

agreed - I would also remove anything from the truck that you don't need, check to make sure your tires are properly inflated. I will typically set the cruise control at 5mph lower than the speed limit and cruise in the right lane.

mello_collins

Started doing this about 2 years ago (unless it is a long trip). Helped the mileage a lot. It helped my blood pressure more. Nice relaxing drive is better than being pissed at the other drivers.

justjimmy

Really - the best way is driving habits.

I have a tuner and it didn't change the mileage at all. It totally changed the way the truck drives for the absolute better - but the best way to save is keep your foot off the pedal.

CDC5.0

I agree with everyone else here, driving habits are going to be the only major player in your fuel economy.

PawPaw

I agree with the slowing down part. In my over 40 yrs in the shipping and trucking business I find most professional trucker's to save fuel and get there in a timely manner run 3 to 5mph less then the posted limit's under ideal condition's .This minimizes passing, promotes safer driving and saves fuel as a bonus. If you're worried about being late, leave earlier!

justjimmy

Beautiful man.

Wish everyone thought that way.

smd5231

I'm a trucker and I go by what one trucking manual said, "Drive at the slowest speed that would get you to your destination on time." I was driving in NY today at 57 MPH in my big semi and people were flying by on I-90. I came to the border and .. my paperwork was not ready! Spent 1.5 hours at Customs! Have I driven like everybody else (65-70 MPH), I'd've wasted a ton of fuel with no benefit!