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Old 02-01-2011, 07:52 PM
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Hello i have a 95 Chevy K1500 Z71 and i just cant seem to get good fuel mileage. Im getting anywhere from 10.2-11.1 mpg. I just did a complete tune up. I put on a new cap and rotor, plugs and wires, fuel filter, oil change, air filter, new flow master cat back exhaust, and a new o2 sensor. Ive also used fuel system cleaner and sea foam and its not getting any better. Truck runs good but does have a very small mis at idle that you can barely notice. I dont know what else to do. Anyone have any suggestions id love to hear them. thanks
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 04:16 AM
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Ya aint runnin a 6 inch lift and 38s are ya!?
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 01:20 PM
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no, stock lift, stock tires
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 02:08 PM
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I was just bein sarcastic, figured you were stock, just seems youve done everything most people would say to do already. Haha

The only other thing that comes to mind is a clogged cat but that usually would affect the operation of the truck most too
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 04:40 PM
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yeah i dont know what the problem could be. i dont think the cat is bad, it doesnt glow orange
 
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:15 PM
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Try coolant temp sensor. Located beside thermostat housing. Clean the grounds in that area too.
It has a lot of symptoms including yours.
 
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Old 02-06-2011, 12:37 AM
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What gears are you running in the rear end? 410s? Those could hurt your mileage.
 
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