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Old May 18, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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what should i do for better mpg...i get 14 and thats with a throttle body spacer..it helped probably 1 mpg better or so..
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Keep it under 60...that 5.3 should get 17 anyway...whats your axle ratio?
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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you have any cold air intake or duel exhaust. that generally adds in about 1-3 mpg. you could look into a programmer to up your mileage some too.
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Forget the programmer and get a custom tune. A custom tune will give you much better results. You could also do the free mods...
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Most of that will add fuel...be careful what you do
 
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Old May 19, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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acetone acetone acetonewill give you better mileaqge than any bolt on or custom tune
just try it once
 
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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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I would try Clorox with color-safe bleach !!
 
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