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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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What would be some good ways to save gas on my 07 5.3 truck? Intake, exhaust, it is still my tow rig for my car so i dont need anything that will take away from the towing ability. thanks jeff
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Pull Right Foot Back Toward Body... Do Not Press Right Foot All The Way Down, I Know Its Hard But Thats About The Only Way.... I Would Say About 95% Of The Mpg Saving You Get Will Be From Your Driving Style... Not To Mention Towing You Will Get Pretty Bad Mpg Unless Its A Diesel...


The Intake/exhaust Will Help Some.. But Your Not Gonna See Anything Crazy... Just Keep It Well Maintained
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Get a performance tune. That will be the single best way to save gas mileage. By switching to a 93 octane tune you will be spending $5 more a tank but the saving per tank will offset it. I got almost 3 mpg better when I switched to a higher octane table.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RandomHero
Get a performance tune. That will be the single best way to save gas mileage. By switching to a 93 octane tune you will be spending $5 more a tank but the saving per tank will offset it. I got almost 3 mpg better when I switched to a higher octane table.
THERE YA GO... I DIDNT EVEN THINK TUNE..
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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+1 for a tune. I do 95% city driving always <30 MPH, stop and go, and I got ~13 MPG.... I only live 5 miles from work so my truck rarely gets to operating temp by the time I get to work. After tuning and efans I am up to ~16!!! I still need to work on the tune some...
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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thanks alot guys i guess i gotta get my roomate to hook up the HP tuners and get his tuning on for a cut in rent. haha
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