i have a 95 chevy K2500 with a 6.5 turbo stock and one of my friends has the same damn thing with about the same miles and he gets 21-22 mpg and i only get 16-17 anyway i can improve i put a new air filter and fuel filter on it anyone got any ideas?
2006-09-13 16:23:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First of all what does yours have that his doesn't?
Nerf bars, running bars, Brush guard, Drop rear bumper, Tool box?
and how much does all that weigh?
What differential gears ya'll got?
Both have manual tranny or auto or one each.
Could you have a seized brake caliper?
Both 4x4? Compare tire sizes?
Mirrors same? He drives slower (less wind resistance)?
But let's get real, He doesn't get no damned 21 MPG, or i'll jackoff with a fist full of yellowjackets. Air filter and fuel filter are Nike parts "just do it".
400 cubic inch turbo diesel in a 9000 pound truck and he got you thinking he gets 21 mpg.
I have a brand new mazda tribute (stock) 2wd 4cyl and it gets 21 mpg. Get new friends who don't lie to you.
2006-09-13 16:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can get insane power and efficiency out of your motor for pretty cheap.
After all of your maintenance is caught up, filters, injectors, etc., a turbo-back exhaust, K&N filter, and a power programer will nearly double your torque and still give you better MPG. I've heard of 25mpg on a powerstroke, could be optimistic though.
2006-09-13 16:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by xturboexpress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 06:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a K&N Filter, or Intake kit, use some fuel injector cleaner, I recommend Lucas, and also when you change your oil, use the Lucas oil stabalizer, there are many fuel treatments, oil additives, and other ways you have to improve your mileage
2006-09-13 16:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by Boundsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fuel mileage also depends on how you drive. If you drive a car at an average of 80 mph is lot more expensive than driving the same car at 65 mph.
2006-09-13 16:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by alandicho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you both drive the same speed, conditions and payload?
the less weight you have the beter milage, wven in a 3/4 ton
if all these are equal, look at the differences in trucks. is his a 4x4? if not thats the answer.
stock tires
and while we are at the tires, check your tire pressure, weekly when cold.
2006-09-13 16:33:20 · answer #6 · answered by head_banger_yyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two things most men universally lie about----
1) Fuel mileage from their truck, sedan, race car, Big Rig, ---(?)---
2) P*#@& size.
Don't believe it unless he is willing to trade you for a week, and you drive his like you normally drive yours, and then YOU check his.
Good Luck
2006-09-13 18:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean the fuel injectors.
2006-09-13 16:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to know gear ratios etc to compare. You might be comparing apples to oranges! Tires can also make a huge difference! Automatic or Standard?????
2006-09-17 13:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont press the gas too much, slower starts and less rps... it matters alot
2006-09-13 16:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by penguin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋