New here - thought I would Check In

[ToyMan]

Well I got a new toy

99 F250 2WD 7.3 PS - currently getting 11.5 mpg

Question: I live 2.5 miles from work "sorry to you with longer drivers " anyway will driving the truck to work hurt it? How long should I let it run?

6" lift
Banks Converter
6 way Chip
17" wheels with ProComp tires
144,500 miles
and VERY CLEAN!!!

Goals; improve MPG, as I purchased this truck to pull cars to the track and a camping trail for week ends away. Currently searching through the threads for help with attachiving this goal.

[Banshee34]

WELCOME ABOARD!!!

Great lookin' rig!

[Tracie]

Welcome to the site....

[Big AL]

Welcome to the Site! Nice Truck.
That's probably not the best situation for the truck, as it was designed to run & work. However, I think as long as you get it up to full operating temp, it probably will be OK. (man, you need to run that 'sucker' - LOL).
Somebody else will give more input.

[MrJohnWayne]

Howdy and

Big Al is right. With such a short commute you need to atleast get it up to operating temp.

[gcop]

I would ahve to agree as well.

..and WELCOME !!!!!!!! NICE truck.

[Blue01F250]

Howdy and welcome to the .org!! The biggest things to do to keep your mileage up/get better mileage is to keep the RPM's down (most below/@ 2000) and run about 68-70 on the highway, MAKE SURE YOUR FUEL FILTERS ARE CHANGED REGULARLY, and throw on a an intake, exhaust, and do the Zoodad. Those last three will gain you approximately 1-2 MPG if you drive as stated above. Hope this helps!

Hope you enjoy your time here and your rig

[SMKSTAX]

to the ORG. Glad to have ya!!

[khestee]

Welcome