MPG took a major drop, NEED HELP

[lightn95]

ive got a 99 7.3 crew cab dualley 2wheel drive with 100k miles. about 2 months ago i noticed a fuel smell and started seeing pudles. found out it was the o-rings in the fuel bowl, so i searched on here and bought the o-ring replacement kit. replaced ALL the o-rings, fuel smell is gone and no more pudles. but now my mpg is horrible!!!

truck is 90% stock, MBRP SS exhaust,NAPA filter mod, CCV mod, nothing major.

any advise or reccomendations as to whats going on?

[timmyboy76]

clean the EBP tube.

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[Joel]

My mileage has significantly declined over the last little while. I cleaned the EBP tube to no avail.
I've determined that its time for injectors for me

[lightn95]

ok thanks. ill try the EBP cleanout.

how do you know you need new injectors??

[Joel]

Injectors wear out eventually. I'm getting to the point in mileage where they are due.

Worn injectors cause slower starting, rougher running, and poor mileage - all symptoms my truck has developed.

[lightn95]

i found a problem, the copper tube has a hole worn in it. but it looks like its been there. hopefully it fixes my problem.

now i have to find a new tube

[gomer pyle]

DieselOrings: Exhaust Back Pressure Replacement Tube 99.5 - 03 7.3L Diesel

[lightn95]

^^ got it thanks
i ordered a new tube and the senser just to be sure

[dannanw]

Just another configuration for you guys is that you're all non winter diesel, it makes my miles per gallon go for about 10 to 12 down to 9 to 10... Just an idea there might not be anything wrong other than it is winter blend

[stroker 250]

Originally Posted by dannanw

Just another configuration for you guys is that you're all non winter diesel, it makes my miles per gallon go for about 10 to 12 down to 9 to 10... Just an idea there might not be anything wrong other than it is winter blend

thats what i was thinking. when i bought my truck i was getting around 15-17 now its down to 12-14