MPG's whats the secret?

2whlfreak · #1 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:22 AM

I was getting 16 during the summer and fall now Im lucky to be getting 10. Can the winter blend be the culprit? I gotta get better than this, or Ill have sell it.

**Farmboy444** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:25 AM

yeah id say just winter blend fuel and if you let it run longer to warm up

**SMKSTAX** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:27 AM

Definitely the time your truck is running is increased in the winter. Sometimes i don't shut my truck off for hours even if i stop somewhere and get out just because it's so cold.

**Maintain** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:33 AM

^ Agree'd.

**samiam** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 07:48 PM

check the cleanliness of the air and fuel filters? have you checked out the exhaust back pressure valve (EBPV) to see if it's sticking partially shut?

06TWO50Diesel · #6 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 07:52 PM

Right on rick! i have heard there is some different additives for the cold too, but I dunno how much I believe that. I'm getting 15.5-16mpg city driving though, which I'm real happy with!

craig long · #7 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samiam

check the cleanliness of the air and fuel filters? have you checked out the exhaust back pressure valve (EBPV) to see if it's sticking partially shut?

how do i check this?

craig long · #8 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 07:55 PM

the sticking ebpv, i'm sorry

**mschn99** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:22 PM

air filter

fuel filter

TIRE PRESSURE!!!!!

**Cj Ford** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:27 PM

winter fuel is thinner you will lose milage in the winter.. I went from a easy 20+ on the highway to about 17 with the winter fuel... and the warm up time does effect it also.. I know I let mine run on fast idle alot in the winter

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