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#4153162 - 11/15/09 09:13 AM
WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/19/04
Posts: 4655
Loc: Tarrant County, Texas
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I am first time diesel owner and still have lots to learn. I need your help!
Can anyone tell me what are the 3 things one can do to improve diesel effiency on Diesel trucks?
I am not looking for the common sense stuff like lay your foot off the gas, maintain tune ups, tires properly inflated, use regular size tires, etc.
I want to know what are the PROVEN modifications or ADD ONS or Fuel additives, etc that I need to consider for my 2003 F250 2WD or any diesel for that matter?
Thanks!
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#4153172 - 11/15/09 09:17 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: USA-1]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 08/06/07
Posts: 4167
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i run a amsoil dual bypass filter setup with synthetic oil ,believe it or not the stp diesel tratment seems to add a couple mpg and just seems to run better, i also have a 50 hp superchip and k&n filter all on a 2000 7.3 powerastroke
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#4153213 - 11/15/09 09:31 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 09/04/03
Posts: 1498
Loc: southlake
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Three things i have had done
4 inch exhaust from the turbo back
used a 6.0 transmission cooler
built transmission Bryan's truck shop Lead Hill Ark. 2 more clutches machined gears bigger torque converter hold 2 more quarts when you put it in gear you better be driving
chip but matched to the transmission
you could do more but if the air box on the 2003 is the same as 1999 7.3 it gets plenty of air
gages transmission and pyro
i like and only use the 40 extra hp on the chip,,pulls fantastic at 1900 running 70mph pulling boat,,mileage is 18.3
power service every fill up
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#4153366 - 11/15/09 10:13 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/01/06
Posts: 3122
Loc: Gonzales, Texas, USA
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K&N air induction system.
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#4156208 - 11/16/09 07:33 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/04/08
Posts: 3654
Loc: Waco
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a GPS!
That is the number one fuel saver you can put in your truck
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#4156406 - 11/16/09 08:59 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 05/23/06
Posts: 143
Loc: haltom city
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is this a 6.0 or 7.3? both were made in this year.
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#4156629 - 11/16/09 10:07 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 12/12/08
Posts: 1270
Loc: Roaming West Texas
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Get an economy tune, use an additive like PS Diesel Kleen, use your block heater.
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#4168199 - 11/19/09 11:48 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Allison1]
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TFF Guru
Registered: 10/30/04
Posts: 17785
Loc: Kingwood TX
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Hey Allison, I found a 2008 Dodge 2500 4wd with less than 10K miles on it for a fairly good price. I'm still torn about the diesel as right now all it would be pulling is my boat. What kind of mileage can I expect with nothing out of the ordinary being done?
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#4168295 - 11/19/09 12:27 PM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Allison1]
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TFF Guru
Registered: 10/30/04
Posts: 17785
Loc: Kingwood TX
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Well, I guess the thing to consider is longevity and the mpg is still better than a comparable gas powered vehicle. Still it would take some time to recoup the cost difference, but the one I found is not significantly more expensive than a gas burner.
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#4169741 - 11/19/09 07:19 PM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Bruce's Guide Service]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 06/26/02
Posts: 1600
Loc: Lewisville/Highland Village
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Three things i have had done
4 inch exhaust from the turbo back
used a 6.0 transmission cooler
built transmission Bryan's truck shop Lead Hill Ark. 2 more clutches machined gears bigger torque converter hold 2 more quarts when you put it in gear you better be driving
chip but matched to the transmission
you could do more but if the air box on the 2003 is the same as 1999 7.3 it gets plenty of air
gages transmission and pyro
i like and only use the 40 extra hp on the chip,,pulls fantastic at 1900 running 70mph pulling boat,,mileage is 18.3
power service every fill up
Ditto to all that. Stock air box is fine unless you run a big chip with a different turbo. Brian's tranny is the cat's meow - you'll drive your truck like a sports car afterwards.
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#4181756 - 11/23/09 02:45 PM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Jman]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 05/15/04
Posts: 1156
Loc: San Antonio, Texas
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1. Synthetic Oil
2. Stock Air Filter
3. Diesel Clean
4. Programer
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#4188090 - 11/25/09 11:32 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 06/28/06
Posts: 33
Loc: The "Arm Pit" of Texas
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First off you need to answer the question, what motor do you have 7.3 or 6.0 ??? Two different motors. I have owned both and can tell you what "actually" works, not what it says on the advertisement for what ever aftermarket gimmick you may have bought.
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#4191752 - 11/26/09 04:35 PM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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Pro Angler
Registered: 01/04/08
Posts: 604
Loc: Sulphur Springs
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I have some guys that put the motorcraft cetane booster in and says this helps their mileage. Part # PM-22-A. It is pretty economical also. For about 7 bucks you can treat 120 gallons.
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#4192638 - 11/26/09 11:11 PM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 06/28/06
Posts: 33
Loc: The "Arm Pit" of Texas
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11 days and no response from the OP. I don't think he's to worried about taking our advice.
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#4198284 - 11/29/09 07:19 PM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Motown Fire]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 02/15/08
Posts: 206
Loc: Arlington,TX/Joe Pool Lake
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If you can afford the bypass system from amsoil, it sure is a wise investment, it will set you backaround 400.00 or so with 2 filters, and the needed accessories, and run the amsoil HDD 5w30 heavy duty oil(top of the line) put in amsoil diesel concentrate backed up with cetane boost, and you will definitely see an improvement in both mileage, oil consumption, and smoother running, plus with the bypass system, you should be able to go atleast 50-80k before a change, just have your oil analyzed about every 10-15k, you will not be disappointed
BOB
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#4224533 - 12/07/09 09:45 AM
Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: skeeterman03]
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TFF Team Angler
Registered: 02/19/04
Posts: 4655
Loc: Tarrant County, Texas
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is this a 6.0 or 7.3? both were made in this year. I have the 6.0. Thanks for the input.
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