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 WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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11/15/09 03:13 PM
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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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 Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: USA-1]
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11/15/09 03:17 PM
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stick steering
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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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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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11/15/09 03:31 PM
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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
Fishing Texas lakes one at a time
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Bruce's]
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11/15/09 04:13 PM
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BillS2006
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K&N air induction system.
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: BillS2006]
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11/16/09 01:33 PM
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James Tucker
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a GPS!
That is the number one fuel saver you can put in your truck
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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11/16/09 02:59 PM
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skeeterman03
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is this a 6.0 or 7.3? both were made in this year.
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: skeeterman03]
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11/16/09 04:07 PM
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Get an economy tune, use an additive like PS Diesel Kleen, use your block heater.
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Samsonsworld]
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11/19/09 04:03 PM
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A bedcover is one add on that is a proven fuel saver.
A larger air dam at the front of the truck will help air flow.
Synthetic oil in the rear end if it does not already have it. The 75-90 weight is more fuel efficient than a heavier lube and the heavier is only needed if you pull heavy.
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
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11/19/09 05:48 PM
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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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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: KingwoodCat]
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11/19/09 06:22 PM
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Pulling I'm just guessing but 14 to 15 mpg.
The new Dodge is a 6.7 liter motor that won't get the mileage that the pre 2007 5.9's did.
Highway unloaded with the 3.73 gears I think 17 give or take a mpg or two would be about right.
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Allison1]
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11/19/09 06:27 PM
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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.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Bruce's]
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11/20/09 01:19 AM
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Jman
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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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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Jman]
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11/23/09 08:45 PM
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Pitchinfool
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1. Synthetic Oil
2. Stock Air Filter
3. Diesel Clean
4. Programer
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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Pitchinfool]
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11/25/09 05:32 PM
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Motown Fire
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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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Re: WHAT ARE 3 "MUST DO" TO IMPROVE DIESEL EFFIENCY ???
[Re: Motown Fire]
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11/26/09 10:35 PM
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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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