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Help Me! Horrible Gas Mileage!
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<blockquote data-quote="Jim parnell" data-source="post: 915488" data-attributes="member: 64968"><p>changing the plugs will help if the originals are still in w/ 76K on the truck. The plugs are somewhat difficult/PITA to change out, but can be done if so inclined. Do a search for spark plugs and you'll find the right plug to use and check out the projects sections of the site. Good info there as well. Don't expect great mpg's with the ST, its' a heavy truck, & slightly underpowered, check the air filter, probably should clean the TB as well, and doing the seafoam treatment could help as well (projects section again). </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You don't indicate what type of daily driving, hwy, or city, so that will affect your mpg's alot as well. Try to stay under 3K rpms when accelerating or lower if possible. I have found that turning off the OD in stop & go driving actually improves mpg's just a bit as the engine doesn't lug down and it stays in the power band, but still watch the rpms, and watch the mph as well. BTW, welcome to the site</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jim parnell, post: 915488, member: 64968"] changing the plugs will help if the originals are still in w/ 76K on the truck. The plugs are somewhat difficult/PITA to change out, but can be done if so inclined. Do a search for spark plugs and you'll find the right plug to use and check out the projects sections of the site. Good info there as well. Don't expect great mpg's with the ST, its' a heavy truck, & slightly underpowered, check the air filter, probably should clean the TB as well, and doing the seafoam treatment could help as well (projects section again). You don't indicate what type of daily driving, hwy, or city, so that will affect your mpg's alot as well. Try to stay under 3K rpms when accelerating or lower if possible. I have found that turning off the OD in stop & go driving actually improves mpg's just a bit as the engine doesn't lug down and it stays in the power band, but still watch the rpms, and watch the mph as well. BTW, welcome to the site [/QUOTE]
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