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Papa Rick 07-29-2008 12:36 PM

MPG Dropped Since Accident??? HELP!!
 
My avg prior to accident was 5.2, and since the accident it has been 4.4. I changed the Air Filters, and noticed a slight change, but not like it used to be, and the pyrometer shows alot hotter than it prior to accident.

It use to run 10 on a steep climb, but now a smaller climb it goes up to 10 alot quicker.

My water temp is the same, but the drop in mpg is eating my profits up quick. I still get fuel at the same 2 places as before; have checked my fuel filters and no water or trash in them.

I did get new rubber all the way around, but it shouldn't drop it that much, same tread design as before.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

pdm 07-29-2008 03:21 PM

was the turbo/aftercooler etc affected? Check the pipoing & hoses, clamps etc. & the charge air cooler itself.......

allan5oh 07-29-2008 03:23 PM

New rubber.. ding ding ding... takes about 50,000 miles for those tires to break in.

But I don't think that's the whole picture, there's something else. Check for leaks.


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