Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-17-2009, 05:26 AM
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That statement changes easily for someone who...
That statement changes easily for someone who drives a lot of miles.
TCO can also be cheaper. Economy cars can to be cheaper to maintain (tires for my VW cost 1/3 what tires for my GMC cost, for...
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-15-2009, 03:11 PM
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Heavy towing doesn't require a lot of power,...
Heavy towing doesn't require a lot of power, contrary to popular belief; if you don't have enough power, you'll just go slower, no problem. It does, however, require an appropriately sized and...
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-12-2009, 03:43 AM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-11-2009, 01:23 PM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-11-2009, 12:45 PM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 07:41 PM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 03:13 PM
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Good points, spotaneagle. I disagree about the...
Good points, spotaneagle. I disagree about the tire pressure, though. My 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 (similar truck) handles far better with 60 PSI than with the recommended 35, and at 80 front 70 rear...
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 01:42 PM
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There are some modifications that can be done,...
There are some modifications that can be done, but most either are very ugly DIY jobs (which doesn't bother some of us, but I'd guess that they wouldn't work for you) or will never pay for themselves.
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 01:29 PM
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Your 2003 F150's catalytic converters do NOT...
Your 2003 F150's catalytic converters do NOT cause any extra fuel usage, and your engine depends on them to run right. Federal law prohibits removing them, although I've never heard of that federal...
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 09:09 AM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 08:14 AM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 08:03 AM
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The guard does reduce your fuel economy,...
The guard does reduce your fuel economy, especially if you mostly do highway driving. Removing it should help some (probably not a huge amount). Do you have other accessories stuck to the outside,...
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 07:25 AM
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Forum: General Fuel Topics
08-10-2009, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 57
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Welcome to the forum.
If you'd like to...
Welcome to the forum.
If you'd like to change to a more efficient vehicle, of course that will accomplish your goal. It sounds like you do want that.
If you don't, that doesn't mean you can't...
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