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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Can anyone suggest anything? I have an F-250 with a 3" lift kit and 32" mud tires. I used to get 12 mpg and now it gives 7.8 mpg. I'm fueling 2 to 3 times a week. I'm a contractor and wow! By the way, did I mention it's a V10 6.8? Yeah, I know.
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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TAKE THE BIG TIRES AND WHEELS OFF WILL HELP A LOT IT TAKES A LOT OF HORSEPOWER TO PULL OVERSIZE TIRES AND WHEELS
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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I was told as well to put new and larger "sprockets" in the rear. Is this true? I'm in northern Ohio and if not equipped, you get stuck in snow and ice very often.
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Do tuners work? Is it a small fix or not worth it at all?
 
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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I DON'T KNOW ON THAT PART I'M FROM TN. AND I JUST HAVE BASIC 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND AROUND HERE I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN IN PA DURING SNOW STORMS AND JUST USED MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS
 
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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i have a chip on my 96 f250 7.3 turbo and im now getting 24mpg with it......it really has made a difference in this truck i love it
 
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