How to increase MPG - Master list?

[RSchwarzli]

I have seen many threads regarding one or two things that can be done to increase MPG, but I have yet to see a master list with all the things that can be done and what kind of increase is expected. So... .....



What things need to be done (legal or not legal) to increase fuel economy? Is there certain things that can be removed or bypassed? What about chips and programmers? Is there one that caters specifically to fuel economy? Has anyone tried anything yet? what numbers did you see?



Anyone have any thoughts?



Thanks!



Robert

 

[RSchwarzli]

Anyone have any experience with this yet??



Robert

 

[blowinsmoke]

removing the crap underneath is the biggest help in gaining mpg-have seen up to 9mpg increase by doing this alone. once its gone an intake programmer or module will probably make some extra gains

 

[DirtyDodge]

removing the crap underneath is the biggest help in gaining mpg

I don't know a whole lot about these new trucks, what needs to be removed?



Derek

 

[JDiepstra]

I am pretty sure he is saying straight pipe the exhaust and get rid of the emissions stuff.

 

[Grizzly]

The best way to increase your fuel mileage is to lie about it. That's what my Brother-In-Law does with his 08 Furd Super Duty with a 6. 4 PowerJoke.

 

[PRout]

The best way to increase your fuel mileage is to lie about it. That's what my Brother-In-Law does with his 08 Furd Super Duty with a 6. 4 PowerJoke.

:-laf Seems to be a common solution. . I love the recent report of the guy that pulls 2 trailers and is getting something like 18.

1. Well inflated tires with not too aggressive treads.
2. Try to keep EGT's at 600 or lower, or at least as low as possible.
3. Remove things that cause wind drag.
4. Some people claim bed covers help.
5. Keep the tailgate on, on our trucks.
6. Drive slower, less rabbit take-offs.
7. Use thinner oil - I'll stick with 15/40 though.
8. Lock up switch on auto trannies.
9. Use the overhead readout instead of actually calculating your mileage (usually good for a few mpg's)
10. Lie (as stated by Grizzly)
11. Get a 4x2 single rear wheel truck.
12. Less A/C use.
13. Time the lights to where youre not stopping and starting as much.
14. Drive downhill - both ways preferred (with the wind).
15. For 2nd gens - Keep the IAT clean.
16. Avoid using the exhaust brake when possible.
17. Make passengers use their own cars.
18. Use the coolest air possible - upgrade intercooler - intake horn.
19. Dont gas it before the turbo is spooled - smoke=wasted fuel.
20. Increase timing - moderately.
21. Decrease off idle fueling.
22. Drafting. (Ferds & Chevy's preferred)
23. Dump any extra weight (run with less fuel in tank), leave spare tire at home - haha.
24. Wax your truck a lot.
25. Dump the fueling boxes.
26. Get a second job to pay for fuel.


Hopefully those were very helpful.

 

[EB]

1. Slow Down

2. Slow Down

3. Slow Down

 

[Grizzly]

Good job PRout.

 

[SHobbs]

I can see all of that EXCEPT for less a/c, not in Texas no way.

 

[JohnBower]

Why does not using the exhaust brake help improve fuel mileage?

 

[Dieselnut59]

Why does not using the exhaust brake help improve fuel mileage?

I am calling BS on that one also...

The only exception I see is if you are going down a hill (in a valley), with it on, then have to pull a hill on the other side... Why not use the momentum from going down the hill to help push you up the other side instead of (exhaust) braking.

 

[grasmo]

I hate to say it but if I drive with total focus on absolutely driving with as little pedal as possible ... . I mean just enough to keep moving I can get 21. 9 on a 60 mile trip coming and going. Overhead of course.

 

[PRout]

Everytime you use the exhaust brake, you just cancelled out some of your forward momentum that required fuel to make. Admittedly, it is kind of an iffy one that probably already ties into number 13.

For me, living in the city, I've been noticing I have gotten so used to using the E brake that instead of just letting off and coasting, a couple of times lately I used the brake instead and scrubbed off more speed than i needed, requiring more fuel to get back to speed than if I had just coasted. Its one of those things to where habit can be wasteful, but if you constantly think about it its not going to be much different than coasting to the stop and using brakes. I believe it does make a difference and is not BS.

 

[Boyd]

:-laf

15. For 2nd gens - Keep the IAT clean.

What is the IAT?



Thanks

 

[PRout]

Intake Air Temperature (sensor).

 

[CUMMINZ]

I just finished a 6000 trip to the Rockies. Installed an MP8 before I left. Removed it half way thru the trip. I have installed K&N high flow air filter and modified my factory air box and added MBRP DPF back 5" pipe. All of these things did decrease my heat and did add power.



They have really done NOTHING for my heavy towing MPG.



I averaged 9. 5 thru the entire trip. #@$%!