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Yea but still why pay its easier to download fo free!

 

Doesn't sound easier if you can't do it. Haha

 

 

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Lol that's what I was originally going to write but I no mike I got an iPhone now and I can't steal anymore..

 

Anyway back on topic I came home this morning and averaged 15 mpg at 74 mph on all highways this doesn't sound right shouldn't I be getting 17-18 highway?

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Well I'll pull 18ish driving to Utah and I have a 4.8 and 2wd. Also that drove isn't exactly flat

 

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im thinking ill have to do a little tune up im sure my air filter is full of sand and my diff fluid and trans fluid are probably all original so i think that'll fix it, id like to do a cold air intake instead of this filter in a box deal

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Lol that's what I was originally going to write but I no mike I got an iPhone now and I can't steal anymore..

 

Anyway back on topic I came home this morning and averaged 15 mpg at 74 mph on all highways this doesn't sound right shouldn't I be getting 17-18 highway?

 

 

My mileage has gone to hell too. Figure partly because it's colder now, I'm beginning to use the remote start on days I need to leave early and as I get settled out here I have begun to drive faster. :lol:

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im using my block heater tonight so itll be warm when i leave since i you know.. have no heat..

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im using my block heater tonight so itll be warm when i leave since i you know.. have no heat..
u cant just jump a wire and have heat?

 

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no i disconnected everything because the blower fans kept running even though the truck was off and the key was out. i cant leave it in unless i disconnect the battery every time

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Checked and corrected all fluid levels. Need to get my transmission fluid/filter changed, starting to discolor a bit. Plus put some extra "winter air" in my tires. Cooler air left them a little low.

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Changed Fluids in:

Transmission (New filter)

Transfer Case

Both Differentials

 

 

Not looking good for the transfer case...Fluid was BLACK...It looked like 15000mi old motor oil.

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I had my oil filter tightened and I had the tranny flushed. That fluid was nasty

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Tore up a sandy hill by dropping the truck in 1st and roosting it all the way up!!! I feel bad for any vehicle with 2wd haha

 

 

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