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[Barganier]

I have an 06 Sierra 1500 4wd Z71, and was very thrilled to find this forum. I have already learned a great deal here. I just got the True Flow XDi CAi on my truck. I love it, and it is many thanks to this forum. I just got back from IRAQ and found myself in the middle of HIGH gas prices. I was ready to trade the truck in and then I read a ton on modification on the truck, and how they can add MPG. You guys are great and I look forward to joining in on your knowledge base. My main question is Do Chips/Tuners really help MPG?

[Outbacker]

I cannot answer your question, but I can welcome you to the forum. Lots of good info here, and lively discussions. It is all good.

[Zembonez]

Welcome to the site.

 

My experience with our shop and tuners has been that they do not add MPG. This may be because the drivers that install a tune are generally looking for performance and probably drive the truck harder once it has a little more power. Some tuners do claim to be good for MPG.

 

Anybody else?

[99silveradoz71]

Welcome aboard

[jrrod2004]

as Z has pointed out, tuners do not necessarily give better MPG, they may remove much of the 'nannies' that GM has placed on the vehicle, and they MAY give a slight MPG increase with a less restrictive intake/exhaust setup and all unnecessary weight removed from the vehicle. If you reduce the weight of the tires/rims and other items that can be reduced (in the front of the vehicle), these things will add up to a better MPG (So long as you keep your foot out of it!)

[jrrod2004]

oh yeah, Welcome to GM-Trucks.com

[stadt11]

Thank you for helping to protect our country & welcome to the forum!

 

I cannot answer your question yet, I will be getting a custom tune in the future, but the night-owls will be here before too long to give their great advice.

[carneyman]

Welcome aboard!!

 

Sorry, can't answer your questions as well as some others...

[dlstewart01]

These guys don't know. The ones who get tunes can't keep the old foot out of the gas long enough to find out.

 

Don

[huero626]

Welcome to the forum bro, I got V-Max and I got Black Bear 91 Octane Performance tune and when I don't smash on the truck I get better mileage about 2mpg better than when it was stock, but I have to drive speed limit and take off slow, but once I start smashing my mpg goes down. What military branch are u in?

[Barganier]

I am in the Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. I am an Emergency Room Nurse.

[huero626]

I am in the Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. I am an Emergency Room Nurse.

 

 

That's cool bro, I'm considering joining the United States Marine Corps.

[Vortec-Z71]

 

Around here you can't just tell us you have an 06 Sierra and not give us any pics.

Anyways, welcome to GM-Trucks.com. It's a great forum to help you out with anything truck related.

[MS3DALE]

Welcome We need pics!!!!

And a tune has never helped my MPG...But then again I can't stay outta' the throttle to find out!!!

[rvsahs]

 

Around here you can't just tell us you have an 06 Sierra and not give us any pics.

Anyways, welcome to GM-Trucks.com. It's a great forum to help you out with anything truck related.

Good to have you back in the states.