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Sudden HUGE decreases in MPG, 14.5 to 7.5

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by nagorb, Mar 19, 2013.

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  1. May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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    Mad Man Marty

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    Update?
     
    Mad Man Marty, May 30, 2013
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  2. Jun 2, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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    nagorb

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    nagorb [OP] Should be a dang perma mod

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    Sorry for the lack of updating, I haven't noticed any lost power but I pulled the sensor anyway to test, I didn't notice any change. I haven't been able to pull a cat off yet but I will soon. MPGs is sitting at 13 ish now.
     
    nagorb, Jun 2, 2013
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  3. Jul 2, 2013 at 10:18 PM
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    nagorb

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    nagorb [OP] Should be a dang perma mod

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    I Was Finally able To Pull The Cat. looks Fine To Me I Guess:notsure:


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    nagorb, Jul 2, 2013
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  4. Jul 3, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    Hey, you shoulda bought a Dodge Hemi V8 pickup. :D
    Big and ugly, but they supposedly get 14/20 mpg :p
     
    tan4x4, Jul 3, 2013
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  5. Jul 4, 2013 at 10:31 PM
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    nagorb [OP] Should be a dang perma mod

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    Yeah I Was Under The Impression I Was Getting a Truck That Got Somewhat Decent MPGs, At Least With A V8 I Would Have Some Decent Power.
     
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