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2001 4x4 2500 6L

I'm still getting 9.6 miles to the gallon around the clock. I was stold that I should be getting between 11-15.

1.Replaced plugs and wires with factory parts. 2.Put in a new air filter 3.Changed oil to 5W-30 Synthetic

Will a tune-up at a shop still help even though I already replaced the plugs and wires?

Will changing the Oxygen sensors actually help? (Expensive) I also tried before on a 1994 Z-71 and saw no difference.

I unplugged the MAP sensor with the truck running and the truck ran real bad and when I plugged it back in, the truck ran fine. Could I still need a new one?

What should my next step be? I really like the truck.

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mike
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My brother in law was having terrible mileage issues with a Ford V10. The best he could get was 7 mpg. He did the same as you, changing out various parts. Finally he brought it to the dealer...the computer was faulty. His mileage doubled.

I think you can throw parts at your 6.0 until the cows come home...You need a "good" mechanics help.

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Advocate

Do you still have the stock size tires on (245/75/16)? If you changed to larger tires without reprogramming the PCM you are traveling more miles than the odometer indicates. You may just have a MPG calculation problem.

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calhoun

THis is close but no cigar. If you have lifted it and have oversized tires, not only is speddo calibration off but the bigger tires and/or lift require more power and fuel to overcome and it is usually the reason for poor MPG problems. Driving habit and overall gear ratio for load and engine type play a roll too here.

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SnoMan

As stated before, if you didn't reprogram your PCM you are traveling more miles than your odometer tells you. You are traveling about 113% farther than indicated. If you calculated 10mpg you are really getting 11.3mpg. You can't compare the mileage of a Z71 to a 2500HD. The HD is over 1500 lbs heavier and has a taller rearend gear.

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