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turkeytrot

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I wonder if your MPG is actually worse than you think


We're largely using the more fuel efficient summer blends now. Most of the first 10,000 on your truck was with the poorer winter blends. It may be closer to a 2-3 MPG difference with the tuning and fuel blends shift.

(In response to this post by Will Stewart)

Posted: 05/28/2020 at 2:31PM


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