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2 nd gen and love it

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Martyman3, Jan 28, 2022.

  1. Jan 28, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    Martyman3

    Martyman3 [OP] New Member

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    Got a 12 tundra 5.7 with 245000 miles always kept up on maintenance, getting 200 miles per tank ! Any thoughts on what might be wrong or is it just time for a new tundra
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2022 at 6:44 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! I'd check the easy stuff first: tire pressure, air filter, etc. What MPG does that translate to?
     
  3. Jan 29, 2022 at 4:49 AM
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    Martyman3

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    Everything is good but still getting 10.8 mpg. 4 months ago was fluctuating between 14.5 to 15 mpg
     
  4. Jan 29, 2022 at 5:32 AM
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    Winter blend fuel probably. This time of the year mpgs take a hit
     
  5. Jan 29, 2022 at 5:41 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  6. Jan 29, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    Do you have the smaller 26 gallon tank? That may be part of the problem
     
  7. Jan 29, 2022 at 6:27 AM
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    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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  8. Jan 29, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    I've never seen a blend change cause a 30% drop in mileage.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2022 at 11:51 AM
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    Martyman3

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    It’s not the weather
     
  10. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:07 PM
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    Come up to the frozen north. Well show you
     
  11. Jan 30, 2022 at 8:50 AM
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    LOL - I'll take your word for it! But is it the blend or is it all the added idling to warm up, defrost, etc.?
     

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