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Old 04-01-2006 | 11:29 PM
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Can anyone give me any help on how to make my 2001 GMC 2500 HD with an 8.1 get better gas mileage.
Old 04-02-2006 | 09:23 AM
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Easy don't drive it!
Old 04-02-2006 | 10:09 AM
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Had that same truck for 50000 mile averaged 14 to 15.3 highway 9 to 12 depending which trailer i was hauling.best advice put a tuner in, K&N air filter ,stick with stock size tires,stay out of the throttle,good truck ,good power.my new one is a 2006 LBZ
Old 04-02-2006 | 12:28 PM
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get an intake and cat back and a custom tune requesting for better MPG.
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