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Pickup Fuel-saving tips 1 & 2
Posted by Bruce Smith on Dec 01, 2013
Don't ...add weight. It might seem like common sense, but if saving fuel is a top priority, go light. Even though ...
Pickup Fuel-saving tips 3 & 4
Posted by Bruce Smith on Dec 01, 2013
Don't ...add a lift kit. Not only does the taller, heavier tires affect mileage, the body now sits higher, which creates ...
Pickup Fuel-saving tips 5 & 6
Posted by Bruce Smith on Dec 01, 2013
Don't ...add taller/wider tires. Bigger tires add weight and increase aero drag. Do ...drive with a light right foot. Hard acceleration kills fuel ...
Pickup Fuel-saving tips 7 & 8
Posted by Bruce Smith on Dec 01, 2013
Don't ...add a winch or heavy duty bumper. Both add more weight and increase aero drag. Do ...add a cold-air intake and cat- ...
10 tips for improving your pickup truck’s fuel...
Posted by Bruce Smith on Dec 01, 2013
Thanks to high prices at the pump, better gas mileage has become a top priority for all pickup truck owners. ...
Pickup Fuel-saving tips 9 & 10
Posted by Bruce Smith on Dec 01, 2013
Don't ...drive over 65mph. MPG falls exponentially as vehicle speed increases above 65mph. Do ...run synthetic lubricants in engine and differentials. Synthetics reduce ...
GM planning to reduce weight of Chevrolet Silverado,...
Posted by Wayne Grayson on Jul 24, 2013
General Motors is working to keep even the playing field with competitor Ford, as well as get out in front ...
First look: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel expected to offer...
Posted by Wayne Grayson on Jul 01, 2013
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