My truck with the small V6 and 5 speed transmission gets less gas mileage than what is advertised for a V8 with Automatic. I drive fairly slow and don't race between stop lights. Mostly the bed is empty but I have carried items weighing 300 or more pounds for short distances. I have considered putting in a Flowmaster system (from the catalytic converter back), A low restriction air filtration system, a set of tuned exhaust headers and possibly a fiber glass hood ;if It would gain enough gas mileage to justify the cost.
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My truck with the small V6 and 5 speed transmission gets less gas mileage than what is advertised for a V8 with Automatic. I drive fairly slow and don't race between stop lights. Mostly the bed is empty but I have carried items weighing 300 or more pounds for short distances. I have considered putting in a Flowmaster system (from the catalytic converter back), A low restriction air filtration system, a set of tuned exhaust headers and possibly a fiber glass hood ;if It would gain enough gas mileage to justify the cost.
- Paul G., Memphis, TN, US