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How to improve gas mileage on 97, 4.3, 4-dr?

Old Feb 8, 2015 | 03:37 PM
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Have you done anything or what would you do improve gas mileage?
 
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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Do have any off road equipment on your truck?
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 06:42 PM
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Make sure you always maintain tire air pressure for starters. Do a complete tune up with AC Delco ignition and fuel parts. don't carry a ton of unnecessary weight and use a lighter foot really is all you can do.
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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17-18 MPG for me, dont really think thats to bad
 
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