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Nov 7, 2013 | 05:01 PM

Hollywood411

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Improving reliability

Post the top 3 or so things you can do that give you better gas millage or improve reliability of your rig. I would say............
1)propper air pressure
2)good spark plugs
3)clean air filter

Nov 7, 2013 | 05:09 PM

chris015

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clean air filter,good plugs,and ignition and proper tire pressure.

Nov 7, 2013 | 06:18 PM

Captain Hook

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All of the above plus, No brake drag, good wheel alignment, camshaft retard within specs, (2nd gen only) and no DTC's in memory

Nov 7, 2013 | 06:38 PM

newguy

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all of the above and get rid of any unnecessary weight

Nov 7, 2013 | 06:54 PM

swells87

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I would have to add in making sure the vacuum system is in good shape as well. At least for 4x4 models.

Nov 8, 2013 | 10:18 PM

JavierEscalonJr

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change the engine oil

Nov 9, 2013 | 05:57 PM

CAB

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1) Drive it
2) Drive it
3) Drive it

It seems if I let mine sit something breaks. So for me driving is the best to make it reliable but not so good for the mileage.