Improve MPG on 7.3 Powerstroke
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Removing and cleaning the exhaust back pressure tube on my 2000 F250 7.3 Powerstroke.
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Doing your own work on your truck while in a wheel chair. Mad respect man.
I just have to say hallelujah praise GOD!!! Turn to him and have all!!! He has what you need amen!!!
so much respect for you my dude! wheel chair and you dont let it stop you from working on what you love! awesome!
I subscribe I recently lost my dad this year so I kept his 2001 f350 7.3 super duty crew cab and want to learn more about tham
Sorry to hear about your loss. The new diesels are nice, but the sound and feel of the old diesels are fun. My Dad also left me a vehicle and I think of him every time I drive it. Enjoy the vehicle and take care of it , but most of all make it yours. Take care.
Sorry to hear about that. I have a 2001 F350 4wd 7.3L Lariat Crew Cab too. It's been a great truck. In addition to subscribing to living on wheels subscribe to PowerStrokeHelp. Bill is a master mechanic on these trucks. If you have the 4wd like I do, check out this video, it's vital for your front hubs; th-cam.com/video/4LRnfFaaZGc/w-d-xo.html Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Condolences. Thats a good year for the 7.3! I have a 1997 and I wish I had a super duty like yours because yours has an intercooler. These trucks are worth holding on to. I'm having mine painted this summer but I do most of the parts replacing on my own. Cheers
I may have to give this a shot this weekend. Hand calculated im getting around 13.1 mpg 😭. Love your videos and how positive and upbeat you are even without the use of your legs. Makes me see life isn't so bad. You're an inspiration keep up the awesome videos!
I really appreciate what you are about and the stewardship you present. You've helped me out with your ideas and logical approach to things. Thanks.
Awesome video brother and good advice, I have a lot of respect for people that do not let life get them down.
Thank you very much!
You know I've known many people with broken backs and they won't do the things you do,,so kudos to you,,I'm impressed and very happy for your abilities
Much appreciated. I could never be satisfied doing nothing.
Godbless you for your passion and positive attitude! Looking at a 2002 F250 7.3 this week, hope i get her!
I’ve had my 7.3 for seven years now and would have never thought to clean this. Thank you!
No problem! Lot of people don’t even know it’s there.
Love the sound of the ole 7.3
Very helpful video - just got my "new" 1999, 273,000 miles, F-250 Super Duty this week (April 2020) and am going through it in preparation for a long trip - the exhaust back pressure tube is something I'll add to my list - thank you!
Do you still have the truck? How
Many miles now if so? I am considering one with 244,000.
Lots of miles but seems to run good. 13.1 MPG is what I’m seeing combined.
Damn slim. Im in DC. Ive been watching your video's. I never knew you were in a wheelchair until now. You're a beast.
I just started watching your vids. I think you do a great job. I like to stick to the basics but also want more from my 7.3. I am about function and less about looks. Appreciate you and keep Powerstoking.
I’m already loving the channel this is my first video I’ve watched of yours and I already like how you explain everything down to a tee and tell us absolutely everything and I envy that you don’t let your wheelchair hold you back you gained a new subscriber
Thanks joe for the quick response.i understand, all let you know when I get the truck . I have been watching all your videos I'm learning a lot have a great day
I use a product called diesel extreme fuel additive every few months supposed to clean and lubricate everything lot's of very positive reviews does seem to make improvements, used for my tractor and cucv as well my truck is a 96
Nice. There is a number of good products out there that are pretty good. I use Optilube fuel additive in every tank and I absolutely love it.
@@LivingOnWheels I've had and am having really good results with Archoil fuel and oil additives,
Enjoy you posting your upgrades and maintenance on the 7.3, also enjoy seeing you at the farm and working on your house. It is a nice motivation to others that are handycappible like you
That hand throttle setup is pretty slick. Never seen anyone personally who drives and is in a wheelchair so I always wondered what it looked like.
Learn something new every day!
Doing some work on my brother's 2001 7.3 Excursion and i'll be adding this to the list. I don't think has been done since my parents bought the rig brand new. Thanks for the great content!!
Well I just subscribed to your channel. You seem very informative with th 7.3 so your my new go to channel. Thanks and keep up the inspirational videos. 🙏
I bought my F350 recently and it just did not make power. My 7.3 had two dead injectors in the right bank. My 8 cylinder running on 6 got 10 MPG. After 1.5 Full Force injector replacement my truck is getting nearly 12 MPG hauling a 4700 lb. slide in camper. As per other blogs it seems to like 75 MPH better than slower speeds. Joe’s site is awesome.
Ironically enough the best MPG ive seen (19.5mpg) was also highway around 70-75. Kinda surprised me.
I would not normally bring up somebody's physical condition but I dont know how you can do it. I have a 2000 Ford Excursion with a 7.3 diesel and I'm 5'8". I need a step ladder to do anyting. Much respect to you! I've only seen two videos. They're both excellent. Awesome sound quality. I hate when someone does a video and I can't hear any of it even with the sound turned all the way up.
I appreciate it!
Great video sir, love your truck especially with those side mirrors
I couldn't loosen my bottom end, so I used a longer cable and a battery powered drill to spin it, winding it and lubricating it with wd-40 as I first inserted it then withdrew it, repeatedly until it came out of the tube into the actual exhaust. Now the tube is clean. Then I cleaned the rest as you showed. Thanks.
I’ve seen other do it that way as well. Actually seen people that run a cable through it like that every few oil changes.
Thanks for the info. I'm going to try this soon!
She sounds healthy brother 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Keendawg Turner thanks man. Slowly but surely getting her there!
Great video...clear and concise ..... i will try it! Thx
Loved the video...very informative and well done. Thank you
My Daddy is in the hospital & it looks pretty bad, but I want to stay optimistic. I rum my Mom's 1997 E350 Club Wagon with a 7.3L PSD. She got a lot different issues, but she runs well. Being a mechanic helps. I've worked on Cat, Detroit, E3 & the old Maxidynes as well as NTC Big Cam Cummins engines & Perkins. I still love the older diesels. If I had a 6V-53T out of the Seagrave Fire Trucks, I'd be running that in my Mom's van, but I'm OK with the 7.3L PSD...so far nothing major...cosmetics mostly. I like the way you problem solved due to your handicap...haven't seen anyone with a handicap running a big pickup, much less 1 with the 7.3L PSD. Good vid.
Aloha,
Chief
Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos and leave comments. I’ve always loved automotive stuff so I have worked real hard to make sure I can keep following that passion after my injury. Hope the best for you and your family!
Ty so much gonna try it out
subbed thnx for video.
ive been searching why my turbo sounds like it will not shut completely on my 99 7.3. no luck TH-cam algorithm sent me your vid.
clean truck.
Much appreciated. Are you talking like it sounds like the waste gate won’t shut completely? It might be but our factory waste gates were set to start opening at 5 psi and as the wear out it get less and less.
Beautiful truck, and you’re a beast working on your truck not letting anything stop you
love your set up so cool
My man, you're such an inspiration. Great video I'm kinda new to the 7.3 just got an 02 f350 immaculate condition and I paid for it lol but I feel better knowing the money pit of 6.0
I appreciate it! Congratulations on the new rig!
I admire you! A man that doesn't let anything get in his way!
Much appreciated!
Beautiful powerstroke those rigs are worth every penny
I just bought a Airdog II 4G. Said came preset at 55psig. Started having issues right away. Installed a T tap after the pump. Was running at 13( was NOT pre set) now I have set at 55-60. With a T6 chip 4" exhaust S&B cold air intake & 4" pro flo exhaust. Keep an eye on fuel pressure. Great videos thank you!
Appreciate the comment! I have my pressure sensor right before the lines into my head and monitor that sucker like a hawk! Mine did indeed come preset right about 55. I would be very interested in you keeping me up to date on your system. Mine seems drop pressure a little more than I expected. 1) It tends to drop pressure as it runs longer and as the temperature warms up. 2) It doesn't hold pressure quite as well as I expected under a harder pull. By no means is it drastically dropping pressure. I haven't seen it below 50psi, but this is my first experience with an airdog and so I am not 100% sure hat to expect.
Love your truck. very similar mods to mine. You should swap to 05 axles. My favorite thing I've done to my truck so far, rides better, steers better, stops better, etc etc.
I’m really considering it!
Does the '05 axles have coil springs on the front?
Thanks for the great video. The original piece should just be replaced with a new one. Also get rid of the intake heater it blocks 60% +or - of the air flowing through the intake. That will also help. But in colder climate then you have to plug in the cold weather plug it’s location is back of the front bumper. Go AIS Sever Duty air filter system it’s great. Last’s 50,000 miles and just knock out the dust every oil change. Before you have to replace it.
Great tips! My tube was actually in really good shape so I kept it. Still have a new sensor waiting to go in. Seems like mine is still working though. AIH has been deleted since this video. Also have a new intake waiting to go in. Thanks for watching.
For improvement in MPG replace the Ford relays for PCM and ECM. Good for at least one MPG both city and highway.
Next 1: take the OEM wastegate colored tubing and throw it in the garbage. 2: tighten the OEM waste gate rod so that it never opens.
3: done.
Thanks for the comment. I am aware of the wastegate stuff but I have never heard anyone mention the relays. I will definitely have to look into those.
I want to thank you for the information Provided in your video. I recently bought a 1999 F350 that had two dead injectors. I went with the same set up that you featured on your video about injector replacement. Replaced the chip with the Hydra chip as you did and I can not be happier. I was a certified mechanic years ago but never had any experience with diesel. After watching your video several times, I was able to complete the job with excellent results. As we say in OR, see one, do one , teach one. Luv you Man, keep up doin’ what you do!
@Chris Farley I'm seeing between 14-15 mixed with my CC DRW
After watching you I'm going do the same job. I run the Riffraff diesel fuel pressure reg at 62psi, it's what they recommend for a very stock truck
Its not a bad job at all. Definitely worth it in my opinion. Thanks for the fuel pressure input.
Awesome vid man!🤘🏻🔥 your 7.3 looks great🙌🏻
Much appreciated man!
Much respect for two guys.thank you to both for upload this info
Just a tip simply remove the sensor then just use the wire to clean the pipe much easier than pulling the pipe,keep up the good work.
I actually tried doing that but I couldn’t get the wired to feed nicely and I want to make sure I got all the way through.
Another way to clean that tubing, get yourself a hand pump, some fittings to attach to the tubing and pig it with an ear plug a few times. Get a few different sizes of ear plugs
Like this code very informative description is very detailed and very well made
I rebuilt the hpop and fuel bowl. Wasn't sure what that pipe was, but got some coolant into it so figured I should disconnect and clean it.. Darn, I was hoping to increase my MPG... haha
New subscriber nice video amigo and much respect..
God bless you brother. Thank you for all the info
Great video.
God bless you baddie I, like my inglés note is good bless you and Americans people from Nj
Awesome Videos! Subscribed and Liked
Dude (hard to call you bro as I'm 64 yo and "son" just sounds disrespectful), you kinda cracked me up with this one. All the beautiful parts you have thrown at, spending well, a truck you clearly love (I get it, loved my last girl trying to fall in love with her replacement) and you clean out the exhaust back pressure tube ? $40 bucks or so at Riff Raff. I throw all those parts in the "emergency road replacement box" and put new on. The senor is steep though, $80 neighborhood. I have to admit that I had to come back and watch this video a second time. I've had the parts for a while and just put them on. I have the radiator and water pump off, so it was the perfect time. But I couldn't remember why we do this. Ahhh... MPG. Good enough. OK, my current repairs... I need to vent. Found trace amounts of ATF in the coolant. OK, cooler probably leaking. Get underneath and WTF ! Some A-hole has put in a non stock radiator that doesn't even have the trans cooler line fittings ! The lines just go around the radiator and intercooler to the tiny little trans cooler in front ! Sure glad I discovered this BS before stressing the trans. The rest of you know, right, that this trans has a history of overheating problems. A lot of guys bolt up the 6.0 cooler which has more twice the cooling capabilities of the stock 7.3 cooler. The 6.0 cooler is not a direct bolt up but (from what I hear) is an easy custom. I have a new 3 row aluminum radiator arriving tomorrow. Not a Mishimoto, but only $355. 4" stainless exhaust, cold air box and a SCT programmer all sitting waiting for me to get basic functions back to work. Your videos rock Joe. Sorry to all for the novel.
Sounds like your rig is finally getting the love it deserves! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos!
@@LivingOnWheels "New" rig. Only had about 4 weeks. First was a 2001 crew, 4X4 dually. drove about 200K then wrapped around tree. The new is a 2000 F350, extended cab dually 2wd. The guy I brought her from told me so many lies it's pitiful. I'd like to get my hands on him. Anyway, we'll see what other surprises lie in wait for me.Keep the vids coming, you're inspirational. Grandpa was confined to a wheelchair for the last 50 years of his life. Full upper mobility, but no movement or sensation below L1. Managed to become a successful optometrist.
Yes the 6.0 cooler is a direct bolt in. Dorman part number 918-216 Google that part number. RockAuto usually has the cheapest. Unless you have money then go with the mishimoto trans cooler. You need 1/2 inch to 3/8 Barbed brass fittings. 3/8 line transmission line not fuel line and 3 ft of half inch transmission line. Bypass the radiator
Nice disabled myself and have been wondering if they did hand controls in these. You have a different style I’ve never seen before but it works…hoping to find one of these one day and buy it, things last forever
How are you?IT s Jeff under MOMS acc LOVE YOUR CHANEL and TRUCK I WANT IT SO BAD!!!My Son Nick and I Tune in all the time.He has a 99 f250 SD with a 7.3 great truck NOT AS NICE AS yours but working on it. When we did his radiator hose upper and lower. We put on a upper with dule alt hose does not go thew belt so you don t have to take off upper hose to take off belt so when you change it get the dule alt hose but you prob already new that but if not there you go.My son and I are devoted FANS OF YOURS AND YOUR TRUCK!!!!!!! You rock have a good day take care. Jeff
Much appreciated Jeff. I have that hose sitting on the shelf as my spare right now haha. Thanks for watching the vids!
I’ll be doing this on my 7.3 soon, kinda curious if it’s clogged also, currently I’m doing stock MPG test vs 6637 Filter MPG results, will be posting vid results soon.
I can't believe how clogged mine was. I was expecting some, but it was dense in there. Im looking forward to seeing how yours is.
Love the video and catching up on others so thank you for taking the time to produce them. Right now I’m running a dp tuner but would love to figure out and change to the one in this video (what make and model is it?).
Hydra chip is the way to go! I’d recommend buying from 1023 or Jelibuilt
Just Installed a new Atlas 8 DPTuner. Jody knows his stuff! I picked up almost 3mp averaging 17.5 around town and countryside hills. and the tranny shift settings are SUPERB! Not to mention his 60hp setting at 1/4 throttle feels like my old Programmer set on High perfomance at Full throttle. 4x4 7.3 Van 4.10's and 33x12.5's.
@@LivingOnWheels Great video brother... thanks for the INSPIRATION! I spent 3 months in a chair after breaking my back... and can relate a little bit.
I need your 7.3 wisdom, I have been dealing with some issues this pass weak. So Monday I started up my truck like normal went inside let it warm up, hop in start heading down the hill into town and noticed any time I would slow down to go around turns the rpms would jump up and down and try and stall out. After getting into town no change so I turn around take it back up the hill and begin my research. So any time I would start it after it warmed up the rpm would jump up and down and then die but would fire right back up so everyone was saying CPS is bad so 3 hours later to get that one 10mm bolt out I got it changed with a motor craft grey one. I start the truck no change, so I change the fuel filter and cap no change, changed the map sensor no change, the noticed the ICP had oil when disconnected it changed that and the pig tail, Boom rpm no longer surges and doesn't die when idling or coming to a stop. This is where I'm stuck now every time I turn the key the check engine light is on and start it the check engine light stays on cold or warm for literally 45 ish seconds runs a little rough then turns off and runs perfect. Borrowed my buddy's scanner and says no codes but the engine light is on so not sure what the hell is going on . really don't want to pay $130 an hour at a shop for them to poke around for a few hours and say yea we don't know probably need top take it apart. any ideas?
I have same truck as you color and all bought new in late 99 had to wait 7 months for the 6 foot bed. Same pipe on mine was clogged also :>(
I have the same high circuit code for fuel pump. Factory pump, seems perfectly fine though
HIGH means that circuit was grounding, especially if its intermittent. just look for a spot in the circuit with rub on the wire/ copper showing.
Damn, you've spent a shit-ton of money in extras on that truck! Every part you list is a couple of months worth of saving up. I'm also in a wheelchair (T-5 30 yrs) and living on a fixed income makes it difficult to do any mods to my ride, 2003 E-450 ambulance I'm in the slow process of converting to an RV. My current mileage sits around 11-12 MPG and I'm looking for any/all viable solutions to improve that pathetic stat.
Nice truck!!!
I replaced the tube and sensor it was plugged could not get it unplugged
Sub# 550 here! Watched a few videos, enjoy your content, so I chose to follow ya. Keep it up. I have a 95 psd, is this applicable to my obs too?
I am glad to have you on the channel! As far as I know, I do believe that this should be the exact same on the early 7.3 power strokes.
Pb blaster the tube ends.. let sitting overnight then remove next day... you'll thank me
Great video, have you ever tried the Hotshots oil additive. I have a 97 f350 7.3 and just tried it and I gained 3mpg and really runs smoother and a little quiter. Enjoy your videos keep it going.
I have tried it in the past and like you noticed a small gain in mpg and could hear the difference i how it runs. I currently use Opti-lube fuel additive and have been pretty happy with it. I think they are both good products.
I think the best Mileage I’ve gotten before hydra tuner is 12-14 city then Highway 17-18 then with tuner 14.5-15 city- highway 19-22mpg which is pretty well for a 1ton 7.3
That’s honestly super good. I would be very happy with those numbers.
Man, you could be my nephew's twin brother.
Turbo diesel 7.3
How long did it take you to clean the tube? This has been on my list for a while and I keep going back and forth on buying a new tube or cleaning. Thoughts after doing this? This is the 4th one of your videos I have watched, and I will say great work! Good info, no loud music and honest effort!
Hills Auto & Home Hills Auto & Home I would say it took me no longer than an hour to clean the tube out. It’s definitely not a bad job. If you I would only replace the tube if you pull it and find some cracks in it or rust holes. Thankfully for me, I don’t live in a rusty area so mine was in near perfect condition. I really do appreciate you watching and supporting the channel.
Thanks for the reply and insight! Take it easy! Watching your mirror video now.
I worked on this on my truck. A crows foot wrench worked great on that lower nut from the top of the engine bay, due to confined space to work in. Also, I have dual alternators which made getting to the other end of the tube a helluva PITA. My tube was not caked up like his was, but I reamed it out anyway with a length of stranded wire attached to a cordless drill like he did and blew it out with compressed air.
@@melrobinson6919 just go to Amazon they're $25 there are two types of tubes
Thanks for the info
If I put my cruise control at 2,000 RPM on the highway (approx 68mph), I can sometimes get 24.5 mpg; Louisiana to San Antone. Getting 20mpg highway has never been a problem for me. Its the city driving that kills my mpg economy - approx 15mpg.
Here are the mods/ maint items I have done so far on my 2000 F-250 2WD Lariat Crewcab (237k miles):
*Superchips chipped on "Towing"
*Air Raid conical filter
*Clean out the EBPV tube once a year with brake cleaner & weedwhacker line
*use Diesel-Kleen once every 3 months
*keep tires at max recco PSI (mine are at 88PSI)
*change out the fuel/water sep filter every year or 10,000 miles - whichever is first.
*I do the SeaFoam Fuel Bowl Treatment once a year to keep the injectors clean.
*tonneau cover
Your. Mileage. May. Vary.
Your fuel pressure should be 60 to 70 any less and the pressure is messing with your injectors, learn the hard way. Like I did, mine is steady 60 pounds, plus my 7.3 gets up and moves, I replace parts that have been original, in my fuel I use an additive, I know Oregon doesn't have great fuel, I lived there for 19 years so additives in all my tanks my preference is white bottle grey bottle in summer months, you may have something different in mind, but every fill up gets it no complaints on my end, 7.3 runs great will be rebuilding turbo shortly wicked wheel 2 and rebuild kit and diesel lite housing spring, will set boost 35 pounds
Looks very clean inside! Sounds damn near new too! I didn't even know about that exhaust pressure tube and sensor. Is the idea to clean it so the sensor gets a more accurate reading, and that contributes to better mpg?
Thank you and yes that’s exactly the idea. Better reading for more accurate fueling.
And if you rev your engine a little and it kinda of stutters on it's way down there the rpms it may be a bad injector/injectors and if it's with the tune it may be insufficient fuel flow but every rig is different
Been watching a lot of your videos. You do a great job at explaining everything in detail. I just upgraded to a KC stage 1 with a deleted pedestal and from what I understand this tube and sensors main job is to help tell the EBPV when to shut and open. But since I no longer have an EBPV I wonder if this is worth doing or not? I've tried to find stuff on the forums but can't find any info on this relating to an EBPV delete. Some people plug their line ends and just leave the sensor in place after the delete pedestal. Just thinking out loud and wondering your thoughts.
I appreciate it. The truck also uses the reading from you back pressure sensor to adjust fueling. I would recommend keeping it in place and functioning.
Been reading a lot in the comments of problems that are seemingly related and difficult to diagnose now due to making mods on the engine. I tried a computer performance tuning unit myself and although the truck did put out more power, the EGT's were running way too high and codes would spit out under a heavy load on a grade. So, I'd have to keep an eye on the gauge and ease my foot on the accelerator which got old real quick. I just run it stock now and am happy with that. I can floor it without worry and it does what it can do without self-destructing. If I want fast acceleration, I'll go buy one of them new mid-engine Vets. A truck is for pulling and not designed to win races. IMO. With these trucks too, the automatic transmissions are barely adequate to handle the power they make stock. Because of this, I will also back off on the accelerator under heavy load to allow it to shift and then jump back on it again. I've heard of people who go through a couple transmissions on these trucks and other people who never have a problem. The transmission is weak, but if you go easy on it, it will serve you long and fine.
they should make a mod thats 3/4 inside dia hose with hose clamps
My girl got a 7.3 and I got a 6.0 fuel pressure should be anywhere from 62-65 psi they get max performance at those pressures and that's from experience with driving both
Thats right about where I have it set now. Thanks
Thank you for your concise videos!
Here's my question; How to remove the driver side top solid 90 degree diesel intake fitting, it is leaking on the rail.......or is there another fix without removing the fitting to seal the leak?
Thank you for your advise.........this fitting attaches to the banjo fuel line.
I’m guessing the thing that is leaking is actually the futon sleeve on the line side and not the fitting itself. Those seals are real finicky. To get it off you will probably need to take the alternator mounting bracket to get it out of the way. You can just tilt it forward.
What year is that? I have a 97 7.3L and it doesn't look like that one... I'm Also handicapped but luckily I'm not in a wheelchair yet... I'm very interested in trying to improve my MPG with the truck because I have to haul a Vehicle across the country twice a year and this truck gets crap fuel mileage... Like 8 to 10mpg Towing 8k and about 12 to 13mpg not Towing... If you know of anyone that has a ton of followers and can get some companies to donate some parts so they can make a Video on how to drastically improve the MPG on these older Trucks... Things like new exhaust rebuild turbo, and maybe even change the gears as I only tow a MAXIMUM of about 12k only once in awhile and for a short distance... But anything that can be done to improve the MPG'S will be Greatly appreciated! Let me know... Also if they can't get donated parts, I will try to borrow the money to pay for the parts if necessary... So please let me know by messaging me back if you can do something, or have them message me if you can find someone to help... Thanks
Would cleaning that out help with it going into high idel to help warm up? And would it help with the idle going up and down?
i didnt even know this existed. do OBS 7.3's have this?
Yes. I do believe the OBS trucks have the back pressure sensor. It’s routed a little different but it should be there.
I wonder if that tube can be cleaned while left in the vehicle, I haven’t done mine.
Have you noticed a difference in MPG?
I really like the video made about how you used a different injectors and got better MPG.
I rand used engine oil in my fuel and by reading I think I smoked my injectors, I don’t know but I’m smoky now after drinking my tank and my filter drains clear fuel.
Any thoughts?
Plp
Great video, much respect for what you do. Did you notice or measure any long term mpg improvements?
Appreciated man! I actually did see about 1-2 mpg better for a while but I think I got a cam sensor gong out and its been dropping back down as of lately. I definitely did see improvement after this though. Even saw 19+mpg once
Thanks. The video was awesome. I have a 2002 F350 Lariat dually that I use to pull my 34 foot (heavy) 5th wheel. It weighs about 12000 (dry weight). My mileage without the 5 th wheel is about 12.7 MPG. When pulling the 5th wheel I get about 12.0 MPG. I usually travel around 65 MPH with or without the trailer. Truck loves the highway at about 70MPH. Is there anything I can do to increase my mileage without spending a 'bucket' of money on the improvement? Thanks again . I enjoy all the videos that I have watched and I am a new subscriber.
Honestly, 12 with the trailer is pretty good. Without it I’d expect a bit better than that. Getting a tunes on the truck can help out depending on your right foot. Otherwise is just keeping a clean air filter and keeping the rpms down. A fuel additive would probably help too. I run optilube in every tank and it pretty much lays for itself with the slight mpg gain.
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How many miles are on this truck? Looks great sir. Enjoying the content.
at the time of this video, probably around 120k
2 fuel screens inside tank are full of trash and causing high pressure readings
Those screens are no longer a factor on this rig. Im pulling strait from a sump at the bottom of the tank.
Will cause low pressure readings on fuel. Starve injectors
Good video! Preciate it.... Ill get on it a "little". ha. Guess my van is a dog x 100 lol.... If ima "gut" my EPBV valve in the downpipe, and unplug it, i guess i dont have to worry about cleaning the line? B/c i just reinstalled my turbo after fixing the drain valve in the van. and forgot to put that pin back thru the EPBV rod. I was gonna go back and fix it, but after researching it, i think it'll be fine w/o it eh.
You will still want to keep the sensor and tube intact. The truck uses that reading to adjust fueling levels.
@@LivingOnWheels Ok Right on. Im not going to gut it. I just wired it open to the rod, left it all intact. Preciate it.
I love your videos man! Super cool seeing you working on the 7.3. Wondering what your BPS reading is on the edge. Trying to see if I need to replace my sensor or if my truck is reading properly. Did the cleaning of the tube and it’s still only showing 2 at idle and 11 under power. Thanks for the great videos!
I don't run that one much but if I remember correctly it tends to stay about 1-2 psi higher than my boost numbers. Nothing at idle.
I should read half of your atmospheric pressure. I live at sea level so if it sits around 15.1 at idle. Definitely the sensor is bad. Or you have a hole in your tube mine was completely rusted out. There are two different styles when you go to buy one off of Amazon. Google what did back pressure sensor does and what the reading should be it'll tell you
God bless you man doing what you are doing. I found it cheaper on Amazon to get the tube $25.00 or so. Mine was rusted out. Had a hole. Have you changed or got rid of the filters in the tank? Cuz I see that you said you had a modified fuel system. Keep up the great work
Randy Newfield I appreciate it.
yup. I pull from a sump now so no worries with the filters.
@@LivingOnWheels that's off the bottom of the tank correct you have to drill a hole into the tank? I think CNC Fab sells that I'm not sure. I also have the 6637 filter online that helped on mileage and the hutch and harpoon. But in the city I am still getting 10 to 12 MPG Hwy i got best of 18.7 ac off. @70mph.flat land fla. Thats hard to do. My happy spot in truck is between 74-78. In which i get 15.9 to 17.1mpg. 20k on new AD injectors. Yes i put them in my e99 ccsb. Auto. Tires are 285/75/16s 3.73. Im on a couple of 7.3 forums on fb. I dont believe the people that say they get 22mpg. Maybe on a single cab 2wd zf6 with 3.54 gear. Lol. I think my city is terrible. What do you get?
Randy Newfield yes it’s on the bottom of the tank. I’d say anything in the 18s is pretty solid. This whole winter I averaged 14s. We’ll see if it goes back up with the nicer weather. Hoping to get back into 16s and 17s
@@LivingOnWheels winter fuel i hear makes mileage go way down.
Randy Newfield yeah. That has been my experience the last few years
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I've cleaned my EBPV tube & replaced the sensor several years ago. It's a real PITA to get to it. But once I got the tube out, I used some weedwhacker string and brake cleaner. That part was easy but messy. I really dont see what value the EBPV system has anyway. Is there a way to just delete the darn thing altogether without creating issues or problems?
Yeah its a little bit of a pain to get too. As for the back pressure valve. That can actually be deleted completely and is actually fairly common to do so. Just delete the old turbo pedestal to get rid of the leaky actuator and get a different exhaust flange to get rid of the valve itself. With the pedestal unplugged it will throw a soft code but nothing serious. You cannot however get rid of the tube and sensor up front. The engine relies on this input to help adjust fueling.
Have you tried replacing the CPS? My truck does that exact same idle thing, but its had 1 tune its entire life and it hasnt happened until recently
I was wondering what that other controller was for...
Awesome videos.....
Joe I noticed from one of your videos that we live about 10 miles apart .im getting a 7.3 this spring and am wondering if for money of course you would be willing to mentor me on some miner upgrades and repairs and basic knowledge of the 73 thanks and have a wonderful day
I really appreciate it man, but to be honest I just don't really have the time to take on things like that. That being said, you are always more than welcome to send some questions my way either on instagram or email. These beasts aren't all that complicated. As long as you're willing to look things up and learn then you'll be alright.
Every oil change I go through the wheel well to disconnect the ebpv tube to clean it.
thats extremly excessive
Nice video. Thank you. I see you have the hydra tuner listed. I just want a light tune to improve fuel economy. What do you think of the T6 edge chip? I don’t want to damage engine.
I'm going to still recommend the hydra for the same reason everyone else does. The TS chips and Hydras are essentially the same thing but with one main difference. Once you get tunes on a TS there is no changing or editing without sending the chip back to the tuner. With the hydra a tuner can simply email you a new file and you put it on the chip. Hydra just makes life easier. Also most of the main tuners pretty much only program for the hydra now. Look up 1023 Diesel or Jelibuilt performance.The are probably the two best in the industry.
Have one on mine, always on the hot tune and have 250k it's been on there a while now no problems. Blew an oil line once but that was it
What year is your truck?...7.3s were changed several times.
Mines a 96.
Mine is a 2000. There were a few different 7.3 designs. The main change was when they switched from the OBS to the Superduty. Engine themselves are basically the same but the bolt ons are what drives the differences.
I m new to subscribe. I love channel. I just bought a 02. Psd. Is your tunes thru the edge evolution or other. I have the edge evolution. Tune 2. More peppy. But shifts hard. Should I try tune 3
Congrats and welcome! I use a hydra chip with tunes from 1023. Hard shifting is not uncommon with cheaper generic tunes. Usually the hotter the tune, the harder it shifts.