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john leslie, 5.4L V8, Murrells Inlet, SC, December 30, 2010, 22:11

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Took a trip to Maryland and only got 17 miles to a gal . The speed I was traveling was between 75 to 80 miles a hour. How do I increase to 19 or 20 on the highway?

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  Bret Bodas December 31, 2010, 01:09
  

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  Slow your speed to 65-70, check air pressure in the tires and make sure the air filter is OK. Try to accelerate slowly and with all these things you will achieve the 19-20 miles per gallon.
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  john leslie, January 01, 2011, 17:28
  

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  Have you hear of the Ford Edge 2007-2011 Performance Chip ?
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