Trying to get my MPG back
2005 C/C L/B SRW 2WD LLY. 37,000 miles.
Back when it still had the 245s on it, I got a real 18-20, with a best of 20.8. (I drive old...1800 - 2000 RPM)
I put 265s on it, and I had the speedo re-calibrated @ Santa Paula (Ca.) Chevrolet. (Excellent Svc Dept)
I promptly dropped to 15-17, with the best being 18.
I feared something besides the speedo had been programmed, so I called the Service Manager. Sensing that the tires were the culprit, he gave me a golden opportunity: They temporarily reinstalled a set of take-off 245s, re-calibrated, and turned me loose. 250 miles later, I was back at 20 MPG. (Of course I had them put my 265s back on - They look better!)
All the MPG numbers are figured old-school - No DIC.
So. Where-oh-where do I go to get that fuel economy back? The local diesel shop recommends the Diablo Sport programmer. As good as 2-4+ MPG is what his customers claim they picked up. He says don't bother with intake/exhaust mods.
At 1800 RPM, cruise control on the freeway, I'm a consistent 17-18, and I know that's not bad...But if there's a little better to be had, I'd be interested in hearing about it.
Thanks