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Why does my 2.8 use so much Gas?

   
Old Feb 28, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Why does my 2.8 use so much Gas?
And what octane should i use?

Im trying to figure this out, it seems to use a lot! Like, Hummer-ish mileage ! ?
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Re: Why does my 2.8 use so much Gas?
I always use Regular Unleaded, or 87. Never had a problem. But my V6 uses more gas than most because of the mods to it.
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