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i spent $468 on food last month and about $128 in gas.Track how much you spend in food vs. gas, then report back.My point is look at the big picture----- 17-18 is pretty good for a pickup. i assume it's paid for? So, you're total cash output for this truck is not as high as you might think.We all do want to get better mpg though; You may want to check out my in depth mpg thread, which i admit i have updated in a while.P.S. i think if your total transportation costs anually exceed 5% of your gross income you have a problem. Obviously you want to get this cost as low as possible, but i think 5% is a reasonable number.
Also investigate natural gas conversion. i think it's $2.30 a gallon now.
I've put my '90 gmc 4x4 on dual fuel (gas/propane) the day after I bought it. The mileage is a bit less on propane, but over the years it's been about half the price of gasoline. Right now gas is $1.31/litre ($6) and propane is .61; I run propane probably 98% of the time.
UPdate: New strategies for increased mpg, in my opinion:Think ----higher compression and/or cam---mega rv type cam with massive bottom end torque and no top end.-----jet down smaller in the carb.-----electronic fuel injection is getting a little cheaper.-----keep it at or below 65mph.