Are you hauling around a bunch of stuff in the bed that’s weighing the truck down?
The more weight you carry, the lower your mileage.

Is the truck in a good state of tune?
When’s the last time the oil and filters were changed? Have you considered changing to synthetic oil?

Are the tires up to pressure?
Low tire pressure will lower your mileage.

Are you heavy on the throttle?
The amount of pressure on the accelerator pedal is key … the less you stomp on it, and the more time you drive with your foot completely off the pedal, the better your mileage.

Three simple hints:

• Drive like there’s an (unboiled) egg underneath the pedal.
• Once you’ve reached your cruising speed, ease up on the pedal.
• Use inertia on hills, as much as possible … think about the way you pedal when riding a bicycle.