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Old 05-11-2013, 02:58 PM
kyral kyral is offline
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Default 1990 ford ranger 2.9 v6 bad fuel economy

Last winter i bought a 1990 ford ranger with the 2.9l V6

it gets about 16 mpg is this normal? I had a 3.0 V6 sports car that got substantially better fuel economy (about 21-23 mpg) and my old 4.0 v6 ford exploder got 17 mpg and that was a bigger motor (obviously XD ) with an awd system

the engine also stalls out on occasion when im moving at a crawl and not giving it any gas

Any advice would be appreciated (i think i might need to change my fuel filter)
Im fairly mechanically able so i can fix it if i know what it is
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Old 05-11-2013, 02:58 PM
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Last winter i bought a 1990 ford ranger with the 2.9l V6

it gets about 16 mpg is this normal? I had a 3.0 V6 sports card that got substantially better fuel economy (about 21-23 mpg) and my old 4.0 v6 ford exploder got 17 mpg and that was a bigger motor (obviously XD ) with an awd system

the engine also stalls out on occasion when im moving at a crawl and not giving it any gas

Any advice would be appreciated (i think i might need to change my fuel filter)
Im fairly mechanically able so i can fix it if i know what it is
16mpg in a old v6
ya normal
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Old 05-11-2013, 03:02 PM
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Default Re: 1990 ford ranger 2.9 v6 bad fuel economy

lol that was fast

Can i make that better?
16mpg is not for me! I would like to get more im removing my grandpa cap and my tailgate today
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Old 05-11-2013, 03:08 PM
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lol that was fast

Can i make that better?
16mpg is not for me! I would like to get more im removing my grandpa cap and my tailgate today
keep the tail gate on
keep the tires aired up lighten up the right foot
and drive it easy
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Old 05-11-2013, 05:47 PM
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keep the tail gate on
keep the tires aired up lighten up the right foot
and drive it easy
16mpg is me driving like a grandma
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Old 05-11-2013, 10:11 PM
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You are doing well - I do not drive like my grandpa and I get 12-14 mpg
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Old 05-11-2013, 10:25 PM
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Default Re: 1990 ford ranger 2.9 v6 bad fuel economy

its a 2.9v6....id say 16 is great!
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Old 05-17-2013, 02:02 AM
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Default Re: 1990 ford ranger 2.9 v6 bad fuel economy

got rid of the grandpa cap the tailgate and any extra junk that was in the bed and ive been driving like a complete grandma
I now get 19-20 MPG oh yeah
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Old 05-17-2013, 09:40 PM
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Default Re: 1990 ford ranger 2.9 v6 bad fuel economy

tail gate improves mileage by creating low pressure behind the cab. removing it makes drag. just saying..
who really cares how many miles you get anyways, youre paying for gas either way lol.
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Old 05-19-2013, 06:34 AM
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On a mechanical side just clean your injectors, change your fuel filter and plugs and wires. Also buy a bottle of Seafoam. That stuff works wonders

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Old 05-19-2013, 10:07 AM
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A Mazda is a Ranger with different badges almost everything is interchangeable
Rangers are famous for cracked heads, plan on replacing the heads if you buy it
Rangers are also famous for poor gas mileage, expect 12-17 mpg

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Old 06-01-2013, 11:35 AM
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got rid of the grandpa cap the tailgate and any extra junk that was in the bed and ive been driving like a complete grandma
I now get 19-20 MPG oh yeah
I also have an 1988 reg cab, and she gives me 26mpg!!!! Swap the mechanical fan for an electric fan (;
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Old 06-01-2013, 01:57 PM
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Be thankful. My '88 2.9 gives me 10 mpg. I would gladly take 16.
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Old 06-01-2013, 10:10 PM
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Be thankful. My '88 2.9 gives me 10 mpg. I would gladly take 16.
You probably have a bad clutch fan!
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Old 07-07-2013, 03:40 PM
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Default Re: 1990 ford ranger 2.9 v6 bad fuel economy

my ranger xlt 90 2.9 has 7.4 gallons per 100 miles city driving.
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