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12-11-2013, 06:18 PM
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What is the best Rpm range to get the best mileage.
Hey guys, I was wondering what rpm range will you get the best gas mileage. The truck is a 1999 Ext. Cab Ranger with a 3.0, 5 Speed and 4x4. Thanks.
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The goal for this truck is 75% mud and 25% pussy getting; not necessarily in that order.
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12-11-2013, 06:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3.Slow Ranger
Hey guys, I was wondering what rpm range will you get the best gas mileage. The truck is a 1999 Ext. Cab Ranger with a 3.0, 5 Speed and 4x4. Thanks.
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don't drive it like a race car and you'll be fine
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95 Ranger XLT 4x2 2.3 I4 5 speed 206,000 *dead* 
96 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 V6 5 speed 173,000 *alive* 
D35 front, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, limited slip rear diff 
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12-11-2013, 06:29 PM
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Re: What is the best Rpm range to get the best mileage.
Ok, I'm easy on it, but didn't know exactly where it would do best. Thanks Josh.
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1999 Ford Ranger XLT, 3.0, 4x4, 5 Speed, Flareside. BFG All Terrain 32x11.50x15 on ProComp 7069 15x10.
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Originally Posted by zhillz
The goal for this truck is 75% mud and 25% pussy getting; not necessarily in that order.
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12-11-2013, 06:30 PM
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when I'm just cruising I keep my rpms at 2500 to 3000 kinda close to my engines power band
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95 Ranger XLT 4x2 2.3 I4 5 speed 206,000 *dead*
96 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 V6 5 speed 173,000 *alive*
D35 front, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, limited slip rear diff
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12-11-2013, 06:34 PM
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Re: What is the best Rpm range to get the best mileage.
Ok, thanks again Josh for the help.
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1999 Ford Ranger XLT, 3.0, 4x4, 5 Speed, Flareside. BFG All Terrain 32x11.50x15 on ProComp 7069 15x10.
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Originally Posted by zhillz
The goal for this truck is 75% mud and 25% pussy getting; not necessarily in that order.
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12-11-2013, 06:39 PM
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Re: What is the best Rpm range to get the best mileage.
I drive in the highest gear that I can for the speed I need. So I am in 4th through town at about 27 miles per hour rather than in 3rd or 2nd where I would be running at higher rpm. When the engine clearly needs to be in the lower gear, that's when I use it. I drive conservatively and don't run excessive rpms. Cruising at highway it is just above 2500. I get 23 mpg.
I love the 5 speed stick shift for this reason.
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12-11-2013, 06:44 PM
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Re: What is the best Rpm range to get the best mileage.
Thanks Paul, with gas the price it is I would rather be saving it than wasting it.
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1999 Ford Ranger XLT, 3.0, 4x4, 5 Speed, Flareside. BFG All Terrain 32x11.50x15 on ProComp 7069 15x10.
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Originally Posted by zhillz
The goal for this truck is 75% mud and 25% pussy getting; not necessarily in that order.
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12-11-2013, 06:47 PM
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Thanks Paul, with gas the price it is I would rather be saving it than wasting it.
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With the way I drive I get 300 miles a tank
I like to keep my rpms at 2500 to 3k
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95 Ranger XLT 4x2 2.3 I4 5 speed 206,000 *dead*
96 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 V6 5 speed 173,000 *alive*
D35 front, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, limited slip rear diff
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