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Old 02-03-2012, 07:47 AM
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Ok so I have a 2001 ford ranger 4x4 3.0 and I have been getting awful fuel mileage, so I replaced the fuel filter cleaned the Maf and ran new spark plug wires and still not doing any better. I get about 30 to a quarter in town driving like a grandma. What can I do different to help me out or I'm selling it for a 2wd
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Old 02-03-2012, 06:16 PM
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Std or auto trans, is it staying in 4wh drive, what gears in the rear ends?
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:40 PM
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Ok so I have a 2001 ford ranger 4x4 3.0 and I have been getting awful fuel mileage, so I replaced the fuel filter cleaned the Maf and ran new spark plug wires and still not doing any better. I get about 30 to a quarter in town driving like a grandma. What can I do different to help me out or I'm selling it for a 2wd
I dont understand this "i get about 30 to a quarter in town driving like a grandma"
what the heck do you mean 30 to a quarter??????

And what is your definition of "awful fuel mileage."???
I get about 16mpg hwy, and about 14.5 in town, but i have big 33x12.50x15 tires.

And YOU have to decide, do you want a TRUCK with 4x4, or a 2wd car?!
What do you uses the truck for? Anything other than driving to work? Do you need a bed to haul stuff regularly? or tow stuff? do you live in a snowy-wintery area where 4x4 is a big plus in the winter??

Heres a few tips i think you could do to get better mpg.
Buy a programmer/tuner $255
Buy cheap radial plain jane road tires.
Maybe put in manual locking hubs, to UNLOCK/FREE up your front drive shafts so your'e not turning them even in 2wd.
Take the LEAD out of your right shoe, lol.

But still, if your'e not happy with it, get rid of it... the 4x4 rangers were never meant to be gas savers.... not the 3.0 or the 4.0

It seems there are always people complaining "I want more POWER" or I want better Gas Mileage!"
Well either get a full size truck, or small compact car, and also WRITE TO FORD, DEMAND ACTION, TELL THEM WHAT YOU WANT!

I work like 3 blocks from my house, i drive it to work rarely, most days I walk. I drive like 15 miles to town for groceries and stuff, I drive 60 or so miles now and then to my parents, and in the summer, i tow my atvs long distances across the state for riding and camping, and i ride my motorcycle alot in the summer. My motorcycle is my gas saver. lol

Buy a bike, lol.

Good luck.
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So you say you are getting 30 miles to a qtr tank of gas in town, no? 6.25 MPG is shitty for sure.

Are your brakes dragging?
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:56 PM
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So you say you are getting 30 miles to a qtr tank of gas in town, no? 6.25 MPG is shitty for sure.
Is that what he meant by 30 to a quarter?? lol why didn't he just say that!! lol
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Old 02-03-2012, 08:04 PM
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Is that what he meant by 30 to a quarter?? lol why didn't he just say that!! lol
Ima say yeah and thats a SWAG too, LOL!!!
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Old 02-03-2012, 08:07 PM
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Have you done an Upper intake cleaning?
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Old 02-03-2012, 08:14 PM
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How many miles does your truck have? I have a 2000 3.0 2wd and my gas mileage went down to 14. I changed my plugs and o2 sensors and it came back up.

I'll trade you my 2wd
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:45 PM
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It's an auto 4x4 and no it's not stayin in four wheel I have the fdriveshaft out

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Gc extreme I have a tuner am stock tires

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And gc extreme I have a bike to save fuel

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Mudflap it is very crappy

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Wheat I did an upper intake cleaning

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Bdtaylor1979 I get 15 on the highway where you located?
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:56 PM
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It's an auto 4x4 and no it's not stayin in four wheel I have the fdriveshaft out

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Gc extreme I have a tuner am stock tires

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And gc extreme I have a bike to save fuel

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Mudflap it is very crappy

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Wheat I did an upper intake cleaning

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Bdtaylor1979 I get 15 on the highway where you located?
I am in Garland Tx, on the east side of Dallas. How many miles does your truck have on it?
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:13 PM
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no way to win with gas mileage. You just deal with it. Hell our gas here cost $3.65 now. I drive about 30 miles a day and during the summer I haul constantly, and go on trips every weekend. My gas mileage? What gas mileage my truck drinks that shit like a dog drinks water. You just deal with what you got or move on.
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:40 PM
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I don't know where Levelland Texas is, but I grew up in Texarkana, Texas and Arkansas area.

U have a motorcycle? What do u have?
Can u drive it year round there??

U have a tuner too?? Which one do u have?
If its not helping you, are u not happy with it?
I want to eventually buy one, and like to get some input on it.

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Old 02-03-2012, 10:54 PM
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read...

http://www.summitracing.com/expertad...m-Your-Pickup/
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Old 02-04-2012, 08:37 AM
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Gc extreme I have a Harley sportster not a year round bike a a super chips flashpaq, it just robs my truck of to much power
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:18 AM
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Gc extreme I have a Harley sportster not a year round bike a a super chips flashpaq, it just robs my truck of to much power
I have a sportster as well, mine is a 2007
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