Poor gas mileage, Help!!! - Page 2

DiabloBlanco · #16 01-02-2011, 08:03 PM

Oh why thank you sand man. hahaa!

sgtsandman · #17 01-02-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco

Oh why thank you sand man. hahaa!

Sure! Can't dis a guy for doing better than the rest of us.

I wouldn't mind mileage like that but as long as I have that fiberglass top and live in the Appalachian mountains, I doubt I will ever see it.

FX4 Mike · #18 01-02-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco

Yeah either im retarded or something, but im getting 28 average.

maybe your truck is set to a bigger tire so it appears you rack up more miles and get better gas millage?

DiabloBlanco · #19 01-02-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtsandman

Sure! Can't dis a guy for doing better than the rest of us.

I wouldn't mind mileage like that but as long as I have that fiberglass top and live in the Appalachian mountains, I doubt I will ever see it.

Yeah i live in California and i go to Work and school downhill both ways.

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Originally Posted by FX4 Mike

maybe your truck is set to a bigger tire so it appears you rack up more miles and get better gas millage?

I dont think so, Tires and wheels are stock. Im honestly not sure why I get close to 30.

FX4 Mike · #20 01-02-2011, 08:23 PM

maybe it's in kilometers lol 28 kilometers is 17-18 miles lol

DiabloBlanco · #21 01-02-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FX4 Mike

maybe it's in kilometers lol 28 kilometers is 17-18 miles lol

I live in AMERICA thank you hahahaha nah i see what you mean but thats not it.

TenSilver · #22 01-02-2011, 08:46 PM

I've been averaging 24 mpg.

FX4 Mike · #23 01-02-2011, 08:53 PM

My recent best in snowy winter weather a staggering 15.56 mpg!!!!!!!!

theycallmesdz · #24 01-03-2011, 07:32 AM

My ranger was given to me by my girlfriends folks.
He bought it new and has all the records. Looks like he was getting around 26mpg each fillup this past year.
1994 2.3 liter, 5 speed
And he is one huge dude.......like 380lbs.....he has 170 lbs on me.....LOL

smoore · #25 01-03-2011, 07:37 AM

I wish my truck would get that as I am getting about 17 but not until I installed a K & N air filter kit, and a fuel saver module under the dash with 4 wires that I bought off e-bay for $90.00....so 22 is great

RangerRick02 · #26 01-03-2011, 11:07 PM

FYI

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EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Prior to the 2008 Model Year

Manufacturers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test a vehicle's fuel economy ratings in far less than real-world conditions. The vehicle is placed on a dynamometer, a set of rollers that lets the car or truck sit in place while it turns the vehicle's wheels.
The drag on the rollers is adjusted to simulate different driving conditions, but the vehicle are never tested in the real world -- without wind resistance and without any accessories running. To top it off, up until 2008 simulated speeds were a lot less than the average driver drives -- an average of 20 miles per hour for city tests and 48 miles per hour for highway conditions.

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EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Calculations From 2008 Onwards

For 2008 and onward, the EPA has adjusted its testing requirements to simulate higher driving speeds, faster acceleration, running a vehicle under colder temperatures -- and the opposite, operating a vehicle with the air conditioning on.
The additions have reduced mileage projections. Results are expected to be somewhat closer to the actual mpg estimates listed on the sticker, but don't expect them to be right on target. Estimates will still be higher than most of us will see in real life, because it's impossible to duplicate our actual driving habits in a laboratory.

Don't expect to get what the EPA sticker claims on a vehicle prior to 2008.

maryinredding · #27 01-09-2011, 01:06 PM

OK, we have a 2010 6 cyl Ranger and all of a sudden we are only getting 16 mpg on a highway long distance trip. Is it time to visit my dealer and complain? No A/C on just heater.

RDNK4RE · #28 01-13-2011, 07:06 AM

My 2011 2.3 5spd has a low of 26 and a high of 30.2 thus far.

red_rider · #29 01-13-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 450guy

I have 2002 ranger with a 2.3 stick. I thought it would get better mileage than the 22mpg I'm getting. I just repalced the pluges and wires,new tires,fuel injector cleaner. Can any one tell me whats wrong? This truck seems to be running fine and I do not have lead foot. I 'm baffeled!

22 is pretty decent for winter I'm thinking. Now I have the older Lima 2.3, but I get right about 20 mpg in the winter and 24 or so during the summer. I'm guessing you'd be 25-26 in the summer with a Duratec.