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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-03-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 80
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Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Good points Richard. Having a highway rated tire is more forgiving than the A/Ts you use in the winter. I had the A/Ts year-round and I'm sure it hurt my MPGs. And changing the airflow on the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-01-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Hi Arlo,

The Ranger is the most fuel efficient compact truck year after year. Tacoma's are close, but Rangers have paved the way for decades.

I enjoyed squeezing the MPGs out of the Ranger. I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-01-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Hello Calvin - welcome to the discussion. I keep a running log on all of my vehicles. As you note, a nice way to spot trends and make adjustments as needed. And a good way to note when an...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-28-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

With the subsidies gone and the Ethanol Manufacturing base limited on how much they can produce, pricing will be competitive, but not extravagant. I suppose with more time and consumption, the price...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-28-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Country Boy - to reach your goal, you only need about a 15% pick up on your MPGs. This should be achievable with some mindful driving, even with your bigger wheels. Give it a shot for a week to see...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 03-26-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,397
Posted By Rackster
Re: Finally painted!!!

Well, depends on my co-worker. I bought the gear to repaint the front bumper after all the pitting from the sand/rocks that chipped the finishover 12 years . I reluctantly sold my truck to make...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-25-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By Rackster
Re: Introduction to FRF

Welcome Jeff - sounds like you might bring some knowledge about the older Rangers!
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 03-25-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,397
Posted By Rackster
Re: Finally painted!!!

Good for you! I bought the equipment, but I haven't even taken it out of the packaging. I appreciate restoration projects; says alot about the person I think. Enjoy the new look!!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-25-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

It is a fun ride for sure. The 4 cylinder has plenty of power for the vehicle, but also great on gas around town. Even if you can't keep your foot out of it, I've done no worse than 27 mpgs.

It...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-24-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

I found that my first quarter was the odd quarter. Including the top fill being over the F mark, I'd still get around 100 miles by 3/4 and 100 miles more for each quarter after. So it rang pretty...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-24-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

That's the right idea. I was toying with getting one, but I used the rack quite frequently so I never picked one up. Plus the tonneaus seem to finish off a truck nicely IMO.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-23-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

It does look like your commute is at the root of your issue. If we were to assume your 2000 is reasonably the same as mine (we had the same basic configuration), I would think that your commute has...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-21-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Hmmmm...I would have thought you would have done better, but your city driving may have lots of starts and stops. With the tonneau cover and manual transmission, I think you are capable of reaching...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-20-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Hi Eric,

Yeah, the big tires and aggresive thread will work against you. However, the tonneau cover is helping you take a bit of the bite out of the MPG losses due to the tires. Keep in mind...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-19-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

As long as the truck doesn't hiccup...you should be good!!

Yeah, the short trips with the extra load can do a number...on your numbers. But, that's the tradeoff for doing the occassional hauling...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-15-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Joey - I didn't even know that they made E85 Rangers back then. Pretty cool that you hardly notice the difference as from the reading I've done, drivers of even the more modern vehicles that have...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

The Scangauge is fairly expensive and the Ultragauge more competitively priced. I went with the Ultragauge and glad I did. With the mail in rebate, you are about $125 ahead. And for me, the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Terrain, temperature, traffic are big factors in stretching a gallon of fuel. I tend to go into work early and leave late, off peak of when traffic is heavier. I also don't want folks to get too...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

I have a 17 mile commute to work, so on the way in, I was getting around 23 mpgs. I live in Madison and work in Wallingford, so most of the ride in is a climb with a few flatter spots and some...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Thanks Mark! Yeah, I stumbled upon the link trying to find ways to improve the MPGs on my Ranger. Lots of tips there on what to do...and what not to.

It's tougher in our state to post killer...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,655
Posted By Rackster
Re: My best mpg so far

Joey,

Nice numbers from a 3.0! Not normally known for their economy but more for their longevity. My brother has 3.0 and achieved 24 mpgs on highway drives so they can turn in respectable...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-14-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,646
Posted By Rackster
Re: Is the 2.3l 4-cylinder engine powerful enough?

Daniel - here in the Northeast, the Ranger is very popular amongst landscaping/lawn service businessmen. I'd say that the market for used Rangers is pretty high given how many older Rangers are in...
Forum: Product/Company/Member Reviews 03-13-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 33,823
Posted By Rackster
Re: Ultra-Gauge Support/Ordering Thread

Wow...sorry to hear that gents. I love the feedback I get from my Ultragauge. My favorite set up is having the MPG info in the 1, 3, and 5 positions for instant MPGs, MPG srt, and Avg MPGs.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-12-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,646
Posted By Rackster
Re: Is the 2.3l 4-cylinder engine powerful enough?

Isaax,

It depends on what your aim is. For me, my Ranger had enough pick up under most circumstances. Under general acceleration, the truck behaved decently. However, if I was trying to get...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-12-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Posted By Rackster
Re: Hello

Hello Chris - Welcome to FRF!!

The 4 cylinder Rangers give best in class fuel economy. It doesn't really matter which year as the Ranger pretty much led the way for all of them. You won't win...
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