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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1981Ranger
Normal driving by watching the fuel gauge
I'm sorry, but using the fuel gauge to determine fuel usage is a very inaccurate method.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Those are some pretty impressive numbers there, almost unbelievable. I keep a gas log in my visor and I calculate my MPG every time I fill up by taking the difference in miles on the odometer and the amount of gas i used to fill it up. I have yet to break 9 mpg, but you are giving me some hope.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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When I replaced my single port fuel injectors to 4 port I seem to be averaging 4 more miles to the gallon. Brings it up to 19 on the highway and about 14 in the city.My injectors were leaking down and they needed rebuilding so I opt to buy a rebuilt set of 4 ports. Cost was 110.00 for the set.
 
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