MPG & PSI Question
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MPG & PSI Question
Recently purchased an 01 Excursion with 32K miles from a friend whom works at a Ford dealer - was the owners son's car so the history of the vehicle is known and is good. Didn't buy the vehicle for the mpg's, bought it for what it is - a simply awesome do-it-all truck. Wife loves it! I tow a 27' travel trailer easily. My MPG's are around 10-11 around town, 8 when towing, and 13 to maybe 14 on the highway. I was wondering if any other owners have added simple aftermarket products to the V-10 motor that successfully increases mpg's. I am waiting for my K&N filter to arrive, and threw one of those "Fuel Master" magnets on the fuel line. The fuel master hasn't helped at all thus far. I was considering trying out one of those Tornado gadgets but have read nothing but negative reviews about it so I opted not to waste my money. Any other mods available to increase mpg's? How about tire pressure? I believe I am running 38 all around, whatever the door panel recommended to run. Seems low considering the max psi listed on the tire. What is a good pressure to run and will psi increase mpg's?
Thanx for any info.
Thanx for any info.
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MPG & PSI Question
I have to agree with the snake oil :-)
And you're right, air pressure will affect mpg....
but I've always considered my kidney's well being over the fuel mileage
I may up the air if I'm going on a long interstate trip where I know the roads will be better... but the secondary roads are too brutal for my 'fragile body' to keep the 55-60 lbs in them -
I usually run it more around 40-45 on our '03 4x4 6.0L...
good luck with it !!! And you're right - it IS the best travelling vehicle around...
on edit - do a search for v-10 mpg - I think I recall a thread just about this topic.... u might consider a programmer - they DO increase the mpg by increasing the effeciency of your motor...
And you're right, air pressure will affect mpg....
but I've always considered my kidney's well being over the fuel mileage
I may up the air if I'm going on a long interstate trip where I know the roads will be better... but the secondary roads are too brutal for my 'fragile body' to keep the 55-60 lbs in them -
I usually run it more around 40-45 on our '03 4x4 6.0L...
good luck with it !!! And you're right - it IS the best travelling vehicle around...
on edit - do a search for v-10 mpg - I think I recall a thread just about this topic.... u might consider a programmer - they DO increase the mpg by increasing the effeciency of your motor...
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From: Fallon, Nevada
MPG & PSI Question
I run 50 psi front and rear in my Excursion, and it seems to be a good compromise. Gas milage is 14 to 17 on the highway, tire wear is good, and ride is good. I have the Firestone OEM tires and Edelbrock IAS shocks. The shocks are much better than the factory shocks, and the reduced pressure in the tires allows for a good ride.
P.S. Tornados and other such devices are useless in my opinion, and thats my opinion!
P.S. Tornados and other such devices are useless in my opinion, and thats my opinion!
Last edited by Jakebrake; Sep 5, 2003 at 07:33 PM.
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