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Does anyone about how many miles you should get per tank of gas on a 4.0 2001 4x4 xlt. I'm getting about 230 till the check gage light comes on.I used to drive a 97 ranger 4 banger 2 wheel drive and get close to 400 miles per tank. I know it depends a lot on how i drive but is all highway miles.What can i do to get more miles per tank. Is this milage normal
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Well this surfaces everytime someone fills a few tanks in their new Ranger. They just don't have good fuel economy. Low gears in the rear end, 4x4 drive, and a fuel sucking engine have lots to do with it. My truck is performing great and the poor mileage is just was was declared on the window sticker. 13-15 city 15-18 highway. Oh well if we were not in the USA we would be driving a 2.5 liter diesel. In 2006/07 when they revamp the model I hope they offer a similar engine here.
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thanks for the responses. I guess i just have to get used to filling my tank more often.Everything else about my truck is great.I realy like the power when i put my foot down. No problem passing on the highway.
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