Increasing MPG
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Increasing MPG
My 99 3.0L Ranger only gets about 15 MPG in the city. Is this even close to what it should get or can I do something to improve the MPG? Seems like it should get more MPG! Any input would be great...thanks.
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How about a tuneup? New spark plugs, plug wires, fuel and air filters, and a new PCV valve always seem to help a motor do better on the MPG. Running some fuel system cleaner through every now and then is also recommended. If the performance of your oxygen sensors (HEGOs) is degrading, then that could also be causing lousy gas mileage. In addition, if your T-Stat is stuck open, or opens too soon, your engine will remain in open loop (and thus run richer) longer than it should, causing poor gas mileage.
Also, you might want to try cleaning your MAF sensor and also cleaning your Throttle Body.
Those are essentially the basics.
Also, you might want to try cleaning your MAF sensor and also cleaning your Throttle Body.
Those are essentially the basics.
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Re: Increasing MPG
Originally posted by smoothair
My 99 3.0L Ranger only gets about 15 MPG in the city. Is this even close to what it should get or can I do something to improve the MPG? Seems like it should get more MPG! Any input would be great...thanks.
Smooth
My 99 3.0L Ranger only gets about 15 MPG in the city. Is this even close to what it should get or can I do something to improve the MPG? Seems like it should get more MPG! Any input would be great...thanks.
Smooth
