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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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More MPG!!

Does anyone know any ways to get better gas milage on there Explorers, with the recent gas spike I might have to Morgage my House to fill up my car!!!

 
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Not much you can do but the usual:
Keep it tuned up, watch tire pressures, and a light foot on the gas pedal.
Any mods you might do to improve MPG are very unlikely to be cost effective, IMHO.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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Change the plugs with some good, expensive, double-plats and a good set of OEM plug wires (if you have not already).

I've also heard that running the max tire pressure (and then a pound or 2 more) will ad a fews miles to the tank.

But with Exps....especially the auto xlt's....I think a light foot (gradual excelleration and stops) is the biggest factor. Folks have reported 5 mpgs differences between bein' a grandma and a young gun (and you only get there a fews seconds earlier anyway).

HTH
 
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Get a can of Seafoam and let it run through the engine. That stuff will kill all the crap that is inside of the engine. It'll run smoother and will give you a couple of more mpg.
 
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