Gas Millege
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Gas Millege
Hey guys, I have a 2001 Ranger Ext Cab XLT. It has the 3.0 V6. For some reason im gettin HORRIBLE gas millege in the city. Like out of 3/4 tank of gas ive gone 128miles. that doesnt sound right. any suggestions, Fuel Rails , Sparkplugs, Gastank leak? its like i can just see the needle drop when i put like 10miles on it. may have to just take it back to the dealer im just trying to find out whats goin on. maybe its just a gas hogg. tell me what you think and what you guys get city on you 3.0's
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From: St. Peter
Well, they dont get great mileage, but the 3.0 shouldnt get that bad of mileage either. I have the 4.0 and it gets like 15 on good days. last fill up it got 12.09. I dont think your 02 sensors would be going bad so soon, do you have any check engine lights coming on, does it seem unusually sluggish?
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From: Claremore
how many miles? You could try changing the plugs and wires, couldn't hurt (may even be a good idea depending on how many miles it has). Also, how you drive makes all the difference in the world, I have gotten as low as 17-18, and as high as 29-30 mpg (keep in mind, this is the 2.3L, not the 3.0 like yours).
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Have you calculated the mileage, you'll still have 3-5 gallons in the tank when the check fuel (gauge) light goes on. I get bad mileage in my 3.0 but its due to the type of driving I do, most of the time I only go 2-5 miles each trip. Under these conditions the truck is running open loop, kind of like having the choke on.
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From: St. Peter
yes, this leads me to believe that i have some fuel delivery problems, or air/fuel mixture problems. Also the truck seems sluggish for a 4.0. Our dodge minivan with the 3.8 or whatever has more nuts than my truck.
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For a 3.0 thats pure-d awful. I get a steady 21.5 - 22 mpg out of my 93 Ranger 4x4 and it has a 4.0. But mines a standard 5-speed.
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