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More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Boise, ID
Only sure way is to drive, drive, drive, then fill it up and determine how far you went on how many gallons of gas.
In my case (98 Supercab 4x4, manual, 3.0) I get about 17mpg, mixed city and short trips on the freeway
In my case (98 Supercab 4x4, manual, 3.0) I get about 17mpg, mixed city and short trips on the freeway
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
Wow, too many variables there...what transmission do you have, what gear ratio in the rear end, what mods (if any), standard or supercab, 4X4 or 4X2, and what are your driving habits? You could get as low as 14-15 or as high as 20 (maybe higher, I'm just not as familiar with these newer trucks).
Read through the Ranger fuel milage thread and see what kind of mileage people with trucks equipped like yours are getting, or give us a little more to go on. But of course, the best test is your own real-world experience. Run a few tanks through it keeping careful records and then tell us what you're getting. And enjoy the new ride! Did you get a good price on it? Any plans for mods? -TD
Read through the Ranger fuel milage thread and see what kind of mileage people with trucks equipped like yours are getting, or give us a little more to go on. But of course, the best test is your own real-world experience. Run a few tanks through it keeping careful records and then tell us what you're getting. And enjoy the new ride! Did you get a good price on it? Any plans for mods? -TD
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Joined: May 2005
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mine sucks
I just got 22 mpg on a long drive. A 2.3L , 4 cylinder manuel with I think 3.0 gear ratio should be getting at least 25 mpg. Dont you think? My dads F-150 V8 got 20mpg on the same drive. Should I have something checked?
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
One drive, even though a long one, isn't really enough to give you an accurate picture of your mileage. Wind direction and strength, load, speed, hills, traffic, can all affect your mileage. I wouldn't worry at this point, just keep an eye on it and check every tank with your normal day-today driving. And if you drive more conservatively it can add up in a hurry.
Oh, and welcome to FTE! -TD
Oh, and welcome to FTE! -TD
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The Pacifier
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Cloverdale, BC
My 02, 3.0 with about the same miles on it got just under 20mpg on this last full tank. AC on Max every day after work, and a big *** hill right in the middle of my commute, both ways.
And I was babying it.
And I was babying it.
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From: Greater Austin, Texas
The 4-cyl trucks really take a hit if you have a headwind. My B2500 has averaged right at 26mpg over the several months I have had it, but the worst it ever got was on a ~300 mile all-highway trip with a headwind. It did right at 22 on that trip, even though the headwind was only 1 way.
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Tampa Bay
I had 98 XLT Ext Cab 3.0L auto until last year. I checked the MPG for 1,000 miles and it was 18.6 This is West Central Fla with no hills or snow but highway driving was minimal, a lot of around town stuff. This was on 93 octane because I couldn't stand the pinging. Other than the ping, it was a very reliable, trouble free truck. Good luch with your new purchase.
BTW, I have an '04 XLT EXT Cab 4.0L auto that got 18.3 MPG at 7,000 miles to 8,000, on 87 octane. I started using Mobil 1 and checked the MPG again at 14,900 and at 16,200 it was 19.93MPG. 87 octane. The MPG is not in my top 10 reasons for a purchase, but I am now a convert to synthetic not so much BECAUSE, of the MPG increase, but that tells me something about the reduced friction.
BTW, I have an '04 XLT EXT Cab 4.0L auto that got 18.3 MPG at 7,000 miles to 8,000, on 87 octane. I started using Mobil 1 and checked the MPG again at 14,900 and at 16,200 it was 19.93MPG. 87 octane. The MPG is not in my top 10 reasons for a purchase, but I am now a convert to synthetic not so much BECAUSE, of the MPG increase, but that tells me something about the reduced friction.
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2005
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salmo,
It might be time to change plugs and wires... general tune-up...
The biggest factor in mileage is your right foot. these engines can perform well if you're light on the gas and keep you speed nice and slow(at or below speed limit)
my '99 2.5 averages 20-21mpg best ever was a little better than 26.
One tank is not a good indicator of true gas mileage, either.
good luck, jim
It might be time to change plugs and wires... general tune-up...
The biggest factor in mileage is your right foot. these engines can perform well if you're light on the gas and keep you speed nice and slow(at or below speed limit)
my '99 2.5 averages 20-21mpg best ever was a little better than 26.
One tank is not a good indicator of true gas mileage, either.
good luck, jim
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Centerton, AR
I guess my family is just lucky when it comes to mileage?
My dad's 91 Ranger 2x4, 2.3, 5-speed, short bed got right around 30.
His 2000 Ranger 2x4, 2.5, 5-speed, short bed got slightly better.
My 93 Ranger 4x4, 4.0, 5-speed, long bed gets 21-22 easy.
My dad's 91 Ranger 2x4, 2.3, 5-speed, short bed got right around 30.
His 2000 Ranger 2x4, 2.5, 5-speed, short bed got slightly better.
My 93 Ranger 4x4, 4.0, 5-speed, long bed gets 21-22 easy.
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