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Sep 23, 2005 | 12:43 AM

dart7383

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I can't find it

I know that this post exists, but I can't find it. I'm realy sory to bug everyone with the same thing over, but I need to know how to improve the gas mileage on my 98 3.0 4x4 70k miles. I remember hearing something about something on the fuel rail that can go bad and cause poor mileage. I am only getting about 13 mpg, and it seems as though I should be getting considerably better than that. Any help you guys have would be greatly appreciated. If I can't figure something out, I am going to have to get rid of my ranger.

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:21 PM

Ken00

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Have you always had the same type of mileage or did it changed recently? What type of driving do you do?

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:26 PM

wresleu

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Oh can I relate to your dilemna. My 96 3.0 4x4 only got about 13-14 (on a good day). I got frustrated and changed the fuel filter, air filter, cleaned the MAF, cleaned the throttle body, as well as the EGR and I now get a whopping 16-17 mpg. I think the 4x4 Ext cabs like mine are just gas guzzlers to begin with. Try those cheap repairs first and see if it helps. If only they'd come out with a hybrid mini truck....what a HOT seller that would be.

Sep 24, 2005 | 01:49 PM

dart7383

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Well it has had this type of mialege for at least the last two years. That is how long I've owned it. I don't put around like an old lady, but I am not at WOT all the time either. I like to get up to traffic speed fairly quickly, but I rarely push past half throttle. Most of my driving is out in the country. I've got a fuel filter on the way, but what's the best way to clean the maf?

Sep 24, 2005 | 07:04 PM

Ken00

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I have a link on cleaning the MAF in the tech info thread at the top of this forum.

I get crappy mileage too but thats because I dive 3-5 mile trips all the time, it never warms up.

Sep 24, 2005 | 07:22 PM

maticuno

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13mpg? I get that in MY truck. Make sure your air filter is clean. Do you have oversized tires? I know mine are killing my mileage.

Sep 25, 2005 | 01:26 PM

vanHoy

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Thought the 3.0 was the "green" engine... low emissions, high economy, little green leaf on the tailgate.

On my '04 4x4 extended cab 4.0 Ranger with 5 speed I get 19-20 highway, which is mostly what I drive as we live out in the country. I do drive like a grampa, which I will be in January.

--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA