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Dec 10, 2006 | 09:28 AM

bohiaa

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Fuel milage

seems that I can only get 15 mpg outta my 93 F150 ext cab 302

it's in Great shape does anyone else get better and HOW ?

Dec 10, 2006 | 09:44 AM

Popa Tim

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Keep RPM's at about 1800, this usually means driving slower.
Install a bed Cap or Tonneau cover
Install a smaller gear in the rear end.
Keep it tuned up.
replace heavy foot with a lighter one

12-20 hwy is the norm for these trucks, 4x2 getting the better milage of course.

Dec 10, 2006 | 12:43 PM

DaMole

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I have a 93 F-150 Reg 4x4 with the 302. I have 33's on it and get 9 to 11 and have a very light foot. So I would say your doin pretty good.

Dec 10, 2006 | 05:14 PM

lostin90s

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Thats what mine gets on average. The only time I've ever got better is a trip out west .If I stay out of town I can add about 1 MPG . Good luck

Dec 10, 2006 | 05:17 PM

lostin90s

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Thats what mine gets on average. I've had several combos (5.0 5.0 F150 -350 and bronco) of these trucks . The only time I've ever got better with and auto trans is on a trip out west 17 Mpg .With standard I got almost 20 Mpg with cruise set out west. If I stay out of town I can add about 1 MPG . Good luck

Dec 10, 2006 | 06:57 PM

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i get about 12 out of my 87 F250 4x2 with the 4spd and 3:73's. i wish i could 15

Dec 10, 2006 | 09:09 PM

bohiaa

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So I guess I better be happy

thanks guys

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Dec 10, 2006 | 09:28 PM

MRL123

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From: Wetaskiwin, Alberta

At least take comfort that you are "in the ball park" at 15MPG. Keep your truck tuned up to the best that you can afford, swap out the O2 sensor if it has a lot of miles on it - they don't last forever, and tread lightly on the loud pedal. Flying a brick through the air has never been a fuel efficient effort!

Cheers!

Mike