gas mileage help-V10
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gas mileage help-V10
Originally posted by BADFORD
i just read an article in a off road mag. they tested a 02 ranger 4x4 supercab with a 4.0 v6 the best milage they got over 4000 miles was 14mpg. so my big rig gets 12-13mpg. thats not bad.
if you consider they size diff
tony
i just read an article in a off road mag. they tested a 02 ranger 4x4 supercab with a 4.0 v6 the best milage they got over 4000 miles was 14mpg. so my big rig gets 12-13mpg. thats not bad.
if you consider they size diff
tony
That is right! I have had two half ton regular cabs with the 300 six and got 12-13 in the winter. Whith my V10, I am getting 11-12 (everyday driving). Not bad considering I have four more cylinders, about 200+ more HP, more interior room, and a whole lot more weight!
Matt
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gas mileage help-V10
yeah you can get .5 to 1 mpg increase with headers. but figure a good set of headers for a v-10 will set you back 800 to 1000 bucks. the headers will never pay for them selves in gas savings. unless you keep your truck 20 plus years.
your best bet is.
tire pressure
regular maint
clean air filter
Tony
or buy a beater jap 4 cyl car and park the truck
your best bet is.
tire pressure
regular maint
clean air filter
Tony
or buy a beater jap 4 cyl car and park the truck
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gas mileage help-V10
Don't forget a cover for the bed -- helps a lot on the highway. Hard covers are slighly more aerodynamic than cab-high caps & soft tanneaus.
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gas mileage help-V10
there is NO such thing as fuel mileage with a V10, just imaginary figures , just has beautiful blondes in skimpy swim wear at your work place.just doesn't happen too often..........
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