Average gas mileage
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Average gas mileage
Hello all
I have a 2000 excursion I am currently getting 8.2 mpg. I live in chicago and I have not had the chance to go on road trip yet so I don't know what is mileage on high way. The 8.2 is city driving, I was wondering if this is average.
I have a 2000 excursion I am currently getting 8.2 mpg. I live in chicago and I have not had the chance to go on road trip yet so I don't know what is mileage on high way. The 8.2 is city driving, I was wondering if this is average.
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when I'm driving the rpm's don't go over 2k maybe 2500. the avg just dropped from 8.5 when it started getting cold a few weeks ago. what about trying to clean my map sensor? I just read about that in another thread. how do I clean it? And thanks for answering my ?'s
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I would get rid of it. If ur looking for engine longevity then i would go back to stock motorcraft air filter. K&n's let in alot of dirt.
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Wow I guess I am just getting great mileage even with my lift and tires. I get around 12-14 around town and on the highway 15-17. Long trips were I having been rolling for a while I have seen 18's. IEathybrids why do you say K&N are bad for your engine. They actually have a better air filtration method as long as you keep it clean. I have never heard that K&N let more dirt in. Note this milegage is done in stock mode. If I put high performance mode in the truck via superchip I average 14 no matter what, unless I am really getting on her then it plumets to 9-10 and I can watch the gaugae drop.
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When I bought my X from the dealer, the guy that traded it complained of mileage. 7.2 according to the overhead! this guy lived in Berwyn IL. I live in the suburbs so after I reset the overhead my combined city/highway mileage is 12.5 in the summer and 11 in the winter! solo highway is 14mpg at 67mph. with 4.30 gears. towing 8500lbs. at 65 gets me approx. 8!
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NJ, their are many tests online that state that k&n doesnt filtrate ur air as good as a oem filter. But if ur building a 500+ hp engine, then id get one but if ur looking for maximum engine longevity then id can it.
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Ieat thanks for the info. Never knew that. I like a little bit of both depending on time of year. Winter I usually could care less about the power (HP). I can say though my Air Raid system definately collects a ton of dirt. I clean approx every 2 motnhs and it has a ton of dirt in it.
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Np NJ, i to wanted a k&n, until i heard that. But no one can deny that k&n can improve ur air flow alot! I just dont think it is worth engine longevity for some hp that chances are u probally wont feel. Especially if u live in a dusty area.