Gas Mileage
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Gas Mileage
I've got a 2001 Ford Escape XLS With the 3.0L V6 and 4wd
When we first got it i noticed that the fuel economy SUCKED! So i pulled the air filter ou tof it and it looked like it probably hadnt been changed in a few years. I put a new one in and immediately had way better milage!
I average just over 400 kms / 250 miles to a tank which makes it way better on gas than my 89 f250 but im just wondering if i should be getting even better economy then that or is that pretty average???
When we first got it i noticed that the fuel economy SUCKED! So i pulled the air filter ou tof it and it looked like it probably hadnt been changed in a few years. I put a new one in and immediately had way better milage!
I average just over 400 kms / 250 miles to a tank which makes it way better on gas than my 89 f250 but im just wondering if i should be getting even better economy then that or is that pretty average???
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Our 2008 Tribute gets between 28-30 mpg at a constant 80 mph. Not bad for a four banger with auto.
I've understood the V-6 is about 2 mpg behind the four and another mpg for the 4 X 4 option. So 25 mpg for a 4 X 4 would be the expected norm imo.
I've understood the V-6 is about 2 mpg behind the four and another mpg for the 4 X 4 option. So 25 mpg for a 4 X 4 would be the expected norm imo.
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I just bought a used Escape '01 XLS with 59,000 miles. It is a 4X4 with the V6. I checked the mileage on the first tank, which was about 70% highway driving. I have a light foot.
I was disappointed that I only saw 18.6 mpg.
Looking at the above posts and others, I thought I would see better.
Any suggestions? Tires are Bridgestone Duelers and are at proper PSI. Air filter looks good.
I was disappointed that I only saw 18.6 mpg.
Looking at the above posts and others, I thought I would see better.
Any suggestions? Tires are Bridgestone Duelers and are at proper PSI. Air filter looks good.
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On our 01 V-6 4x4 escape, we got 18-19 mpg local and 24 mpg highway, Another thing that can help is swap to mobil 1 synthetic motor oil. Also if it has a lot of miles on it, try running a can of seafoam through it to get rid of any carbon build up and clean out the engine. You might also try a tune up and check your tire presures.
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