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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Hi, I have a 1988 econoline 351w that should be changed to reduce costs and become better traction, Thanks))
 
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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Ok, what the normal consumption of gasoline in the city?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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96 E350 351W with 3.55 in gear ratio. It full passenger which have 4 bench seats.

I get 12-13 mpg in city and Highway if I drive slow at 65 mph I get 16.5 mpg.


I think your van would get 10 mpg in city and 14 mpg in highway because that van is worst due flat front end.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Milwaukee1979F150
96 E350 351W with 3.55 in gear ratio. It full passenger which have 4 bench seats.

I get 12-13 mpg in city and Highway if I drive slow at 65 mph I get 16.5 mpg.


I think your van would get 10 mpg in city and 14 mpg in highway because that van is worst due flat front end.
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But you should add vacuum gauge that how it help me improve mpg. Without one I get 13 mpg on highway. With vacuum gauge it help me got 16.5 mpg.
 
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What do you mean by vacuum gauge?
 
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What do you mean by vacuum gauge?

Econometer/Vacuum Gauge Installation Guide - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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how does the vacume guage help fuel economy? where does it read from?
 
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