2001 XLT Getting better Gas Miliage?
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: DFW
I'll list the least costly to the most:
Drive like a grandma
Don't use the A/C
Keep windows up
Eliminate as much weight as possible **(See note below)
use as few accessories as possible
Use Cruise control (if you have it)
Keep tailgate UP (There have been posts about this, and it's proven - scientifically...look it up)
If it's a manual, shift @ low revs (ie: at 1750 for normal use, and never more - than 2200...unless you absolutely have to.)
If automatic, engage OD
Keep tires inflated to around 38-42 psi (if max is 44)
keep it washed and waxed. (helps it cut through the air better, really.)
Keep all fluid levels in check
Every once in a while, use some Fuel system cleaner (ie: STP, Gumout, etc.)
-Follow their fuel system plan
Get a high flow air filter, or for more $, mod your airbox with high flow intake
use performance oil (Mobil 1 throughout)
Peformance oil filter
Performance spark plugs & Wires
Get tires suited to your driving. (Street driving doesn't need AT tires)
Exhaust system
Underdrive pullies
E-fans (dual, high performance)
Computer chip &/or programmer
Hood scoop (functional) --I think this is supposed to help
**This being said, be reasonable. Don't take out your spare tire and jack. Though this will help milage, you'll be in a world of hurt when you need these things. 1 Towtruck cost may be more costly than the money you will save by not having thi essential gear) If you always drive solo, take out the extra seats. If you have a toolbox, and have stuff that's weighty but not used often (ie towing chains), take it out. And so on and so forth...
Another BIG hint: Fill up when it's coolest outside. Fuel is measured in volume, and when it's cooler, you get more fuel for the same price than when it's hotter and expanded.
Good luck. I may have left something out, but if I can think of anything else, I'll repost...
Drive like a grandma
Don't use the A/C
Keep windows up
Eliminate as much weight as possible **(See note below)
use as few accessories as possible
Use Cruise control (if you have it)
Keep tailgate UP (There have been posts about this, and it's proven - scientifically...look it up)
If it's a manual, shift @ low revs (ie: at 1750 for normal use, and never more - than 2200...unless you absolutely have to.)
If automatic, engage OD
Keep tires inflated to around 38-42 psi (if max is 44)
keep it washed and waxed. (helps it cut through the air better, really.)
Keep all fluid levels in check
Every once in a while, use some Fuel system cleaner (ie: STP, Gumout, etc.)
-Follow their fuel system plan
Get a high flow air filter, or for more $, mod your airbox with high flow intake
use performance oil (Mobil 1 throughout)
Peformance oil filter
Performance spark plugs & Wires
Get tires suited to your driving. (Street driving doesn't need AT tires)
Exhaust system
Underdrive pullies
E-fans (dual, high performance)
Computer chip &/or programmer
Hood scoop (functional) --I think this is supposed to help
**This being said, be reasonable. Don't take out your spare tire and jack. Though this will help milage, you'll be in a world of hurt when you need these things. 1 Towtruck cost may be more costly than the money you will save by not having thi essential gear) If you always drive solo, take out the extra seats. If you have a toolbox, and have stuff that's weighty but not used often (ie towing chains), take it out. And so on and so forth...
Another BIG hint: Fill up when it's coolest outside. Fuel is measured in volume, and when it's cooler, you get more fuel for the same price than when it's hotter and expanded.
Good luck. I may have left something out, but if I can think of anything else, I'll repost...
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From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by f-150sport03
-Drive like a grandma
-Don't use the A/C
-Keep windows up
-Eliminate as much weight as possible **(See note below)
-Use as few accessories as possible
-Use Cruise control (if you have it)
-Keep tailgate UP (There have been posts about this, and it's proven-scientifically...look it up)
-If it's a manual, shift @ low revs (ie: at 1750 for normal use, and never more-than 2200...unless you absolutely have to.)
-If automatic, engage OD
-Keep tires inflated to around 38-42 psi (if max is 44)
-Keep it washed and waxed. (helps it cut through the air better, really.)
-Keep all fluid levels in check
-Get a high flow air filter, or for more $, mod your airbox with high flow intake
-Use quality oil, not just the cheapest
-Performance spark plugs & Wires
-Get tires suited to your driving. (Street driving doesn't need AT tires)
-Exhaust system
-Underdrive pullies
-E-fans (dual, high performance)
-Computer chip &/or programmer (on economy setting)
-Lower the truck (less drag, should help considerably)
-Tonneau Cover / Tapered Cap (either will pick up mpg)
-Gears suited to driving style (lots of highway=3.08, lots of city=3.55 maybe 3.73)
**This being said, be reasonable. Don't take out your spare tire and jack. Though this will help milage, you'll be in a world of hurt when you need these things. 1 Towtruck cost may be more costly than the money you will save by not having thi essential gear) If you always drive solo, take out the extra seats. If you have a toolbox, and have stuff that's weighty but not used often (ie towing chains), take it out. And so on and so forth...
-Don't use the A/C
-Keep windows up
-Eliminate as much weight as possible **(See note below)
-Use as few accessories as possible
-Use Cruise control (if you have it)
-Keep tailgate UP (There have been posts about this, and it's proven-scientifically...look it up)
-If it's a manual, shift @ low revs (ie: at 1750 for normal use, and never more-than 2200...unless you absolutely have to.)
-If automatic, engage OD
-Keep tires inflated to around 38-42 psi (if max is 44)
-Keep it washed and waxed. (helps it cut through the air better, really.)
-Keep all fluid levels in check
-Get a high flow air filter, or for more $, mod your airbox with high flow intake
-Use quality oil, not just the cheapest
-Performance spark plugs & Wires
-Get tires suited to your driving. (Street driving doesn't need AT tires)
-Exhaust system
-Underdrive pullies
-E-fans (dual, high performance)
-Computer chip &/or programmer (on economy setting)
-Lower the truck (less drag, should help considerably)
-Tonneau Cover / Tapered Cap (either will pick up mpg)
-Gears suited to driving style (lots of highway=3.08, lots of city=3.55 maybe 3.73)
**This being said, be reasonable. Don't take out your spare tire and jack. Though this will help milage, you'll be in a world of hurt when you need these things. 1 Towtruck cost may be more costly than the money you will save by not having thi essential gear) If you always drive solo, take out the extra seats. If you have a toolbox, and have stuff that's weighty but not used often (ie towing chains), take it out. And so on and so forth...
Hope this helps. I'd say your driving style will help/hurt your mileage the most. So accelerate slowly, maintain as much momentum as you can, don't speed, coast frequently up to stops or slow downs
Last edited by payableondeath6; Sep 6, 2006 at 09:54 AM.
