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my97offroad 11-09-2002 10:58 AM

11.8 Wtf???
 
Well just figured out my fuel mileage and came up with a dissapointing 11.8. Time for a tune up? Or just time to stop driving it around like its a hot rod?:confused:

Navi Man 11-09-2002 12:33 PM

Welcome to the real world of fuel economy.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...2234-33173.jpg

You will hear some amazing tales of fuel mileage on this forum, but the reality of it is, we are "gas guzzlers".:D

my97offroad 11-09-2002 01:01 PM

I know we get *****ty gas mileage but it seems like my truck used to do alot better!

Navi Man 11-09-2002 01:19 PM

All kidding aside, if you haven't changed your fuel filter in awhile, you might want to replace it and then also run some fuel injector cleaner additive in your tank. I would recommend either Techron or Heartland fuel additive. Some shops also recomend a fuel injector cleaner service that can sometimes be a little more thorough than a bottle of additive. Ask them how they perform their fuel injector cleaning service, and if they just add a bottle of additive, then just do it yourself. As for a tuneup, if it's been over 50,000 miles on your last plug change, then you might want to consider that also. Good luck.:D

Old Timer 11-09-2002 01:53 PM

Hi Offroad

Recent post here somewhere (i forgot) listed losts of ways to increase mpg.

Hi Navi.....LMAO! If you got it..flaunt it...eh! :D True.true.true

Good luck...OT :)

Jupiterak 11-09-2002 02:02 PM


Welcome to the real world of fuel economy.
Agreed. Atleast you're doing better than I am. With 33's, I get 10 city and 11.3 hwy.

MAC[H]Z 11-09-2002 05:01 PM

Man that is ****ty mileage for a 4.6, I have a 5.4 with 33's and I get 14-16 easy....

Donate54 11-09-2002 11:41 PM

damn, i have an 89 5.0 (which are infamous for bad gas mileage) with 33" tires and i can get 12 on average! :eek: i'd say its time for a tune up. try pulling one of your spark plugs (the easiest one to get to) and see what kind of shape its in. good luck!

Habibi 11-10-2002 02:42 AM

Wow, you guys are getting really bad MPG, I've been getting 24 city, and 29 highway, and thats with a 5.4 and 4 wheel drive (While I'm towing a 29 foot TT)

I must be doing something right :D

Navi Man 11-10-2002 02:57 AM

Shame on you Habibi. I will have to put you on probation for the Gas Guzzlers of America Club.:D

AjRagno 11-10-2002 03:31 AM

Habibi, you are a very bad Canadian:mad:

If you're calculating "Kilometers Per Litre, then you are really getting around 8-10 Miles Per Gallon with this trailerhttps://www.f150online.com/forums/im...ons/icon13.gif

I sure hope it's cold up there:cool:

FleasF-150eatshondas 11-11-2002 12:00 AM

BILL!! I haven't seen ya on here in forever man! Truck running a bit poor, eh? When was the last time you replaced O2 sensors? I know it's a bit expensive, but it will probably help out, especially if you haven't changed them yet.

How's the baby doing?

-Flea :cool:

Ford4ever 11-11-2002 08:41 AM

Stop complaining, i get 8mpg hwy and 6mpg city. I should fix those o2 sensors someday huh?

-Jon

APT 11-11-2002 08:46 AM

I get 13-14 city with a 99 5.4L ORP 3.73 rear end. A little less in the winter and a worst of 9mpg with 95% of the tank driven snow locked 4x4.

Change the plugs, air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve and reset the computer. Should help a bit.

peterbilt 11-11-2002 08:46 AM

Clean your fuel injectors. Also, seems common for EGR circuit to get carboned up causing bad milage. Plugs.
Good luck.

Pete


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