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3.0 better gas mileage

Old Feb 4, 2021
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3.0 better gas mileage

Hello i have 2002 ford ranger 3.0 auto trans 210k miles. I'd like to know any type of engine mod that increase gas mileage any? How about some sort of new exhaust? Explain it like your explaining it to a kid, I have no knowledge of this stuff lol. And don't give some response saying you have a truck or you have a 3.0 deal with it. If you have nothing to say that will help don't say anything...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2021
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From your other thread.
Originally Posted by omgitzjojo
mine is 2002 ranger edge auto trans 210k miles. I used to get like 250-260 per tank now only 180.
Are you putting the same amount of gas in ? or maybe filling up a little sooner ?

Right now we are using winter blend fuel, that can and will reduce your gas mileage by 10 to 20 percent.
Letting your car warm up before driving can use 1/2 a gallon an hour.
Short drives will reduce mileage even more with winter blend fuel.
Check your tire pressure to make sure your tires are properly inflated, tires 5 psi low can can cost you 1 - 2 miles per gallon


I'd wait until we are using summer blend fuel before spending any money on mods that CLAIM to improve mileage.



 
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nope pretty much same thing. Could be cold weather but i think it was still bad even before. been awhile since i've seen you in here lol
 
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How about a v8 swap? What do i need for that? Gimme a list
 
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Old Feb 5, 2021
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ah yes the 3.0...power of a 4cyl and MPG of a v8
 
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I know right. What type of **** is this? I'm gonna look for a v8 swap. Mine as well have good power if im gonna have dog **** mpg
 
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