Why does
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Why does
My 2001 edge suck up so much gas? i took it to the dealership and they said it was getting 14.5MPG. for some reason that dont sound right. I dont beat on it and i go the speed limit. The engine is stock, could that be a problem? I plan on putting an exhaust, intake, throttle body spacer, and getting a chip for it in the future. Will any of those help the gas milage? people told me the chip would but i dont know about that. I have the 4.0 BTW
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the most i ever got out of a full tank of gas is 155miles, it sucks i know especially with the price of gas now.
Milage is 48XXX, and the tires are stock 245/75/16
I got a ? Someone tryed telling me if i drive with O/D off ill get better gas milage is that true? (i turn o/d on on the highway
Milage is 48XXX, and the tires are stock 245/75/16
I got a ? Someone tryed telling me if i drive with O/D off ill get better gas milage is that true? (i turn o/d on on the highway
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This just boggles my mind that people are getting this kind of mileage.... First off, if you are getting 155 miles out of a tank, at 19.5 gallons that would be 7.94 MPG if you have an extended cab, and 9.68 if you have a reg. cab, so I doubt that. Second, how do you figure 14.5mpg and then say you get 155 per tank, that makes no sense as well...
#9
I would leave o/d off when driving under 2300 rpm (in town). It seemed like I got somewhat better mpg while doing this when my truck was stock. It sucks up alot of gas when it keeps downshifting and trying to pull it's self up a hill using low rpms.
Last edited by DerangedPony; 05-25-2007 at 10:39 AM.
#10
Originally Posted by DerangedPony
I would leave o/d off when driving under 2300 rpm. It seemed like I got much better mpg while doing this when my truck was stock. It sucks up alot of gas when it keeps downshifting and trying to pull it's self up a hill using low rpms.
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
theres your problem with O/D off your RPMS are higher thus using more gas...
#12
fill up your tires to the correct PSI, clean out your airbox for your intake, change the fluids, back of the accelerator, use less A/C. then you might get back around the normal 17-19.
I don't run the O/D unless I'm doing over 60 mph, it's harder on the tranny, that's why O/D comes after 5th
I don't run the O/D unless I'm doing over 60 mph, it's harder on the tranny, that's why O/D comes after 5th
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Originally Posted by KARPE
fill up your tires to the correct PSI, clean out your airbox for your intake, change the fluids, back of the accelerator, use less A/C. then you might get back around the normal 17-19.
I don't run the O/D unless I'm doing over 60 mph, it's harder on the tranny, that's why O/D comes after 5th
I don't run the O/D unless I'm doing over 60 mph, it's harder on the tranny, that's why O/D comes after 5th
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I dont take it off its just what one of my friends say. As of me saying the 14.5, thats what they said when the dealership changed the oil. They said they pluged it into the comp and it came up saying 14.5. But if its saying im getting 14.5 i cant understand why im getting 155 a tank. I dont know what size tank's edge models have but its a apin in the *** going to the gas station every 3days.
i made sure they changed the air filter every time.
So if i put exhaust and intake how much will it help? Will i even notice it. I want a exhaust regardless. I found a gibson cat back that exits behind the wheels for $380. is that a good price? I cant think of anything else. I love the truck other than the gas problem. I'm starting to think if i should get a diesel, there cheaper right now $2.99
i made sure they changed the air filter every time.
So if i put exhaust and intake how much will it help? Will i even notice it. I want a exhaust regardless. I found a gibson cat back that exits behind the wheels for $380. is that a good price? I cant think of anything else. I love the truck other than the gas problem. I'm starting to think if i should get a diesel, there cheaper right now $2.99
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#17
Alright, first things first. Over the next three tanks of gas.. fill it up all the way and reset the trip odometer each time. Then figure out your own milage and avg the three. This will be far more accurate that what people tell you.
Miles traveled = A
Gallons put in = B
A/B= MPG for that one tank full.
Add the three MPG's from the three tanks your going to run and then devide by three.
Here is an example:
300 miles / 15 gallons = 20mpg
310 miles / 15 gallons = 20.67mpg
320 miles / 15 gallons = 21.33mpg
20+20.67+21.33 = 62
62/3 = 20.67
20.67 would be a fairly accurate MPG number to get a good understanding of what you are really getting.
Now if you really were getting 14.5mpg.. you'd drive 217.5miles and put exactly 15 gallons in.
Rich
Miles traveled = A
Gallons put in = B
A/B= MPG for that one tank full.
Add the three MPG's from the three tanks your going to run and then devide by three.
Here is an example:
300 miles / 15 gallons = 20mpg
310 miles / 15 gallons = 20.67mpg
320 miles / 15 gallons = 21.33mpg
20+20.67+21.33 = 62
62/3 = 20.67
20.67 would be a fairly accurate MPG number to get a good understanding of what you are really getting.
Now if you really were getting 14.5mpg.. you'd drive 217.5miles and put exactly 15 gallons in.
Rich
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on the note of the mods you are talking
i have 04 4.0 ext 4x4
from the factory my truck got about 12mpg-i always check my milage per tank with the above equations-and it was consistant every time i filled up the tank
I have a K&N intake and magnaflow dual exhaust
when intake added i varied from 17-20mpg each fill up
when exhaust added i now get a consistant 18 mpg(yes i have fairly heavy foot-i blame it all on the steel toe boots ) and if i can keep my foot off the gas i have gotten 20-22mpg
as far as type of exhaust i recommend the magnaflow dual exhaust-it sounds so nice for a V6-has that low rumble at idle and deep rumble when you stomp on the gas-but it is a little pricey($539 i think)
the gibson exhaust is a good system but if i remember correctly they are real quiet
just my opinion
although i have noticed that when it gets cold and i run the heater more i only get 14-15mpg
i have 04 4.0 ext 4x4
from the factory my truck got about 12mpg-i always check my milage per tank with the above equations-and it was consistant every time i filled up the tank
I have a K&N intake and magnaflow dual exhaust
when intake added i varied from 17-20mpg each fill up
when exhaust added i now get a consistant 18 mpg(yes i have fairly heavy foot-i blame it all on the steel toe boots ) and if i can keep my foot off the gas i have gotten 20-22mpg
as far as type of exhaust i recommend the magnaflow dual exhaust-it sounds so nice for a V6-has that low rumble at idle and deep rumble when you stomp on the gas-but it is a little pricey($539 i think)
the gibson exhaust is a good system but if i remember correctly they are real quiet
just my opinion
although i have noticed that when it gets cold and i run the heater more i only get 14-15mpg
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Originally Posted by EdgeFireFighter
the most i ever got out of a full tank of gas is 155miles, it sucks i know especially with the price of gas now.
Milage is 48XXX, and the tires are stock 245/75/16
I got a ? Someone tryed telling me if i drive with O/D off ill get better gas milage is that true? (i turn o/d on on the highway
Milage is 48XXX, and the tires are stock 245/75/16
I got a ? Someone tryed telling me if i drive with O/D off ill get better gas milage is that true? (i turn o/d on on the highway
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well unless you recalculated your speedo when you change your tires your going to get conflicting mpg gallon readings..
and the OD is controlled by the computer it IS NOT ON at 25mph so even if the switch is "on" the transmission is in whatever gear is optimal... yes i do think the overdrive comes on alittle to early but its not "on, meaning engaged all the time)
JOSH
and the OD is controlled by the computer it IS NOT ON at 25mph so even if the switch is "on" the transmission is in whatever gear is optimal... yes i do think the overdrive comes on alittle to early but its not "on, meaning engaged all the time)
JOSH
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Originally Posted by M50B06
on the note of the mods you are talking
i have 04 4.0 ext 4x4
from the factory my truck got about 12mpg-i always check my milage per tank with the above equations-and it was consistant every time i filled up the tank
I have a K&N intake and magnaflow dual exhaust
when intake added i varied from 17-20mpg each fill up
when exhaust added i now get a consistant 18 mpg
i have 04 4.0 ext 4x4
from the factory my truck got about 12mpg-i always check my milage per tank with the above equations-and it was consistant every time i filled up the tank
I have a K&N intake and magnaflow dual exhaust
when intake added i varied from 17-20mpg each fill up
when exhaust added i now get a consistant 18 mpg
#24
it varys from truck to truck i have cold air intake, Flowmaster Dual exhaust 40's, very high end plugs and wires, and i run seafoam and fuel injector cleaner every other oil change and i use Full Synthetic 5w-30 oil.
next will be full synthetic tranny and diff change.
and i get 9-10 in winter and now i'm getting 16-18 in warmer weather.
also the Gibson exhaust is very quiet almost quieter then stock. if u want sound Dont get it. Magnaflow is good for both and if u want even more sound get a Flowmaster like mine. had a shop Custome make the exhaust actualy it was Meineke. i love my flowmaster and will get another for other trucks also.
chack out my link to my exhaust below in the red letters, just click
next will be full synthetic tranny and diff change.
and i get 9-10 in winter and now i'm getting 16-18 in warmer weather.
also the Gibson exhaust is very quiet almost quieter then stock. if u want sound Dont get it. Magnaflow is good for both and if u want even more sound get a Flowmaster like mine. had a shop Custome make the exhaust actualy it was Meineke. i love my flowmaster and will get another for other trucks also.
chack out my link to my exhaust below in the red letters, just click
#25
i only get only 14.6-15.8 mpg, with around 248 miles per tank when i fill up and put in about 16 or so gallons, i only got 15.8 when i put in some 0-60 octane booster and my tires and engine are the same as yours, with only 78xxx miles on the engine and the only mod is removing the air silencer and 2" blocks and my gas milage sucks ***