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Old Mar 2, 2012
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My Scangauge II reported 28 to 33 mpg running 1600 rpm at 46 mph. This scangauge II is an excellent mod when it comes to increasing economy on the Ranger.

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Old Mar 6, 2012
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Hey guys, I'm new in this forum I have a 03 ranger edge 4.0L, 2wd, whit spindle lift only I'm only getting 180 mpt whit 16.5 gallon tank, no check engine light or anything, I don't know what's going on please any ideas helP!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012
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Originally Posted by chuchaz86
Hey guys, I'm new in this forum I have a 03 ranger edge 4.0L, 2wd, whit spindle lift only I'm only getting 180 mpt whit 16.5 gallon tank, no check engine light or anything, I don't know what's going on please any ideas helP!
what size tires but that sounds normal to me...i get about 200-250 with a 19.5 gallon tank
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012
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I have 285/75/r16 tires, I don't tink is normal to get 11 MPG combined
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012
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take your foot off the floor. seriously.

i can drive my truck like normal and get 16 mpg, or i can drive likea grandma and get 21 mpg.

your habbits with the truck, are direct connection to MPG. if you do 5 minute trips, you'll burn ALOT of gas quick.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012
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Originally Posted by chuchaz86
Hey guys, I'm new in this forum I have a 03 ranger edge 4.0L, 2wd, whit spindle lift only I'm only getting 180 mpt whit 16.5 gallon tank, no check engine light or anything, I don't know what's going on please any ideas helP!
Have you tried ANYTHING listed in this thread? It is easy for me to get 11-12 mpg. It is also easy for me to get 20 mpg. You just have to know how to do it.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012
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My bad I have the 19.5 gallon tank on my truck, and the better mpt I can get is 210 miles driving like grandma, any others ideas?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012
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Originally Posted by chuchaz86
, any others ideas?

Geo Metro.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012
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yeah, pretty much...^ buy a Geo...
 
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Old Mar 16, 2012
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^^ Most useless mod anyone can do....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lspx24I9rZY
That Sir was Funny OMG my stomach hurts from Laughing.

I'm one of those stupid idiots that paid 200 bucks for a CAI and found out it's all B.S..... No better gas mileage what...so .... ever !
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012
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before trying those useless mods, try some free ones... that way if they don't work, you haven't wasted your money
 
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