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Old 03-15-2011
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Ergh, I had to do some conversion, but I get about 18.1 MPG mixed city/hwy. 280 miles or so on 15.5 gallons.

Come to think of it, I don't think I've actually calculated my mileage on a long trip, mostly cause I haven't really gone anywhere...

'09 4.0L 4x4 5 speed.

Edit: in the summer I did have a tank over 500 km a few times.
 
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i get roughly 230 miles in the winter and in the summer i average about 260 maybe 270, the best i ever got was 320 that was stock though

03 4.0 4x4 31x10.5x15 auto
 
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
when you fill after it clicks off, the gas will go back into the nozzles internal vent and back into the tank in the ground
I knew the gas companies have been siphoning from my tank!! It never seems like ya got what the receipt says!
 
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my 4.0 got about 15 to 18 at best but my 2.3 gets 24:) about 350+ miles between fill ups when i run it dry. there both 94s too
 
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my best on the hwy was 22.406 03 4x4 ,4.0, 4.10, 245 75 16 on 15.0844 gallons
 
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Tonight was my verrry best at 27.04 mpg!! Using super and I tuned it to performance. Not bad for a clutch 2wd 4.0... ( sorry for bragging but it's the best I have gotten to date)
 
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
you guys will fill it up to the filler neck until you gotta buy a charcoal canister because its full of raw fuel...also, when you fill after it clicks off, the gas will go back into the nozzles internal vent and back into the tank in the ground
then how come you can run the gas out of the tank and all over the side of your truck?

i usually get about 220-240 to 17 gallons with 33s and im always hauling stuff and using the four wheel drive.
 
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A few weeks back I found out that once the fuel light comes on, get gas ASAP. I also heard there is a 3-4 gallon reserve, but it didn't seem like it. Ran out of gas on my way home.

I never ran out of gas in my Bronco, and I drove it to damn near empty. I know thats not good for the fuel pump. Not like I did it a lot, just a few times.
 
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Originally Posted by FULLSCALE
I just filled mine up today... I went 330km (205 miles) on $67 of fuel, it had less than 1/4 tank left. I don't drive the truck much as I think it's been a month or more since I filled it last... and I likely burned a good chunk of that while idling while I dug it out of the snow bank to drive it! lol
ouch man! i just filled from the meet and got 450ish to my tank of $75
 
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well at laet some of you have a low light thats works,Im have 1 but it doesent work bulb burnt out I drove my truck till it had 2.65 gal left!
 
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
you guys will fill it up to the filler neck until you gotta buy a charcoal canister because its full of raw fuel
x2 i used to do that until the charcoal canister went out in my dads VW...and the dealer told us that is why it went out
 
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Originally Posted by Toreador4x4
you guys will fill it up to the filler neck until you gotta buy a charcoal canister because its full of raw fuel...also, when you fill after it clicks off, the gas will go back into the nozzles internal vent and back into the tank in the ground
I've never had a problem doing that and I've always done it that way with both of the Rangers I've owned. Whenever I put gas in the truck, I fill it up all the way no matter what. The 2004 Ranger I had was filled up like that every single time, and I put over 40K miles on it during my ownership and never had an issue with it. I've put over 20K miles on the current Ranger and no issues so far.

I do my Mustang this way too but I can't do this to my Mom's 02 Mustang because it will set off the check engine light. I guess it all depends on the vehicle.
 
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That's what I get between 240 an 260 miles to a tank. I only got 290 once. But then again, I don't ever let the idiot light come on.
 
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Went on a highway trip and went 310 miles and I still had 1/4 tank left.

~22 mpg. Best mileage I've seen on my truck yet, 09 4.0 4x4 5spd.

Normally I get 250-280 miles. Or 400-450 km.
 
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I can get close to 300 miles before I fill up, I dont have a low fuel light.
 
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I've got 272 on a tank right now and still have a quarter to go...wish me luck
 
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260 sounds about right. Mine is about that. Never actually driven too E I fill up around 1/4
 
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Originally Posted by btm757
260 sounds about right. Mine is about that. Never actually driven too E I fill up around 1/4
same here...if i wait any longer it costs too damn much and not very good on a fuel pump
 
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Originally Posted by djfllmn
same here...if i wait any longer it costs too damn much and not very good on a fuel pump
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Ended up only getting 307 miles to the tank...had to haul a motorcycle about 1.5 hours. Average 18.5 driving a little faster then normal
 
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I'll get about 400 miles to a tank (on a really good day). usually about 350 half hw half city with a 19.5 gallon takn. 21 mpg. but does anyone have an idea about how much a difference you will get if you add a lift and tires
 
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i have a 3inch bl and 2inch block lift in the rear when i ran my 33s to texas from iowa i was going about 290ish idk how bcuz of the lift and 33s in a 4x4 and the 4.0l auto but i did, now im back to 31s and leave for texas in a week ill let ya know how i do, when i first bought the truck ik i got about 330 miles on a full tank of gas. that was with 31s
 
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Averaging around 430 KM to a tank. This is in the first 2000 KM as i just bought it. Not bad still working itself in and getting 14L/100KM
 
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Mixed driving my truck can usually go 300-310 miles before the fuel light comes on. All highway, 340-360 miles before the fuel light comes on.
 
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Is it too late to say that my tank takes me all the way to where i run out of gas?
Its a truck. when it gets close to E. i put more gas in it.
however, i do get like 260 a tank. i used to get around 220-230. then i seafoamed my truck and i get a few more MPGS now.
 


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