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dla
06-01-2007, 06:03 PM
I have a 2wd Regular Cab 2.3L, 5spd manual that gets a hair over 30mpg on the highway. Doesn't seem to matter if it is empty or loaded with camping gear and hauling a passenger. Does this sound normal or should it do better?

briwayjones
06-01-2007, 06:16 PM
That's definitely not normal. That's real good especially for a 2.3L. A 2.3L is way underpowered for a Ranger.

ezeedee
06-01-2007, 06:44 PM
a friend of mine has a 98 single cab step side 2.3 5 speed 2wd and he gets i think like low-mid 20's. he drives like a grandma too, but its lowered on 20's.

schmidlkofer
06-01-2007, 06:59 PM
shoot that is really good.

RangerX
06-01-2007, 08:18 PM
Check this thread. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146448

Stic-o
06-01-2007, 11:35 PM
I'd say that's about normal. I think EPA says 29 highway. That's why I plan to pick one up soon;)

dla
06-02-2007, 02:54 AM
I'd say that's about normal. I think EPA says 29 highway. That's why I plan to pick one up soon;)

I know that that EPA rating is 29, but I was wondering if other folks were doing more like 32-34mpg. Sorry to hear that others are having such bad mileage.

ricere
06-03-2007, 04:42 PM
I have a 3.0 V6 and manual trans. I'm extremely lucky to get 24, and that's on a perfect day.