How to get better mileage?

Mats E · 11-19-2001, 11:47 AM

Got an -94 U2 Explorer, could go about 8-10 mpg in smoth highway crusing at 55 mph.

Normal tires, engine seems like normal exept highpreformance air filter.
The car is good in acceleration and running well, easy to start.

Here in Sweden there is not that many that knows alot about the Exlorer.

Any suggestions to make it goes in better milage?

Regards Mats

aldive · 11-19-2001, 11:53 AM

First of all, welcome to this site.

To improve mileage, consider the following:
Change ALL fluids to synthetic
Use proper tire air pressure
Install a cat back exhaust system
Remove roof rack ( causes drag )
Keep a very good shine on the truck ( Zaino products recommended )
KKM or K&N air intake
Drive in a responsible manner.

This should help. I get 23-25 MPG at 75MPG on the open road.

Good luck……

tdavis · 11-19-2001, 12:04 PM

8-10mpg?

Sounds like it's time for new O2 sensors.

Mats E · 11-19-2001, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the answer, hopefully that would help, it might not make the whole way, to double the milage gonna be a really teknical problem.

Gonna try it anyway, thanks!

Regards Mats

aldive · 11-19-2001, 12:12 PM

Also, I would recommend changing plugs and wires ( I like Magnacore wires ).
Have a diagnostic scan done; repair/replace any items that need it.

'96explorereddiebauer · 11-19-2001, 12:23 PM

Try using synthetic oil. I just switched from Mobil 1 10W-30 to 5W-30 and I got a mileage increase of 3 miles per gallon. So I have 22 mpg compared to 19 on the highway. My truck has the trip computer that shows how much fuel used so that's how I got the mpg estimate then I averaged it. Which rounds to 22 mpg. It's awesome!!

aldive · 11-19-2001, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by '96explorereddiebauer
Try using synthetic oil. I just switched from Mobil 1 10W-30 to 5W-30 and I got a mileage increase of 3 miles per gallon

Did I read this correctly? By changing from Mobil 1 10w30 to Mobil 1 5w30, you got the increase mentioned?

Thanks....

'96explorereddiebauer · 11-19-2001, 12:42 PM

I don't know how but that's how much increase I got. It's strictly on highway though.

aldive · 11-19-2001, 12:46 PM

What increase did you get from going from conventional oil to Mobil 1?

Thanks....

'96explorereddiebauer · 11-19-2001, 12:52 PM

I'm not sure, right after getting the truck at 34k, I immediately changed the oil to Mobil 1 10W-30 and serviced the tranny at the shop. I was getting around 16 mpg mixed. Like what I said, the 22 mpg is strictly highway driving.

espnfreak · 11-19-2001, 02:16 PM

hopefully i notice a 3 mpg increase when i switch to my castrol blend to amsoil later on this month

11-19-2001, 11:47 AM	#1
Mats E Wannabe Elite Explorer Gavle Sweden -97 XL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	How to get better mileage? Got an -94 U2 Explorer, could go about 8-10 mpg in smoth highway crusing at 55 mph. Normal tires, engine seems like normal exept highpreformance air filter. The car is good in acceleration and running well, easy to start. Here in Sweden there is not that many that knows alot about the Exlorer. Any suggestions to make it goes in better milage? Regards Mats __________________ Swede Mats

11-19-2001, 11:53 AM	#2
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	First of all, welcome to this site. To improve mileage, consider the following: Change ALL fluids to synthetic Use proper tire air pressure Install a cat back exhaust system Remove roof rack ( causes drag ) Keep a very good shine on the truck ( Zaino products recommended ) KKM or K&N air intake Drive in a responsible manner. This should help. I get 23-25 MPG at 75MPG on the open road. Good luck…… __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

11-19-2001, 12:04 PM	#3
tdavis Linux Guru Jack of All Trades Pinole, CA 2001 F250/XLT Superduty Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5,999 Vehicle Specs	8-10mpg? Sounds like it's time for new O2 sensors. __________________ Thomas Davis Chased vehicle -> Honda VFR800 Tow vehicle -> Ford F250 Superduty Frankenstein Rock Crawler - > Suzuki Samurai (sold, onto the next project..)

11-19-2001, 12:11 PM	#4
Mats E Wannabe Elite Explorer Gavle Sweden -97 XL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks for the answer, hopefully that would help, it might not make the whole way, to double the milage gonna be a really teknical problem. Gonna try it anyway, thanks! Regards Mats __________________ Swede Mats

11-19-2001, 12:12 PM	#5
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	Also, I would recommend changing plugs and wires ( I like Magnacore wires ). Have a diagnostic scan done; repair/replace any items that need it. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

11-19-2001, 12:23 PM	#6
'96explorereddiebauer Explorer Emeritus Clemmons, NC '06 Honda Accord EX-L Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,801 Vehicle Specs	Try using synthetic oil. I just switched from Mobil 1 10W-30 to 5W-30 and I got a mileage increase of 3 miles per gallon. So I have 22 mpg compared to 19 on the highway. My truck has the trip computer that shows how much fuel used so that's how I got the mpg estimate then I averaged it. Which rounds to 22 mpg. It's awesome!! __________________ Billy '06 Honda Accord EX-L '00 Acura Integra GS '98 Honda Accord EX-V6 '05 Honda Odyssey EX-L

11-19-2001, 12:42 PM	#8
'96explorereddiebauer Explorer Emeritus Clemmons, NC '06 Honda Accord EX-L Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,801 Vehicle Specs	I don't know how but that's how much increase I got. It's strictly on highway though. __________________ Billy '06 Honda Accord EX-L '00 Acura Integra GS '98 Honda Accord EX-V6 '05 Honda Odyssey EX-L

11-19-2001, 12:46 PM	#9
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	What increase did you get from going from conventional oil to Mobil 1? Thanks.... __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

11-19-2001, 12:52 PM	#10
'96explorereddiebauer Explorer Emeritus Clemmons, NC '06 Honda Accord EX-L Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,801 Vehicle Specs	I'm not sure, right after getting the truck at 34k, I immediately changed the oil to Mobil 1 10W-30 and serviced the tranny at the shop. I was getting around 16 mpg mixed. Like what I said, the 22 mpg is strictly highway driving. __________________ Billy '06 Honda Accord EX-L '00 Acura Integra GS '98 Honda Accord EX-V6 '05 Honda Odyssey EX-L

11-19-2001, 02:16 PM	#11
espnfreak Wannabe Elite Explorer Elgin, IL '99 Maxima SE-L 5spd Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,820 Vehicle Specs*	hopefully i notice a 3 mpg increase when i switch to my castrol blend to amsoil later on this month __________________ Mechanical Engineering @ Purdue University 1996 Ford Explorer - TOTALLED Life's A Garden - Dig It '99 Maxima SE-Limited 5 spd - 42,000 mi, fully loaded, silver