Blacksheep Josh
Slinky+Escalator=Fun
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- Statesboro, GA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '01 Ford Ranger, RIP 93 X
lol. glue a rock under the pedal so it won't go down as far. that'll work!
I can't either!
I tried to pick my little girl up at daycare today by staying below 2500 RPM, AC off windows down... and it was tough... especially pulling out into traffic. I just filled up yesterday so Id like to try this for a full tank to see just what the difference is but with 100° humidity here I dont know if I'll last without the AC.
As aldive has done, I have decided to generate a thread that focuses on my desire to achieve 25 mpg highway mileage.
My Truck:
2003 Explorer XLT 4.6 V8
current setup:
265/70 R16 tires
3.90 rear gears
aftermarket muffler (dynomax turbo)
Halo spark plugs http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1981740#post1981740
Baseline highway: 18.8 mpg
Current Highway: 20 mpg
Future mods:
245 75 r16 tires (thinner)
oil and atf fluid switch to synthetic
hydranox 5000 install
acetone addition (possibly)
warm air intake (possibly)
I will attempt to provide as accurate information as possible to allow viewers the ability to make their decisions on modifications to their X.
I had been considering the hydrogen as a possibility, but the price kept me away. When I noticed the hydranox on sale, I decided that either it is going to work or I am the "fool" parted from his money. At 299, I decided to try.
I believe the acetone works if kept in small doses, but I do not know what impact hydrogen will have on it. If I hit my goal without it, woo-hoo.
use either lye (aka caustic soda NaOH) or acetic acid (distilled white vinegar) with distilled water
At what concentration?
i have a K&N FIPK intake on my 03 V6, and i saw a significant DECREASE in my MPG. Ive had it for more than a year now, and i do more than half of my driving on the highway. It was such a difference that i even thought of taking the thing off at first, but just bit the bullet instead. and i do NOT drive erratic, or speed constantly, keep it at around 70. Has anyone else had this problem with an intake???
so the UD for the V6? who has a good product?
anyone have installation specs.
I ran a 100 mile trip this past friday on Exxon 89 octane.
When you calculated the gas mileage with the different tires, how did you compensate for the different diameter? Did you correct the odometer reading? How?
When you calculated the gas mileage with the different tires, how did you compensate for the different diameter? Did you correct the odometer reading? How?
Just curious, but why do you use 89 fuel?
My question would be, what was the stock tire size that came on the vehicle, and were any changes made to the programming of said vehicle when the 265/70R16 Yokos were installed (assuming that these were not the stock size as mine came with 235/70R16 tires).
jturquette, if you can update us on stock conditions (tire size) and any programming that has taken place to your knowledge to compensate for changes in tire diameter, I can help you better address the differences in tire sizes.
Hey all,
And btw the rear differentials on all 3gens came with synthetic oil in them from the factory already, in fact there is a stamp on the dif saying SYNTHETIC ONLY.
A long time ago, I had a mechanic tell me the best fuel to use was premium b/c it was a cleaner fuel and kept the fuel system cleaner longer. I decided to use 89 as a midpoint between cost and fuel cleanliness. Maybe I have been operating under false information, but that is where I am now.
The guy that rebuilt my differential said very emphatically that he did not believe in synthetics.
Hey all,
Sorry I am clueless, but what is HHO? Some hydrogen mod for your engine?
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Wish I had the V6
I have found that typically, the V6 and the V8 get similar "stock" mileage in the SUV realm. Could I ever get 35 mpg from my V8, probably not, but aldive's mileage is very much not stock. He has been very focused on finding ways of making his X more efficient.
Looking at your signature, you have quite a number of mods that make your X less aerodynamic (if that is possible). Lift kits increase your wind profile. The wheel spacers push your tires out into the air more. Mud gobbler tires. But you also have the 4wd and these items benefit your offroading. I imagine the v8 gives you more torque for offroading. Even with gas and mileage what they are today, I do not regret having a v8.
The best way, IMHO, to weather oil prices at this level are:
1. have a paid for car
2. keep you truck tuned and maintained
3. find ways to make your vehicle efficient with short term payoffs (within 6-9 months).
When I get asked by folks how I can have a v8 with gas at $4/gal. I simply respond, "I got no car payment."
Can I get an amen?