Average MPG for the '02 owners?

[2005xltsport]

I get about 18mpg in my 2004 V6. I just starting using the Flex Fuel E85 gas, it's too early to judge the gas mileage on that. So far it's about the same, although I've heard from people that it usually gets lower mpg (1 - 2 less) than regular octane does. We'll see.

I recently went through a tank containing all E85 gas and experienced about a 20% decrease in fuel economy. Based on the gas mileage that my window sticker said the EPA experienced using E85, they got about a 25% decrease. So, E85 would have to be 20%-25% cheaper than regular unleaded to make it worth while financially, not factoring in the cleaner emissions, higher octane, and decreasing dependency on foriegn oil.

 

[grumpy]

I took a trip recently and put some extra air in my tires. The sidewall said max 44 lbs. so I put 40 in them. I got 24.4 mpg. on the interstate running around 70 mph.. I have the v-6 engine. I filled the tank just before getting on the interstate and immediately after getting off. Then I checked my mileage driving around the Smoky Mountains and the trails and tourist towns and stuff and got 16 mpg. I think the extra air got me about 2 more mpg on the highway.

 

[Oldwolf]

18-19 in town
21+ hiway, with A/C on

2002 XLT, V6, Towing Package