What's the deal with my mileage???

[NCSUDockhand]

A couple of weeks ago, I had my transmission worked on and they replaced the EPC solenoid (I'm not sure what that does) and cleared the codes. On the next tank of gas, I calculated my mileage to be about 24.5. I figured it was a fluke. But, I just filled up again, and I got just over 26 on this tank! Keep in mind I have the AWD 4.0 SOHC. This has been on mixed highway and city driving.

I got my fuel from different gas stations, so calibration of the pump was eliminated as a possible cause. My question is, what is causing my mileage to be so good right now? Should I expect it to drop off soon?

 

[Mike]

dont ask!!

 

[diablo5969]

Originally posted by NCSUDockhand
My question is, what is causing my mileage to be so good right now?

I'd advise to just enjoy it and not ask questions

EDIT: Damn you Mike

 

[IAmTodd]

Don't worry about it, just go with it!! I'd die for 24/26 mpg. But I'm happy with 18-20

O yea, watch out Aldive, looks like you have some competition!!

 

[VairKing]

I wonder if your speedometer/odometer is calibrated correctly?

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Man, you suck! Don't complain about it. Mine gets about 11 mpg in the city and I DON'T have a lead foot. The tech has not gone past 3000rpm either so I pretty much drove like a grandpa. I really don't know why.

 

[BradE.]

Ehm, Ford didn't make an AWD Explorer with the 4.0 SOHC in 1998.

You either got a 4x4 4.0 SOHC, or if you have AWD it's the 5.0 V8.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Originally posted by Mike
dont ask!!

Now you've just JINX yourself. Wait until you get your next fill up- it'll be around 15.














:knock on wood:

 

[NCSUDockhand]

BradE, I guess you're technically right, but I have the auto 4x4, which I have been told is an AWD for all practical purposes.

 

[BradE.]

You were told wrong. Ford's 4x4 system, even in "Auto" mode, is not like AWD. In Auto, the majority( it's over 80% IIRC) of the power goes to the rear wheels, not evenly split like AWD.

 

[wilson_nick]

awd 4x4 who cares 25 MPG WOOO HOOO, that's sweet man.

 

[SiLenZe]

i bet the speedo is off.

 

[Alec]

Yup, I'd guess since they mucked with the tranny your speedo and odo are off. But if they're not,

Check your odo against GPS or highway mileage markers.