1996 Ford f150 fuel efficiency
#1
1996 Ford f150 fuel efficiency
Trying to find out if I am getting good full efficiency. Truck has new spark plugs, new fuel filter, K&N air filter, new tires. Drive without a lead foot. Filled up the tank and got 220 miles from a full tank. Does that sound about right?
#4
Senior Member
Eh, how many gallons did it take after you travelled 220 miles?
Sounds like you're getting in the upper teens, anyway. I'd call it good, for a vehicle that has all the aerodynamic efficiency of a brick wall. :-)
Sounds like you're getting in the upper teens, anyway. I'd call it good, for a vehicle that has all the aerodynamic efficiency of a brick wall. :-)
#6
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I think that mpg is kinda low. If you haven't changed out your trans fluid and differential fluid (75w-90 if you're not constantly towing or driving hard) to a quality synthetic, you might want to give that a try.
Also 5w-30 motor oil will give you a bit of a lift if you're not already using it. Have you done anything with your distributor cap, rotor and wires?
Also 5w-30 motor oil will give you a bit of a lift if you're not already using it. Have you done anything with your distributor cap, rotor and wires?
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I think that mpg is kinda low. If you haven't changed out your trans fluid and differential fluid (75w-90 if you're not constantly towing or driving hard) to a quality synthetic, you might want to give that a try.
Also 5w-30 motor oil will give you a bit of a lift if you're not already using it. Have you done anything with your distributor cap, rotor and wires?
Also 5w-30 motor oil will give you a bit of a lift if you're not already using it. Have you done anything with your distributor cap, rotor and wires?