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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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i really need to know what everyone is getting on gas mil. i have a 07 4x4 4.6 stx and am only getting 11 miles. to the gal. whats everyone else getting?
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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'87 2wd 4.9 5 speed, I get 11+ pulling my trailer, 16+ without.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Sorry, that was with the 4 speed. After the swap, I'm getting 13+ with the trailer and not sure without because I don't drive it much without the trailer. I would estimate at least 17-18+.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I'm getting between 11-12 mpg's in my 2006 5.4L 2WD with a 6" lift and 35's.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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does a lift and tires effect the miles?
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Yes, with the lift you have increased wind drag. The tires increase rolling resistance and if you don't change gearing the engine works harder to turn the tires.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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07 Reg cab STX with the 4.6, with the mods listed I get about 16-17 mixed highway and city
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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"96 ext cab 4wd 5.8 was 9-10, k&n air filter and summer brought it up too 11-12
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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the BEST I've gotten was 21mpg...going about 55 for about 1.5-2 hours. (following a school bus) but usually I get 13-16 mpg.


4.6 2004 new model
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Yes, with the lift you have increased wind drag. The tires increase rolling resistance and if you don't change gearing the engine works harder to turn the tires.
Yeah I had a set of 4.56's installed about 8 months after the lift was completed. Big difference as far as regaining lost power.
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