How to get better fuel mileage?
03-03-2008, 10:41 AM
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I agree! I can't tell you how many times I have seen people at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowes, etc., etc., etc., trying to fit the box/item into their cars only to find out that it won't, not even in the trunk. Then they take the item out of the box, like a new tv set, and try to fit that into the car, with mostly the same result. You see them driving home with their brand-new tv in the trunk, being held down with some cheap twine.
idiot. Everyone at the home depot was laughing. Wish I had my camera on me. I think what tops it... the guy was Indian, Indian.. like curry Indian with the heavy accent and he was swearing. LOL
03-04-2008, 12:24 AM
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Second, since you don't have a FX4(stiff ride), I recommend adding more air to the tires if possible. My Bridgestone Revos can take 44 psi, but Ford calls for 35 psi. Since it's very stiff I keep it around 37 psi. 35 psi definitely decreases mileage, and less than 35 will really screw up mileage bad.
Use synthetic 5W-20 or 0W-20 oil. 0W-20 is even better for mileage, and Mobil 1 0W-20 meets Ford's WSS-M2C930-A specs that the 5W-20 has, so it's definitely safe to use and will decrease resistance in the crankcase.
Also, use the best gas you can afford in terms of brand and octane. Chevron makes the best gas. Texacos that say Techroline on the pumps use Chevron gas also. Lucas and brand-name gas will enable you to use regular 87 octane and still get better than average mileage from my experience. Some say 92 in a vehicle that calls for 87 is bad. This is not true. 92 is always better because it is cleaner and typically has more of the additives that you want. The reason they say this is ignorance. They listen to what people tell them instead of researching it. What IS bad is when you use 87 in a vehicle that calls for 92. It pre-ignites and burns up valves.
03-04-2008, 01:09 AM
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First, Lucas fuel treatment definitely adds one or two mpg for my 5.4L FX4. I always use it and if you buy the 32 oz. or larger size bottle it easily pays for itself in savings, not the mention what it does for the fuel system and engine.
Second, since you don't have a FX4(stiff ride), I recommend adding more air to the tires if possible. My Bridgestone Revos can take 44 psi, but Ford calls for 35 psi. Since it's very stiff I keep it around 37 psi. 35 psi definitely decreases mileage, and less than 35 will really screw up mileage bad.
Use synthetic 5W-20 or 0W-20 oil. 0W-20 is even better for mileage, and Mobil 1 0W-20 meets Ford's WSS-M2C930-A specs that the 5W-20 has, so it's definitely safe to use and will decrease resistance in the crankcase.
Also, use the best gas you can afford in terms of brand and octane. Chevron makes the best gas. Texacos that say Techroline on the pumps use Chevron gas also. Lucas and brand-name gas will enable you to use regular 87 octane and still get better than average mileage from my experience. Some say 92 in a vehicle that calls for 87 is bad. This is not true. 92 is always better because it is cleaner and typically has more of the additives that you want. The reason they say this is ignorance. They listen to what people tell them instead of researching it. What IS bad is when you use 87 in a vehicle that calls for 92. It pre-ignites and burns up valves.
Second, since you don't have a FX4(stiff ride), I recommend adding more air to the tires if possible. My Bridgestone Revos can take 44 psi, but Ford calls for 35 psi. Since it's very stiff I keep it around 37 psi. 35 psi definitely decreases mileage, and less than 35 will really screw up mileage bad.
Use synthetic 5W-20 or 0W-20 oil. 0W-20 is even better for mileage, and Mobil 1 0W-20 meets Ford's WSS-M2C930-A specs that the 5W-20 has, so it's definitely safe to use and will decrease resistance in the crankcase.
Also, use the best gas you can afford in terms of brand and octane. Chevron makes the best gas. Texacos that say Techroline on the pumps use Chevron gas also. Lucas and brand-name gas will enable you to use regular 87 octane and still get better than average mileage from my experience. Some say 92 in a vehicle that calls for 87 is bad. This is not true. 92 is always better because it is cleaner and typically has more of the additives that you want. The reason they say this is ignorance. They listen to what people tell them instead of researching it. What IS bad is when you use 87 in a vehicle that calls for 92. It pre-ignites and burns up valves.