fhrblig
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- Vehicle Year
- 2009
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- Ford
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- 2.3
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- Manual
I've noticed something since I bought my Ranger a couple years ago. I seem to be getting way more mpg than others with the same vehicles. My average from the time I bought it thru last December is 29.4. I've gotten it as high as 33.4, but usually fall between 29-31. When I talk to other 4-cyl Ranger and B-series owners, they tell me low 20's. Then they call me a liar. Except that I'm not; I've documented it here.
http://www.fuelly.com/driver/fhrblig/ranger
One thing that probably affects my mileage the most is my shifting patterns. I shift a lot. I get into the highest gear I can without lugging the engine as soon as possible, then downshift as soon as I need power. I've always driven that way and I don't go through clutches, transmissions, or engines or anything. Also, I'm not a leadfoot. I mean, I'm not afraid of flooring it when needed, but I'm not a stoplight racer either.
So do any of you guys touch 30 regularly? I haven't seen many that weren't euro-diesel Rangers.
http://www.fuelly.com/driver/fhrblig/ranger
One thing that probably affects my mileage the most is my shifting patterns. I shift a lot. I get into the highest gear I can without lugging the engine as soon as possible, then downshift as soon as I need power. I've always driven that way and I don't go through clutches, transmissions, or engines or anything. Also, I'm not a leadfoot. I mean, I'm not afraid of flooring it when needed, but I'm not a stoplight racer either.
So do any of you guys touch 30 regularly? I haven't seen many that weren't euro-diesel Rangers.