2.5 vs 3.0

[partsguy84823]

Hey guys, I had a quick question. Real world, how much better will a '98 2wd 2.5L AUTO be on gas than my current '98 4x4 3.0 MANUAL? I drive about 2600 miles per month, and would like to get better mileage. I am not ready to give up a bed, and have LOVED my ranger.

So I'm just wondering, between those two trucks will there be much of a difference? I don't know what the gears are in the 2.5; mine has 3.73s. I'm not looking to be convinced one way or the other, or to be told that I should look at something totally different. Just as objective as you can be, how much of a difference is there?

 

[TheTopher]

Maybe 2-4 mpg if that. Look around for a 2wd stick 2.3 or 2.5 and you'll be looking at a much larger improvement.



I feel your pain on the gas thing, I drive my company truck about 3000 miles a month and spend about $150 in gas a week. Good thing the company pays for that too.

When you're driving that much even 1mpg turns into almost ten bucks a week.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

if u go with a manual u will notice the difference.
almost all manual 2wd's have 3.73 gears

i did a comparison between 98 3.0 manual 4wd, 2.5 auto and 2.5 manual. in that order
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm


1998 Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD 15 city, 20 hwy, 17 combined

1998 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 18 city, 23 hwy, 20 combined

1998 Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD 19 city, 24 hwy, 21 combined

 

[partsguy84823]

Thanks guys. Keep the opinions coming!

Yeah, my miles are all personal, so really saving ANYTHING would be great. I'm just trying to get a real-world feel.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

my brother has a 00 3.0 manual 2wd, and i notice the difference with my 99 2.5 manual.
now if u really want to save gas go for a 01+ 2.3 with 5spd
that thing really saves gas, and has more power than the old 2.3/2.5 lima.
it doesnt has the truck engine "sound" and "feeling" tho