better gas millage

[jamesberk]

I've got a v6 2.8 automatic (3 speed)
how can i get better gas millage out of it.

 

[shane96ranger]

Well, there's the obvious. Spark Plugs, Plug wires, Cap & Rotor, Fuel Filter, Air Filter, Oil Change, Properly Inflated Tires, Properly Adjusted Timing.

Tried any of these?

 

[jamesberk]

basically all except fuel filter and cab and rotor

 

[shane96ranger]

What mpg's are you getting? Factory claims were 15/17mpg according to www.fueleconomy.gov

 

[Big Jim M]

If it's not missing out and popping and jumping then the only hope you have is changing your driving style..or using shorter tires.
Big JIm

 

[strvger]

or, you could switch to a 5 speed manual tranny. too many problems with the A4LD to swap that in. mine with the 5 speed gets 21+mpg cruising on the freeway at around 65mph. just my $.02.

 

[5.0B2]

When my '84 BII had that engine and transmission, I could get 23-25mpg by driving it at 55 on the highway (It was built in days of the 55mph speed limit -maybe that had some bearing on the driveline design) faster or slower speeds brought the mileage down to around 16-18.

 

[Hotrodlincoln]

I've got a v6 2.8 automatic (3 speed)
how can i get better gas millage out of it.

You can run a leaner jet. Have you ever rebuilt the carb? What mileage are you currently getting? Are you still running the sock EECIV engine control system? If so a Duraspark swap would also help.