Gas mileage down the drain???

[01BaRanger]

Was this always the case? Typically short trips like that kill MPG. The engine doesn't get a chance to warm up to operating temp before you arrive. I have a 3.0 and 60 miles on the highway will typically cost me about a quarter tank or so. According to EPA estimates (for whatever they're worth) the 3.0 and 4.0 get about the same mileage.


Have you ever checked your brakes to make sure they're not dragging? If you have an infrared temp gun you can point at the rims or calipers if you can see them and if they're dragging they'll be a big difference between left/right. You'd also notice a pull to one side when driving straight. There will also be a big difference between front/back, especially if you have rear drums.

Yes and no but I drive in low Rpms, rarely getting over 3k much less up to, and I've been averaging 30 miles to every quarter tank, that's driving like grandma and all, I do have a very slight slow gradual pull to the side but it's not always the same side

 

[01BaRanger]

If you meant that did I use a quarter tank do so few miles then yes but I guess that 60 miles was the higher end, I didn't realize until recently that I consistently use a full quarter tank after 30 miles


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