Got rid of my red ranger... Going green and getting better gas mileage

[pillen140]

yep, thats right. getting rid of my red ranger and going green. im getting 14.5 mpg and need to do something about it.

 

[nitrofan1]

yep, thats right. getting rid of my red ranger and going green.

As in a Green Ranger or as in Hybrid?

 

[adsm08]

Hybrid?

How is that more eco-friendly?

Aside from the fact that my V-6 AWD Escape is only getting about 5 MPG less than a Hybrid and doesn't have that nasty-to-produce battery in it.

 

[Cummins_Ranger]

go diesel! im surprised rangers get such sucky mpg. my 4 ton pig gets 12-14 depending on weather and driving.

 

[pillen140]

As in a Green Ranger or as in Hybrid?

DAMN! YOU RUINED MY SURPRISE! and i got new spark plugs and wires to solve my mpg issue. lol. also a step side now.

 

[adsm08]

Somehow I doubt that will be any better on gas.

 

[pillen140]

lol, idk... im counting on an extra 10-12 mpg.



and incase that color looks familiar... which it doesnt in pictures......

 

[Jay W]

lol, idk... im counting on an extra 10-12 mpg.

Not a chance.

 

[Will]

How is that more eco-friendly?

Aside from the fact that my V-6 AWD Escape is only getting about 5 MPG less than a Hybrid and doesn't have that nasty-to-produce battery in it.

Then what hybrid? My brother averages 48 in his Prius and does mostly interstate commute. I average 40 in my Tdi VW but almost never go on the highway. I get mid 50s on the highway. I can fill the tank and go to Dayton and back and the needle is still on full. Your V6 Escape is not in this league. There might be an Escape hybrid which isn't a full hybrid and your Escape comes close to that. But your Escape doesn't come within 5mpg of a full hybrid like the Prius.

You want to hack on efficient vehicles. I have lots of inefficient ones. I have to have them and use them and hate them. I love my VW because I only put gas in it every 6 weeks or so. It's great to have a little car that is almost free to drive.

 

[Joe_Roofer]

So you painted your truck, tuned it up and got a stepside bed? Green like Steve Mcqueen! Looks real good man!!!

 

[det107]

It's great to have a little car that is almost free to drive.

The feeling is mutual !! I used to drive a 82' Toyota Tercel. It was dependable & economical-

 

[pillen140]

Then what hybrid? My brother averages 48 in his Prius and does mostly interstate commute. I average 40 in my Tdi VW but almost never go on the highway. I get mid 50s on the highway. I can fill the tank and go to Dayton and back and the needle is still on full. Your V6 Escape is not in this league. There might be an Escape hybrid which isn't a full hybrid and your Escape comes close to that. But your Escape doesn't come within 5mpg of a full hybrid like the Prius.

You want to hack on efficient vehicles. I have lots of inefficient ones. I have to have them and use them and hate them. I love my VW because I only put gas in it every 6 weeks or so. It's great to have a little car that is almost free to drive.

thats only like 35 more mpg than mine on the highway.... i dont get all the fuss, lol.

 

[pillen140]

So you painted your truck, tuned it up and got a stepside bed? Green like Steve Mcqueen! Looks real good man!!!

and thanks!