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Thinking about gas... and bronco IIs


well bronco II seems like it would get good enough millage. but then theres maintenance and extra insurance and registration, bah, maybe i should just bend over and forget about gas cost.

why can only old bronco's get propane kits? i was thinking about them but i would need one that can be switched form propane to gas and back, because i heard propane has trouble starting in cold weather.

bah, i keep changing my mind, gonna be a long 10 months for this lease to end.
 
from what I've read, you can only convert carburated (sp?) engines...
But hey look at the brightside: at least your commuter has airbags.
 
from what I've read, you can only convert carburated (sp?) engines...
But hey look at the brightside: at least your commuter has airbags.

not sure about that. my dad's motor home is based on a 2002 E-450 and it can switch between gas a propane. I'm assuming its fuel injection.
 
is that gas or diesel? cuz I heard that propane helps diesel combustion... :dntknw:
 
I would look into getting a smaller car. I sold my B2 and bought a ford Contour. I average 31 mpg. The best I have gotton so far was 34 and the worst was 26. My check engine light has been on for an o2 sensor and egr system since I bought it. My bronco 2 wouldn't even come close to that and this thing pays for itself.
 
I had a similar problem with my 4 banger Ranger...was spending close to $20 a day round trip ($400 a month just for gas) and bought a Sidekick...best move I ever made...still working on the new improved Ranger and might put that on the road cause the insurance is like 1/2 what I pay for the Zuki...

My suggestion would be this...don't fill up your tank...hauling a full tank of gas is more weight...you may have to half fill the tank more often, but it does actually save on gas over the long haul...the other thing would be to reduce the vehicle weight as much as possible without tossing your passenger seat...if you have those jump seats in your truck you can remove them and save about 100-200 lbs...extra tools, or other things that you don't really need to haul around should be removed too...

And I will just repeat what others have said...if you go with an older vehicle that may be less reliable then you may end up with more problems than you bargained for...

Anyways, hope you figure out a good solution for this...
 
I had a similar problem with my 4 banger Ranger...was spending close to $20 a day round trip ($400 a month just for gas) and bought a Sidekick...best move I ever made...still working on the new improved Ranger and might put that on the road cause the insurance is like 1/2 what I pay for the Zuki...

My suggestion would be this...don't fill up your tank...hauling a full tank of gas is more weight...you may have to half fill the tank more often, but it does actually save on gas over the long haul...the other thing would be to reduce the vehicle weight as much as possible without tossing your passenger seat...if you have those jump seats in your truck you can remove them and save about 100-200 lbs...extra tools, or other things that you don't really need to haul around should be removed too...

And I will just repeat what others have said...if you go with an older vehicle that may be less reliable then you may end up with more problems than you bargained for...

Anyways, hope you figure out a good solution for this...

I see these guys who don't work construction or anything that have these huge, heavy toolboxes on their pick ups for no reason. I just shake my head.
 
I see these guys who don't work construction or anything that have these huge, heavy toolboxes on their pick ups for no reason. I just shake my head.

Oh, yes...seen that too...I even took my tailgate off because the thing weighs about 100 lbs...I do put it back on for winter driving and sometimes throw a bit of weight in for traction...but you really can't get around that with slippery roads...

The only problem I've found with it being too light is washboard roads...tends to go a bit sideways sometimes...but that just adds to the fun of driving...
 
well bronco II seems like it would get good enough millage. but then theres maintenance and extra insurance and registration, bah, maybe i should just bend over and forget about gas cost.

Thats your best bet. Honestly, the Ranger isn't that bad on fuel. You're not driving a F-350. How much would you spend on a small car to save gas ?? Minimum $5000.00 for something decent. That 5 grand will buy alot of fuel for the Ranger. At the end of the lease, get something else if you want.

why can only old bronco's get propane kits? i was thinking about them but i would need one that can be switched form propane to gas and back, because i heard propane has trouble starting in cold weather.

I had a 78 F-150 that was on propane. I never plugged in the block heater unless it was going to be -30 C. Started everytime, and I mean everytime up to that temp without plugging it in.
 
Thats your best bet. Honestly, the Ranger isn't that bad on fuel. You're not driving a F-350. How much would you spend on a small car to save gas ?? Minimum $5000.00 for something decent. That 5 grand will buy alot of fuel for the Ranger. At the end of the lease, get something else if you want.



I had a 78 F-150 that was on propane. I never plugged in the block heater unless it was going to be -30 C. Started everytime, and I mean everytime up to that temp without plugging it in.

Bent Bolt, not to go off topic but how do you get away driving a small pick up in Alberta? I know a couple guys who work in the oil patch in Alberta and BC. They come down where I live to ride bulls. I live near NYC but several casinos have bullriding. They laugh at my Ranger and call it a Tonka truck. They do like my F250 though.
 
i'm one of those people with a tool box :). i work construction but i keep my tools in my back seat. i keep ratchets, tow ropes, bungee cords, booster cables, etc in the tool box. not necessary for everyday use, but i do need that stuff on weekends.

i know what you mean aboutalberta and trucks, there are way more 4 door super duties than explores
 
Bent Bolt, not to go off topic but how do you get away driving a small pick up in Alberta? I know a couple guys who work in the oil patch in Alberta and BC. They come down where I live to ride bulls. I live near NYC but several casinos have bullriding. They laugh at my Ranger and call it a Tonka truck. They do like my F250 though.

LOL !!! Easy. I don't care what anyone thinks of the truck (s) I drive. Never have, never will.

Actually, no one has ever given me a hard time about it. And if they did, see above !
 

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