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Gas Mileage - 11/15/2007 7:36:30 PM    batmanofasheville   Posts: 7 Score: 0 Joined: 11/15/2007 Status: offline I just bought a 2003 Excursion with the V10 engine and love it by the way. However I am trying to see if there is anyway to boost my gas mileage. Right now I am getting 13-14mpg in the city and 18-20mpg on the highway. Any suggestions? Post #: 1

RE: Gas Mileage - 11/22/2007 2:26:43 PM    codtraps   Posts: 2 Score: 0 Joined: 11/22/2007 Status: offline Try using a K & N airfilter, that will save you a bit but remember it is a V-10  (in reply to batmanofasheville) Post #: 2

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/5/2007 4:16:15 PM    BRETM   Official Site Sponsor Posts: 257 Score: 0 Joined: 11/9/2007 Status: offline If your truck, needs a tune up it will also affect you mileage. _____________________________ www.discountedgenuinefordparts.com (in reply to codtraps) Post #: 3

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/17/2007 1:03:38 AM    batmanofasheville   Posts: 7 Score: 0 Joined: 11/15/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the info. However, a K&N filter will raise by horsepower by 12 @ 4150rpm. I'm wondering if spending almost $300 will pay off in the long run. I mean I do not want to spend $300 if it is only going to increase my gas milage by a couple of gallons per mile. (in reply to batmanofasheville) Post #: 4

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/17/2007 8:48:24 PM    94Blk5.0   Posts: 60 Score: 0 Joined: 8/11/2007 Status: offline A K&N filter (not intake) will cost about $40-50. Your best bet may just to make sure you keep a clean paper filter in it. Don't forget tire pressure, oil/fluids, fuel filter, and plugs and wires( depending on how many miles are on it) A free flow muffler can help increase MPG, granted you don't drive it any harder to hear it. Also try to take it easy with the gas pedal as much as you can. You seem to be doing pretty good as is. _____________________________ 1994 Mustang GT Black/Tan 5speed A Few Bolt-ons 1996 F150 XLT RC/SB, 4X4 5.8, Auto 3.55's with Rear Posi Towing Package Other Fords in the Family: 1994 Taurus: 3.0 with 167K Miles 1995 Aerostar: 4.0 (in reply to batmanofasheville) Post #: 5

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/17/2007 10:03:53 PM    wisconsinwildman   Posts: 8 Score: 0 Joined: 10/18/2007 Status: offline You're doing pretty darn good getting that kind of mileage out of it.  I know a lot of 150's that aren't getting that, but  I'd agree with the other posters, tires and pressure, oil and definitely a good quality clean air filter.  Did anyone mention a new fuel filter, not sure how many miles you have on the truck.  If you do get it up to 17-18 lets us know what you did, I'll try the tricks on my 150 to get her over 20.  (in reply to 94Blk5.0) Post #: 6

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/19/2007 10:03:04 PM    batmanofasheville   Posts: 7 Score: 0 Joined: 11/15/2007 Status: offline Thanks, and it has 47,000 miles on it coming up for it 50,000 mile check and I will let everybody know what I have done if I get it increased. (in reply to wisconsinwildman) Post #: 7

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/21/2007 7:41:19 PM    griffithyears   Posts: 7 Score: 0 Joined: 10/28/2007 Status: offline Hey, I just got an '04 6.0 and I had a K&N on the Bronco that I traded in on it. Do they make a K&N for the Diesel or is the factory filter with the gauge on it the best way to go? Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) (in reply to batmanofasheville) Post #: 8

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/21/2007 7:55:35 PM    griffithyears   Posts: 7 Score: 0 Joined: 10/28/2007 Status: offline Woof!!! I just checked online with the K&N site and saw the price for the 6.0 air filter... I think I'll make a few car payments first before I can go for that one!!! (in reply to griffithyears) Post #: 9

RE: Gas Mileage - 12/27/2007 7:25:13 PM    batmanofasheville   Posts: 7 Score: 0 Joined: 11/15/2007 Status: offline Has anyone put dual exhaust on their Excursion. Or can you even put dual exhaust on a V-10? If so how did it effect your gas mileage? (in reply to griffithyears) Post #: 10

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