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Better MPG on a 04 with 4.0 any help!

Old Jan 14, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Default Better MPG on a 04 with 4.0 any help!

i have done the k&n filter. i'm getting 15 or so, this includes highway. i have just bought the truck it has 41k on but it is in excl. shape. any ideas on how to get better mpg.
 
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Default RE: Better MPG on a 04 with 4.0 any help!

With 41k on it i would suggest getting the fuel injectors cleaned. Start there and see if you notice a difference. To get the full benefits of the K&N you bought, look into a high-flow exhaust system. Personally i would save my money on the exhaust though because its gonna be around $300+, and you can buy alot of gas for that price. Did you buy just the K&N filter or the entire Kit?New plugs, wires, etc. also may help improve the mileage.
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Default RE: Better MPG on a 04 with 4.0 any help!

Less pressure on the gas pedal helps too. Street tires, as tall as possible (thin too)but don't accelerate hard for it stresses the tranny,u -joints.
 
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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i have a 97 ford explorer and i am getting about 19 mpg city and about 20 to 22 mpg highway. i have not done anything to the motor. all it takes is good driving habbits. like when you are goin up a hill dont hit it to the floor to gut up the hill faster just try to keep it under 2000 rpm. when you are taking off from a complete stop try to keep the rpms under 2000 rpms. that is how i get better gas milage.
 
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