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I have a 2004 Ford Expedition 5.4 l Eddie Bauer. I am using 8.8 MPG which I find to much. What sould I check to reduce my gas consumption to a normal level?
A good tuneup is a good place to start.
Spark Plugs, PCV, and air filter. Check for vacuum leaks, clean your MAF, and IAC, check coolent level,
Followed by pulling diagnostic codes, some places like autozone will pull them for free.
Get the codes we can better help you then.
if you have over 100,000 miles its time to replace O2 sensors. They're kinda expensive to replace all four, but with mileage like that, if they are the cause it wouldn't take long to make your money back.
I'd pull codes before replacing them and try all the other stuff mentioned above first!
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2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
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Do you have aftermarket rims and/or tires?Keep your tires inflated to the proper psi. and remember tire pressure changes approx 1 psi for ever 10 degrees temp change.
Why don't you post that article on 35% better mileage with just one foot.?
Other than making sure the engine is in top shape, that has to be the biggest/worst issue with poor mileage.
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BroncoJoe19
2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
I'm not a professional mechanic, take my suggestions with a grain of salt, or a cup of coffee
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Why don't you post that article on 35% better mileage with just one foot.?
Other than making sure the engine is in top shape, that has to be the biggest/worst issue with poor mileage.
Joe's right. I'm not saying there aren't issues with your vehicle, but driver habits are the biggest cause of bad gas mileage.
I first learned what a difference driving style can make when I had my first Explorer. It had the trip computer and with it the gas mileage readout. It taught me to drive conservatively. I could get 3-4 more MPG by driving it gently than by driving it like everyone else on the road.
I've carried that over to my Excursion. It's a very heavy beast, but I can still get 12mpg or better in city driving if I'm careful. If I'm not I get 9.x.
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2005 Excursion XLT 4x4 with 5.4 3V & 4R100
1989 F250 XLT Lariat SuperCab 4x2 with 460 & C6
1987 Crown Vic Two Door with 5.0 & AOD
1986 Yamaha V-Twin Virago 1100
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Thank you all for your advices. You all all right and I will consider all the ways. Some more details. The mileages is about 51,000 miles. I am using the car in a town. Actually I am in Brazzaville(Congo), very hot rough environment (bad roads, bad drivers, bad everything!!!).
Thank you all for your advices. You all all right and I will consider all the ways. Some more details. The mileages is about 51,000 miles. I am using the car in a town. Actually I am in Brazzaville(Congo), very hot rough environment (bad roads, bad drivers, bad everything!!!).
It's going to be tough to get much better mileage than you're getting. The worst thing for mileage is stop and go. You have bad drivers to dodge, potholes to slow down for, etc.
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2005 Excursion XLT 4x4 with 5.4 3V & 4R100
1989 F250 XLT Lariat SuperCab 4x2 with 460 & C6
1987 Crown Vic Two Door with 5.0 & AOD
1986 Yamaha V-Twin Virago 1100
For my sanity, please try to use punctuation and capitalization. I try to help the people who post, but it's impossible to do when the post is indecipherable.
I purchased my 02 Expedition in 04 used, use it for business, I adveraged 10.1 to 10.2 MPG according to the computer. I replaced the plugs with Iridium Plugs 6 months ago, now I read 11.3 to 11.4 MPG. It seemed to peak off at those numbers, still a reasonable gain. I continuously carry a lot of weight, (Materials, Tools, Fully Loaded) When we were at $4.00 a gallon, gaining a mile per gallon sure adds up.
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2002 Ford Expedition EB 5.4L 4x4 90K
1996 Ford Bronco EB 5.0L 4x4 185K
1985 Ford Bronco EB 5.7L 4x4 265K
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