Gas Mileage
miss_my_aerostar
08-22-2006, 11:33 PM
Anybody have any tips on how to maximize my MPG? I have a '97 4.3L. I would appreciate any suggestions on aftermarket parts and adujstments and such that would make sure i'm going as far as possible on a tank of gas with this thing. Thanks
G8wood
08-23-2006, 07:56 AM
other than the obvious tune up stuff- like a K&N air filter (I got one four years ago, love it).
Run tire pressure at max rating on sidewall. Use cruise control where possible.
I use my control where ever I can run 40MPH or more without stop and go.
Highway, I get 22mpg if I go 55mph vs. 18 mpg @ 70mph
At higher speeds, keep windows closed and run AC or vent- dont carry more crap than you need when running around- you'll be limited always as youre shoving a big square faced box thru the air-
Narrower tires?
And finally why doesnt someone make a cool air intake like those ones I see for just about every make of ride out there?
Run tire pressure at max rating on sidewall. Use cruise control where possible.
I use my control where ever I can run 40MPH or more without stop and go.
Highway, I get 22mpg if I go 55mph vs. 18 mpg @ 70mph
At higher speeds, keep windows closed and run AC or vent- dont carry more crap than you need when running around- you'll be limited always as youre shoving a big square faced box thru the air-
Narrower tires?
And finally why doesnt someone make a cool air intake like those ones I see for just about every make of ride out there?
Blue Bowtie
08-23-2006, 08:56 AM
Proper alignment helps mileage. Synthetic fluids in the transfer case and both drive axles (on AWDs) can allow better mileage. Of course, synthetic in the crankcase helps, too.
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