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hat_man · 09-08-2010, 07:56 PM

As I have said before I am not a "car guy". Just a guy trying to get the most out of what I have and improve when I can afford.

That being said, how can I tell what gears are in my rear-end? (I know I am leaving myself wide open for "rear end" jokes, but I'm willing to take the risk.) Is it listed somewhere? Something to look for in physical design? I am at a loss. I had read a few places on the net that some people were seeing good to better MPG with 3.08 (?) gears in their Ford Rangers. Mine is a 2.3L with a 5-speed manual w/OD. Is there any truth in there? Maybe that's what I have now, I don't know. I see great mileage, but there is always room for improvement. My little Ranger see about 80% highway and the only real in-town driving is short trips to run errands.

Thanks for the help.

09-08-2010, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
hat_man Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 475 Oh Deer - '03 Ford Ranger XL 90 day: 33.97 mpg (US) Thanks: 55 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts	Which gears in my rear end? As I have said before I am not a "car guy". Just a guy trying to get the most out of what I have and improve when I can afford. That being said, how can I tell what gears are in my rear-end? (I know I am leaving myself wide open for "rear end" jokes, but I'm willing to take the risk.) Is it listed somewhere? Something to look for in physical design? I am at a loss. I had read a few places on the net that some people were seeing good to better MPG with 3.08 (?) gears in their Ford Rangers. Mine is a 2.3L with a 5-speed manual w/OD. Is there any truth in there? Maybe that's what I have now, I don't know. I see great mileage, but there is always room for improvement. My little Ranger see about 80% highway and the only real in-town driving is short trips to run errands. Thanks for the help.