I call BS (30 MPG Ford Explorer)

[UFO]

My Jeep Liberty is a comparable vehicle. It gets 30mpg at 60-65 with no modifications except it has a DIESEL engine.

[darcane]

My wife had a '96 Explorer with the OHV 4.0L and 2WD. On my best behavior, I managed 19mpg on straight highway driving at about 60mph. And about 16mpg in mixed driving. That thing was a dog.

This guy has the SOHC 4.0L and some mods that should benefit mpg. I can see it being possible, but unlikely. And highly unlikely at 70mph.

Mike

[slowmover]

Latest road trip:
515 miles total
avg speed on way uo - 71.2
avg speed on return - 81.6
150 miles driven around town

MPG - 26.8

This was (except the in town leg) with 4 adults, 10 scuba tanks and all personal dive equipment



And gasoline was $1.39/gl (2002 post)

My first thought is: Where are the similar spec'd Exploders driven by others in similar climate/terrain showing similar numbers? No need for exactitude, just ballpark similar.

Our stock straight-six 2WD 2001 Jeep Cherokee would do 22 at 70. An Exploder is larger, heavier and doubtfully more fuel efficient, especially loaded to the gills with people & gear, flying down the road at over 75 mph.

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[Phantom]

I know how he is doing it HHO!
Here is the link to all his mods.
Aldive's Mileage Monster - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

[Arragonis]

He won't be able to prove it I'm afraid

Unfortunately Aldive is no longer with us any more, so read his words of wisdom and absorb it

EDIT :

RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten!

[d0sitmatr]

ouch, I didnt read that

also, with him using HHO I now believe his mileage. its something I might look into for the Xterra (brick on wheels....)

[UFO]

Originally Posted by d0sitmatr

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also, with him using HHO I now believe his mileage. its something I might look into for the Xterra (brick on wheels....)

Really? I thought it was a joke. And now, after reading it, Aldive was on to a few tricks, but I am not quite convinced he really got the mileage he claims. The HHO thing nails it though.

[d0sitmatr]

im going to do a lot of research about it, but if it truly is as simple as he made it look then I cant see why it wouldnt be a viable option.
if I can make the Xterra get 30mpg hwy, Id be ecstatic !

[Frank Lee]

HHO- you're freekin kidding me right?

[Arragonis]

For the uninitiated what is HHO ?

Feel free to point and stare and the new kid...