I call BS (30 MPG Ford Explorer)

[d0sitmatr]

that is no excuse mate, I have several friends who are deaf and their spelling/grammar is impeccable.
matter of fact, they take extra precautions to do so simply due to that very fact.
and again, if you dont have the respect for this community to take the time for proper grammar, then why should we have enough respect for you to believe your claims, especially when you have been asked to provide some form of proof, yet you retort with ambivalence.

its like you pass me on the street one day, and ask how Im doing and I start yelling at you for being so polite.

[Lazarus]

I always wonder when I see big numbers like that if they are using E85 and cooking the book so to speak and only counting the gasoline in the equation.

[Milwaukee]

How I get 25 mpg out Explorer that are 17 years old. But most time I have no time so I see mostly 21-23 at 65 mph with my foot. Cruise Control doesn't do good on gas maybe 19-20.

When I bought used. It get 9.

Remove auto hub's mechanical because it stuck in 4wd It went up 12.

New 2 oxygen sensors 13.5-14

Replaced MAF sensor that improve to 15-16. Old one was bad

Air tires to max psi that say on tire I think 44 psi. Didn't notice little maybe.5-1

Replaced all exhaust system because cat converters were clogged badly from carbon. That DRAMATIC IMPROVE to 21 mpg on Highway without vacuum gauge

Vacuum Gauge is #1 important list for try save gas.

25 mpg on highway only happened during summer since we on winter blend so we see 19-20 but have bad head gasket so it basically run little lose power so I am on gas pedal slightly more than I do in summer.

[Milwaukee]

For now I am keep my eye for 2wd explorer with 3.55.

My explorer have 3.73 it TOO slow on highway 55 mph at 1,800 rpm 70 mph I believe around 2,500-2,700

[Joenavy85]

you never know, my optimum speed for mileage in my jeep liberty (cd=~0.41) is around 65-70mph so gearing could be a big part. my tc locks around 45 but it's low on the torque band and picks up nicely after 60

[alohaspirit]

Originally Posted by Milwaukee

How I get 25 mpg out Explorer that are 17 years old. But most time I have no time so I see mostly 21-23 at 65 mph with my foot. Cruise Control doesn't do good on gas maybe 19-20.

When I bought used. It get 9.

Remove auto hub's mechanical because it stuck in 4wd It went up 12.

New 2 oxygen sensors 13.5-14

Replaced MAF sensor that improve to 15-16. Old one was bad

Air tires to max psi that say on tire I think 44 psi. Didn't notice little maybe.5-1

Replaced all exhaust system because cat converters were clogged badly from carbon. That DRAMATIC IMPROVE to 21 mpg on Highway without vacuum gauge

Vacuum Gauge is #1 important list for try save gas.

25 mpg on highway only happened during summer since we on winter blend so we see 19-20 but have bad head gasket so it basically run little lose power so I am on gas pedal slightly more than I do in summer.

by chance, are you russian?

[Milwaukee]

Originally Posted by alohaspirit

by chance, are you russian?

No

But my 1 language is ASL so it get alot to translator to English.

[Joenavy85]

"1/8 tank left after 517 miles" 1/8th of a tank according to what?

[d0sitmatr]

Originally Posted by Milwaukee

For now I am keep my eye for 2wd explorer with 3.55.

My explorer have 3.73 it TOO slow on highway 55 mph at 1,800 rpm 70 mph I believe around 2,500-2,700

well, if you get the exploder with the 3.55's your going to see a drop of RPM and it will improve your FE, but you will still be slow.

my old 99 3.0L ranger's RPm @ 80mph (only comparison I can remember off the top of my head) was 2900, it had the 4 spd auto w/ OD.
I had a few mods for better air flow and still could barely pull out 25mpg hwy. if drafting a semi, I could get upwards of 27mpg, but around where I live, its not easy staying behind one as they dont stay on the road long.

which is why Im skeptical of anyone's claims of a heavier vehicle that has a bigger engine, getting better FE than I was able to accomplish.

[Milwaukee]

I understand what you mean

My Explorer weight 4,600 lb. That was weight at Ford's scale it their rule when we enter and out.

Problem with my tires they are highway but it supposed to be thin but mine look like FAT dragster tire. Tire shop say that is Factory size. I believe 235/75/15.

Oh by way my hood on explorer weight nearby 75 or more. Explorer from 1995-2003 have light hood so that could explain how he got 30 mpg due less weight.

I have this annoy tailgate so close to me I could notice vacuum gauge raise about 4 psi it show me I have VERY BAD back drag on rear end. I could got 3 mpg improve if I fix rear door to more efficient in air flow.

I need figure out how to improve this one. That isn't mine. It was from Google's search image since I didn't have picture of rear.