MPG is on the RISE

[JoedOH]

I just turned 900 miles today and I'm getting 21.0 according to the average fuel on the vehicle. This is a Lariat Super Crew cab, I'm running high test from Sunoco.

Sponsored

 

[Srgraham1]

2100 miles. Lifetime trip on truck reads 21.8 (includes towing 4500 lbs) last 150 miles trip is reading 24.2. All of my driving is mixed highway city between 35 and 75 mph. Crew cab 4x4 stx trim. Run occasional 93 octane tank through but recent trip data is all 87. No bed cover and original oil still. I'm happy with this result and I dont drive hard but dont hesitate to use the power to pass. Fun fact... the 18 gallon tank took 19.3 with 50 miles to e remaining when I filled up today. That's 20+ gallons by my math but it was completely topped.

 

[Code94sc]

I see a lot of us manually check the MPG. Are you using an APP or stubby pencil? I use Fuel Monitor App but I am always look for a better idea.

I use the Fuelly app

 

[Jerry Caldwell]

I just turned 900 miles today and I'm getting 21.0 according to the average fuel on the vehicle. This is a Lariat Super Crew cab, I'm running high test from Sunoco.

I have not received my Ranger yet (looks like early July), but I have lived with boosted cars for over 10 years. Besides the break in factor, your driving style has massive impact on MPG, especially with a boosted engine. When it goes into boost, even a little, your fuel mileage suffers. I know it is difficult, but if you work at smooth throttle input you will see much better mileage results. If you want to feel that power and torque you will be paying for it. You can also improve MPG by not using the cruise on hilly drives. In order to sustain your set speed going up a hill your turbo will produce a lot of boost and burn much more fuel.

 

[FX4Greg]

I see a lot of us manually check the MPG. Are you using an APP or stubby pencil? I use Fuel Monitor App but I am always look for a better idea.

I use an app called "FillUp-gas mileage log" to track my mileage.

 

[MT19RANGER]

I see a lot of us manually check the MPG. Are you using an APP or stubby pencil? I use Fuel Monitor App but I am always look for a better idea.

I use GasBuddy to track my fuel stops and also can see prices all over when traveling.

 

[Hounddog409]

2100 miles. Lifetime trip on truck reads 21.8 (includes towing 4500 lbs) last 150 miles trip is reading 24.2. All of my driving is mixed highway city between 35 and 75 mph. Crew cab 4x4 stx trim. Run occasional 93 octane tank through but recent trip data is all 87. No bed cover and original oil still. I'm happy with this result and I dont drive hard but dont hesitate to use the power to pass. Fun fact... the 18 gallon tank took 19.3 with 50 miles to e remaining when I filled up today. That's 20+ gallons by my math but it was completely topped.

looks like your Engine light is on, and apparently there is a ninja close by.......

be careful.

 

[DrRoger]

I use GasBuddy to track my fuel stops and also can see prices all over when traveling.

I use Gas Buddy when traveling to find reasonable priced gas.

 

[JoedOH]

I have not received my Ranger yet (looks like early July), but I have lived with boosted cars for over 10 years. Besides the break in factor, your driving style has massive impact on MPG, especially with a boosted engine. When it goes into boost, even a little, your fuel mileage suffers. I know it is difficult, but if you work at smooth throttle input you will see much better mileage results. If you want to feel that power and torque you will be paying for it. You can also improve MPG by not using the cruise on hilly drives. In order to sustain your set speed going up a hill your turbo will produce a lot of boost and burn much more fuel.

I have been keeping my foot out of it as I figured that is where it will drink fuel heavily. This is my first boosted vehicle so it is a little bit of a learning experience. For most of my city driving the vehicle seems to have enough power without a heavy foot.

 

[RedlandRanger]

I have been keeping my foot out of it as I figured that is where it will drink fuel heavily. This is my first boosted vehicle so it is a little bit of a learning experience. For most of my city driving the vehicle seems to have enough power without a heavy foot.

I've noticed the same thing - the engine is torquey enough to not need a heavy foot as long as you don't want/need to accelerate really quickly. I'm learning how to drive it with a lighter foot most of the time and my mileage is getting better. I honestly think that is where the majority of poor mileage comes from - a heavy foot - and believe me, I understand how hard it is not to spool up those turbos....

 

[JoedOH]

I've noticed the same thing - the engine is torquey enough to not need a heavy foot as long as you don't want/need to accelerate really quickly. I'm learning how to drive it with a lighter foot most of the time and my mileage is getting better. I honestly think that is where the majority of poor mileage comes from - a heavy foot - and believe me, I understand how hard it is not to spool up those turbos....

Another thing I do to help MPG is to use Sport mode sparingly. I noticed something yesterday about Sport mode, it doesn't turn the engine off when I stop. At least it didn't when I used it yesterday.

Also noticed after yesterday's trip the MPG is still climbing, it is now up to 21.2. I'm curious to see just how much higher it will go.

Sponsored