MPG tricks

[got3fords]

There's already an average MPG in the sub menu...I use the second trip OD for oil change reminder...

Yes, but over what range, period is that one calculated?

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[Msfitoy]

Yes, but over what range, period is that one calculated?

I think as long as you haven't reset it, it keeps up the average...so if you've never touched it, then it's the lifetime average MPG...

 

[5thranger]

Really, I am ok with high teens on mpg, but it is cool to see that jump when on a trip to the mid 20s. The last tank of combined driving was 23.2

 

[got3fords]

I think as long as you haven't reset it, it keeps up the average...so if you've never touched it, then it's the lifetime average MPG...

Oh, I guess I never thought about it being resettable.

 

[Bullet]

 

[Retirednavy2010]

Hi All - Just got back from a 2500 mile road trip and averaged 21.2 MPG. Honestly that's the best I've done. The tonneau cover helped. Cruise control helped as well as keeping speed around/under 75 MPH. Tires at 35/36 PSI. Anyone else have their hyper mileing tips?
Thanks!

How are you checking your mileage? The mpg shown on the dash is questionable at best. My last fill up said 20.3 mpg in town, actual calculated was 19.6 mpg. Best I've even seen in town was 20.7. Road trip gave me 23.2 at 72mph.

 

[Friday yet?]

I like saving money as much (probably more) than anyone. But it's a darn truck and they're not meant for getting great gas mileage. Saving 1-2 mpg isn't going to make any significant difference. Lift it, drive it, work it, enjoy it and if you want good mpg buy a Prius. ?

OMG preach it!!!! My thoughts exactly!

 

[canyonslicker]

I just took a ride in my neighbors cyberbeast truck. He’s getting 19 mpg equivalent. Very nice ride but so much for EV economy. No I don’t want one just a comparison in mpg.. I’ll stick to my 22 mpg average..

 

[Friday yet?]

I started using the fuelly app about 3-4 months after I got my truck. Always buy Shell 93 octane. Per the app, I've now filled up 75 times, total of 907.28 gallons. Lowest mpg = 16.832, highest mpg = 25.171 with an overall average of 21.564 mpg.

I bought a Ranger with the Tremor package because that is what I wanted. While I definitely paid attention to the truck's 19 MPG EPA rating, I did not even hesitate during the buying process. At no point did I buy a truck with the intention of worrying about how to increase the mpg. As to my mileage to date, I have ZERO complaints. Damn fine truck. I continue to be very happy with it... mileage and all.

 

[JimG_AZ]

I find that when I don't have to stop, my mileage is 20+. Stopping at lights is what drops me to 16-17. My trick? Run all the red lights.

Seriously though, I just deal with the mileage I am dealt.

That is what I see too. I have a 7 mile commute to work in stop and go traffic. 16-17 mpg is the norm. Put it on the highway and I'm around 20 mpg. I have a FX4 with the Tremor tires/wheels and a leveling kit.

 

[TJC]

Hi All - Just got back from a 2500 mile road trip and averaged 21.2 MPG. Honestly that's the best I've done. The tonneau cover helped. Cruise control helped as well as keeping speed around/under 75 MPH. Tires at 35/36 PSI. Anyone else have their hyper mileing tips?
Thanks!

Cruising at 65mph nets me 26-27 mpg. The truck is stock height, AC on, and a 4x4 SCab Sport with an Undercover hard cover on the bed. Only got 25 at 75mph on a 675 mile trip including the 2500' hills in I-81 in PA.

I do use synthetics in diffs, xfer case, and engine. Tire pressure 34psi.

 

[TJC]

I find that when I don't have to stop, my mileage is 20+. Stopping at lights is what drops me to 16-17. My trick? Run all the red lights.

Seriously though, I just deal with the mileage I am dealt.

I am sure altitude hurts mileage significantly.

 

[Hulk337]

Plan your drives when the sun (or moon) is low on the horizon and only drive towards it's general direction (tacking like sailboats) to maximize the gravitational assist...just as importantly, avoid roads that go uphill...

Yes I tried to use the tidal force too but didn't see much difference

 

[Hulk337]

yes and sometimes you just gotta make good time!

 

[Hulk337]

Manufacturers spend huge bucks to get the best MPG possible, and hundreds of hours in the wind tunnel. Fine for not meeting the CAFE requirement are crazy expensive. For example, Stellantis' fine this year is $295M, GM and Ford are not far behind. Little things make a difference. It's my understanding the "lip" on the tailgate increases MPG by about 1/2 MPG. Anything that upsets the airflow, such as ski racks on the roof or bug deflectors, effects your milage.

I no longer have my '19 Ranger, but I live 35 miles from the nearest retail store, including groceries. When not in a hurry and even tho the limit was 70, I'll drive 60-65. In experimenting with various speeds, it seems once above 65 MPG begins to measurably drop. Between 60-65 my '19 would get upper 20s, the max for one tank was 30, but normal was 26-27. At 75 milage was typically 22-24. Many of the early miles on the truck were in Sport mode and milage was about 2 MPG less.

Yes - I saw a big big drop over 75...

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