How to Improve MPG in a Ford Ranger 4.0L
The Ford Ranger 4.0L comes with a six-cylinder manual or automatic transmission in either two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The two-wheel drive model gets an average of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 20 on the highway, and the four-wheel drive model gets an average of 14 in the city and 17 on the highway, according to fueleconomy.gov. By changing your driving style and staying current on maintenance, you can increase your Ford Ranger's miles per gallon.
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Stay up to date on all Ford Ranger maintenance, which includes oil changes every 3,000 miles. Keeping your engine and transmission healthy is one of the best ways to improve and maintain your miles per gallon (see Resources).
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Change your driving style. Accelerate slowly rather than slamming on the gas pedal, and use the cruise control on the highway. If you can anticipate upcoming stops, take your foot off the gas pedal and glide to a stop rather than pressing hard on the brakes.
If your Ford Ranger has a manual transmission, shift into high gears at lower speeds. This will cause the engine to turn less and will result in higher miles per gallon. -
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Remove all excess weight from the back of the Ranger. Although trucks are meant for hauling, extra weight in the back weighs down the truck and makes the engine work harder.
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Keep your tires inflated. Check your tires at least once a month or before long trips. Tires will typically lose several pounds of pressure per month--more in hot weather.
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Avoid driving during peak traffic times where your Ranger will spend time idling on the freeway. Idling burns gas but does not move the truck anywhere.
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