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46 messages, Last post on Feb 23, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 19, 2006 7:33 am) 31-10.5/15 tires a/c compressor runs no matter what you do so winter/summer dose not seem to make much difference i get 13.8 mpg average i have a 3500lbs camper and that dose not make a difference |
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at over 2200 meters above sea level I get around 17 mpg in city driving, havent taken it on the highway yet. 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with 39 000 miles on a V6 4.0 200hp engine.
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Replying to: zevoruko (May 25, 2007 3:16 pm)
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Replying to: fordson (Jul 30, 2007 11:35 pm)
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Replying to: coach8 (Jun 15, 2007 10:01 pm) I have an 11 mile commute to work, little to no traffic. In the last few days, my 11 mile drive uses a quarter tank of gas! I have checked the standard stuff, ie; fuel filter, pump, fuel injectors, air filter etc. and there is no leak. What could be causing the absolute crappy gas milege?? Any advice is greatly appreciated. 
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Replying to: scinlaeca (Aug 29, 2007 1:06 pm) It still has the original Michelin 235/75R15 tires on it but after 6 years its time to change them. That bring in 2 questions: 1)Is it possible to install thinner tires.. maybe like 215 or 205 if i respect the original height? -Would this make the vehicle any less safe? -Would they fit the original rims? -Would gas mileage really be reduced a little bit? None of the tires are too worn (Explorer was only driven 40K miles on them) yet the tires are 6 years old but only the front ones have little cracks on the side which make me uncomfortable to take the Explorer on the highway (usually drive only in city traffic). 2)The spare tire is brand new cause its never been used ... yet its been down under the Explorer for 6 years. If I only want to change the front tires for the moment could i use the spare and only buy a second tire or is it too dangerous and i should change all tires? Thanks for the help!!!!
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Replying to: zevoruko (Jul 29, 2007 8:03 pm) I'm curious. What makes you think your mileage will change? tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: scinlaeca (Aug 29, 2007 1:06 pm)
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Replying to: zevoruko (Aug 01, 2007 6:15 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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