Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

forumguy · 12-14-2003, 05:48 AM

Got a new V6 Explorer back in September and was apalled by the horrendous gas milegage. So, says I, it'll get better as the engine breaks in. Now that I've got 3,500 miles on her, it's not gotten any better. I'm only getting around 13-14 on the highway and around 10mpg in town.

My old '86 Jeep V6 got more like 14 around town and nearly 18 on the highway. I suppose that might have been better because it was lighter, right?

Just curious to know if my experience is unusual and if anybody has found a solution. Should I bring this back to the dealer for some kind of adjustment?

Signed,
Guzzler

12-14-2003, 05:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
forumguy Insane	Ford Explorer Suck Gas! Got a new V6 Explorer back in September and was apalled by the horrendous gas milegage. So, says I, it'll get better as the engine breaks in. Now that I've got 3,500 miles on her, it's not gotten any better. I'm only getting around 13-14 on the highway and around 10mpg in town. My old '86 Jeep V6 got more like 14 around town and nearly 18 on the highway. I suppose that might have been better because it was lighter, right? Just curious to know if my experience is unusual and if anybody has found a solution. Should I bring this back to the dealer for some kind of adjustment? Signed, Guzzler