fuel efficiency

[Kenrick Pinard]

Hi,

We just got our sporttrac(2001). We live on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean. It is very hilly. Just wanted some tips on what I can do to make it fuel effficient especially as gas in our country is EC$10.15 (USD3.76) per gallon.

 

[EddieS'04]

Go easy on the throttle..dont use the cruise control in the hills..keep tires aired regularly...free flowing exhaust and intake..



Welcome to the site !!

 

[Kenrick Pinard]

Thanks alot. Do you think K & N air filters can help?

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Welcome to the site and like stated before stay off the throttle. To make it fuel efficient, not much you can do. Your gains will be alittle here alittle there. Unfortunately, there isn't a beat all cure for the MPG rating on these things. But love the Trac like everyone here. Can't see myself without it, no matter what the cost of gas.

 

[Kenrick Pinard]

I'm starting to feel at home on this site. Wanted to know where I can get a repair manual. There are only two of sport tracs on our island so I guess I'll be asking you guys alot of questions. We're really excited about our Trac .

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Kenrick,



If the other guy ever wrecks his Sport Trac, you should buy it for spare parts.



I noticed an American flag in the background of your photo. I researched and found Dominica is independent, but protected by Britain. Was that photo taken in Dominica, and if so why is an American flag present?

 

[Kenrick Pinard]

lol! You are right about Dominica being independent. It's a small island. The photo was taken in the U.S. This was when we were purchasing it. It was then shipped to Dominica.

 

[James B 3]

check ebay for repair manuals.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Welcome to the site. I always like to learn about the places our international members live.

 

[Kenrick Pinard]

Thanks. Also, just bought my repair manual on ebay.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

An SCT XCalibrator 2, period, hands down, enough said.

 

[Tom Schindler]

If you are looking for a repair manual, download one at the link below. burn it to a CD, install, and enjoy.





Tom

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Not pushing the throttle down to hard will be your greatest tool when it comes to burning gas.



Any of the cold air type intakes will help as well as an aftermarket exhaust. They will both increase the fuel mileage and the performance of the Trac.

 

[Johnny O]

I put a K&N replacement filter in the Ranger I had before, same engine as the Sport Trac, it didn't make any difference. On a 4 liter engine, I don't think the stock intake is really a restriction. I'd say try a new exhaust though, I'll probably get a Gibson system soon myself. XCal2 maybe.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

NO maybe about it, the XCal2 combined w/ an intake & exhaust will get you a marked increase in gas milage as long as you keep a light foot on the gas pedel.