increase gas mileage?

[Andy Szkutak]

I have a 2001 Job 1 ST with 95,000 on it...I put a K and N Filter in the airbox about 4 months ago, i'm wondering what else i can do to get better city mileage...i'm not gettin more than about 11 or 12...



Thanks,

Andy

 

[Ben Poche]

how old is the fuel filter replace it what oil are you running 5w30 synthetic will help. reset the computer this may help and a tuner from WFoy will help out alot if you can get past hot roding around now that your trac will run sooooo good.check link

 

[Andy Szkutak]

what computer do i reset, and how would i do this? also, my tranny is shifting kinda firmly would resetting help this too?

thanks

 

[Bill Ellis]

Nothing you do short of buying a new car is going to help much. 11 or 12 mpg is likely a driving style issue or heavy, stop and go city traffic that is beyond your control. Intakes, filters, etc will be of no help at all in heavy traffic; they only affect performance at or near wide-open-throttle. To reset computer, disconnect battery for about 10 to 15 minutes.

 

[Allen Graham]

larger "truck" tires with higher inflation, K&N air filter, up gas grade to 89 octane+, use Cruise-Control,

drive at 1800-2000 rpm's, and keep it "tuned".

watch for 8-9 L/100KM, or 30-35 mpg. Yes !

 

[Allen Graham]

PS, yes, my "chip" was tuned !

 

[TomT]

11-12 does seem very low. The average for ST's is around 16-17, which is what I'm getting. You can't do much better then that without seriously changing your driving habits and spending big bucks for a tuner.

 

[Craig Long]

My 01 just hit 90K and I just changed the plugs and wires and did notice an increase in gas mileage. Even with bigger tires than stock I average between 16-18 MPG. 11-12 sounds like there is something wrong or you have a very heavy foot. Change fuel filter, plugs, wires, flush radiator, check air in tires. Just my suggestions!

 

[Deleted deleted]

11-12 mpg? Man, you must have a lead foot. The worst I ever got in my 4x4 Trac was 14.