400km on a full tank is that normal......?

[playerskrew]

Yeh ppl ah now buy a 2001 Ford Ranger 4dr 4x2 2.9L Diesel (non turbo) i filled up the tank and got 400km using AC rite tru, is this normal or do i suppose to get more than that...?

[3stagevtec]

depends on your driving style..

[lighthammer]

- check your driving habits: accelerate easy, shift early, brake early, no hard starts or stops
- check your tire pressures, 30-32psi for road-tires should be enough
- make sure you're not carrying excess load
- check and tune your engine: change oil, oil filters, air filter, etc
- try to avoid excessive accessories like roof-racks and brush guards, too much aerodynamic interference will reduce fuel efficiency

[*Phoenix*]

I get about 3.23kms per $1.00

[ctrucks]

Hi Player

I've came across a site - Fuel Consumption Guide. Here is a link to the PDF file for fuel consumption on vehicles. You will need to do the maths to find out if your Ford is drinking to much.

The link here

If the link don't work, copy this link and paste it in your browser http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/FEG2001.pdf

[lighthammer]

I filled up on Sunday, $95 from empty.
So far it's just on the half-tank mark and I'm doing 389Kms.


Just drive easy. I made it a point this week to try to drive easy and shift early to see how far I could stretch the diesel.
Will let you know how far it gets before its on the E.

[bleedingfreak]

I filled up on Sunday, $95 from empty.
So far it's just on the half-tank mark and I'm doing 389Kms.


Just drive easy. I made it a point this week to try to drive easy and shift early to see how far I could stretch the diesel.
Will let you know how far it gets before its on the E.

Ha... I see men trying to use my theories...

[3stagevtec]

I'm planning on changing the ring and pinion rations on my van to assist in increasing fuel economy.. especially as i have an automatic and carrying around extra weight..

[killersuzuki]

I get about 520 kms on a tank of diesel. But that is with a k&n filter and a 2 1/2" exhaust.

[323_guy]

I filled up on Sunday, $95 from empty.
So far it's just on the half-tank mark and I'm doing 389Kms.


Just drive easy. I made it a point this week to try to drive easy and shift early to see how far I could stretch the diesel.
Will let you know how far it gets before its on the E.

What ru drivin? I got a 2010 manual Ford Ranger that cannot go more tham 450kms no matter how conservatively i drive....

[badart]

normally get 425km from half tank wit normal highway driving

[lighthammer]

I filled up on Sunday, $95 from empty.
So far it's just on the half-tank mark and I'm doing 389Kms.


Just drive easy. I made it a point this week to try to drive easy and shift early to see how far I could stretch the diesel.
Will let you know how far it gets before its on the E.

What ru drivin? I got a 2010 manual Ford Ranger that cannot go more tham 450kms no matter how conservatively i drive....

You have the 2.5 WLT TDi engine?
How fast do you drive normally, and how early do you shift? What tires you running & what tire pressure?

[AllTrac]

i get about 650km on my 2004 frontier manual 4x4, I change gears at about 3K, I try not to high rev my van.

[323_guy]

I filled up on Sunday, $95 from empty.
So far it's just on the half-tank mark and I'm doing 389Kms.


Just drive easy. I made it a point this week to try to drive easy and shift early to see how far I could stretch the diesel.
Will let you know how far it gets before its on the E.

What ru drivin? I got a 2010 manual Ford Ranger that cannot go more tham 450kms no matter how conservatively i drive....

You have the 2.5 WLT TDi engine?
How fast do you drive normally, and how early do you shift? What tires you running & what tire pressure?

1. Yes, WLT Engine 2.5
2. Max speed is 80-100km city (bush, lol) / 100-120km Highway
3. I normally shift @ 25oo rpm,
4. Hankook A/T 265x70x16

[lighthammer]

From what I remember, the ranger has a 70 litre tank - most of the trucks here do except the navara which has an 80litre tank.


Dunno why some folks can cross 500kms but others can't cross 400 with their rangers.


What about you tdci owners - what do you guys make?

[playerskrew]

yeh it cost $80. to full...

[civic minded]

so to answer your question - non turbo 2.9 diesel - yes 400km is normal

[playerskrew]

thanks.

[SmokeyGTi]

b2500 - 450+ kms once air and fuel filters and the strainer are clean.
shifting at not more than 2000rpms

more specifically,
1st gear just to pull off, 2nd gear to 20km/h
3rd gear to 40
4th gear to 60
5th from there.
Max on h/way 80km/h

put it this way - chaguanas to shark river (full a/c ) and then back without a/c - burnt 1/4 tank.

[bt50]

I get about 550km on a tank of diesel. to refill $85-$90

mazda bt50 - 4X4; 85,000kms
highway driving