gas mileage?

[sreaminbronco]

I know the bronco sure as **** wasnt made fuel efficient but what are some tips you guys have on getting better fuel mileage becuase i will be driving my bronco 45 miles daily to and from work and i cant get another vehicle cause im still trying to save up for one. HELP PLEASE!!!!!

 

[Bulldozer]

A basic fact that i know is use more expensive oil, that might help you a little.

 

[Ziggy]

Do you still have the stock tires on it? If not, this may be one of your gas milage killers. Also, look into changing the air filter to an after market such as a K&N air filter. Changing to a synthetic oil will help improve gas milage as well. It depends on how much money you are wlling to spend to save money.

 

[Bulldozer]

Yeah if the filter is dirty it will reduce the mileage

 

[audie.a]

throttle body spacer might help little...there about 80$.every little thing helps

 

[Shadow_D]

One very important thing to do is go light on the gas peddle.

Think of it like this, there is an egg between your foot and the peddle, don't break the egg.

Cost $ FREE

 

[Bulldozer]

Yeah, not useing the heat and AC will also help.

 

[dirt]

msd ignition coil, taylor spiropro wires, and new plugs, gapped to .055. of course this is on top of being easy on teh go pedal, clean air filter, clean fuel filter, clean oil, etc. if you have high miles or existing oil leaks, don't use sythetic. the chances of leaks are greater w/ synthetic than conventional motor oil.

 

[davids78bronco]

Buy a honda

 

[88pimpin]

It's warm enough in Texas. Ride a bike! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I've been thinking of getting a moped, mainly for the summer. I figure I could get one for like $100-200. Especially if I can get a used one off of my friend that has probably 4-5. They go on family picnics with them, but their son is in college, and their daughter is going into college, so I may have a chance at getting one. It'll fit in my Bronco, too.

I was able to get an 85 FS Blazer interior spare tire rack for doing easy work and a pair of Jensen 6x9s. He doesn't have much money (I think he's on an allowance from his wife, considering all his DJ equipment and vehicles). So I might work some more for free and get up to being able to buy a moped very cheaply.

I hear that it hasn't been proven that TB spacers help. I wouldn't spend $80 on them just to find out.

Get a K&N filter (used ones are cheap) or clean your K&N air filter. Clean your MAF sensor if you have one. Foot off gas helps a lot.

You could try for a Festiva. Get one real cheap, or trade your Bronco for a different car, unless you're talking about just getting a spare vehicle with good gas mileage instead of selling the Bronco and getting one.

 

[highboy73]

the egg thing is probably the best way to get better gas mileage.

the oil and air cleaner are too,a complete tune-up with quality parts,a good exhaust system with some headers will help,I got rid of my flex fan and put on 2 electrics.most things like tbi spacers and stuff work in conjuction with other things if you bolt on a spacer and your motor is bone stock don't expect anything,if you have a cold air in take or open element headers and duals,maybe some high ratio roller rockers a chip then it would probably work great and you would get some improvement.

you know something as simple as buying universal fit wires and making them as short as possible will help(shorter wire less resistance)i'd use the synthectics in everthing if you can.a good coil will help I run a jacobs,there are alot to chose from.

we all know that you're not gonna get great gas mileage but a good running efficent motor will help,besides the air we all breath too.

 

[Pony-boy]

First off.

You drive a vehicle with the aerodynamics of a brick........

Good gas mileage is not an option.

Secondly

Check

Tire pressure and balance

Front end Alighnment (TTB's are notorious for needing them often)

Oil and cooling systems for proper use and clean fluids

Inspect Engine belts and pulleys for wear and freedom of movement.

Clean your engine off. A clean engine runs cooler and more efficient

Change or clean out (K&N)your air filter.

Check plugs, wires, cap, and rotor.

(Just take off your cap, Does it look like something you could eat out of, if not,

change your plugs, wires, cap, and rotor)

This is about all there is, short of and intake and exhaust system upgrade,

to get the BEST gas mileage out of a brick.

Note: I keep up on all of this monthly and I only get 9.4mpg on average.

but then again mine is more the shape of a cinder block /

 

[Broncoholics]

Jacker up and see if the wheels spin freely...

 

[xsbronco]

I use a fuel additive that gave me 10%- 25% increase in mileage. Feel free to e-mail me if you want more info. Saves me $$. [email protected]

10% street/ 25% highway

p.s. It has a money guarantee!

 

[audie.a]

Cant you just tell US what it is????????

 

[xsbronco]

It's called Freedom Fuel. It's only sold privately so you can't find it in stores. All those wanting to try it can call 866-397-6135. Thats my voice mail so call anytime. I will pass it along to the guy I buy from. An MSDS sheet and product flier can faxed or e-mailed.

 

[Pony-boy]

Nice sale.

Good Product.

Now I get your user name