Hey Guys,
Just found this NG and have found lots of useful info.
I have a request from all the 2000 4.7l 4x4's out there. I'm seeing
very poor gas mileage. ~13mpg (city(-) and highway(+)) and was
wondering what can be done to improve on that. I've already installed
a K&N filter but it's too soon to tell how things are shaping up as
far as gas consumption goes.
The US EPA states this vehicle should get 13 city and 19 highway for
an average of 16mpg @ 45/55(?) but on the last trip to the cottage,
the best I got was 13+, all highway @ 65mph.
In any case, I'm relatively mechanically inclined but don't want to
spend a fortune, tear down my block and add XXXhp. What I'd like is
some quick and easy mods that can up my MPGs without sacrificing
lifespan or reliability.
The things I've been reading about is a plug change and t-stat change.
Will these simple things add to my fuel economy or are they
performance mods that'll boost the get-up-and-go, but suck more gas
out of my wallet?
For the record I'm in Toronto, Ontario and the 13mpg was in U.S.
gallons. Miles (Kms/~1.6) on the odo / gallons (litres x 3.78)
pumped. Not overhead computer. (Don't have one)
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Rich
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