Best way to increase the gas mileage. Mpg 97-03 F150

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  • @ParlorPanther
    @ParlorPanther 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Thanks for showing how to do some simple maintenance on the 6cylinder 10th gen. F150

  • @robertstewart4711
    @robertstewart4711 2 роки тому +4

    I replaced the intake manifold gasket’s, and cleaned all of the carbon out of the throttle body and the IAC along with replacing the plugs wires the truck ran a lot smoother. Maybe air to fuel ratio could be off. Nice truck thanks for the video!

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  2 роки тому

      I took it on a 500 mile trip and i ended up getting 15.4 mpg, it’s getting better.

  • @Snceday1
    @Snceday1 5 місяців тому +2

    Reset the pcm after 02 sensors replacement
    Also take off carb and clean it really good. And put zip ties of gas pedal cable inside the truck to bring it up if there is play in the cable. Helps alot.

    • @ipman4715
      @ipman4715 21 день тому +1

      No carburator on this 😂

  • @MTZProject
    @MTZProject 3 роки тому +4

    Check for throttle cable slack and add zipties to compensate for the stretching

  • @bbcmontana
    @bbcmontana 2 роки тому +2

    Nice vid man no one really make new videos on these trucks

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I have this truck for 22 years now.

  • @Fonzi_fit
    @Fonzi_fit Рік тому +1

    I put big tires on my tuck with stock rims and been getting horrible gas Mileage 😢 I think I am getting less than 10 mpg with the v6 so I am going to swap tires and do oxygen sensors and electric fan

  • @wayneskenandore5994
    @wayneskenandore5994 2 роки тому +1

    Mine is getting a little over 18 97xlt 4.2 5 speed. I just checked it to day

  • @atzinramirez6130
    @atzinramirez6130 29 днів тому

    hello, can someone please show me where does the ground harness gets connected from the frame? Mine is only atteched to the frame and the other end its just flying around next to the left side of the engine. Cheers

  • @tonyherrera9710
    @tonyherrera9710 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you bro!!

  • @colingraham6052
    @colingraham6052 3 роки тому +1

    Have you finished the retro fit yet? I have the same headlights and want to retro fit them. They are terrible visibility need projectors and add fog lights.

  • @KimballVision
    @KimballVision 2 місяці тому +1

    Dang! I have an 03 with 5.4 Triton. All i do is change the oil and it gets like 18

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  Місяць тому

      V6 in the truck should be illegal. It takes a lot more throttle to get moving vs v8. But that’s what i could if afford 24 years ago 😀

  • @bellawright4265
    @bellawright4265 2 роки тому +2

    I have a 2000 f150 5.4 4×4 i bought new 21 yrs ago and still have the window paper. It says...12 mpg city and 16 highway. Still gets that.

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  2 роки тому

      I bought mine in 2000 with 27k miles. Just took it on 400 mile trip and i was getting 15.2 and towing 5,000 lbs i was getting 9.3 mpg. All new parts helped a lot.

    • @Robert-dx4tw
      @Robert-dx4tw 2 роки тому +1

      I have an 03 with a topper and drove 3500 miles on a trip and got 18 mpg for the majority and 15 on the mountain portion of the trip

  • @westhavenor9513
    @westhavenor9513 10 місяців тому +1

    I would look into new tires. A good AS brand will get you 1-2 mpg over a cheap AT tire any day. Also, that airbox mod is terrible. It's sucking hot engine bay air into the intake rather than cool air from under the fender like the original design. K&N reusable filters suck too. You would have been better off focusing on throttle body/MAF sensor cleaning, new EGR components and IAC, in my opinion. New plugs and wires were a good call through.

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  8 місяців тому

      My oversized tires are eating few gallons for sure.

  • @oceansunsetak
    @oceansunsetak 8 днів тому

    2010 f150 super cab 5.4 average 11 mpg 2 mile commute to work 30 mph speed limit. Is that normal?

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  7 днів тому +1

      Sounds about right, problem is that your commute is short so your truck doesn't get to operating temp.

  • @sailingzigzags6511
    @sailingzigzags6511 3 роки тому +1

    Dang, I get 14mpg in my 6.2 Raptor on 35s?

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  3 роки тому

      That’s impressive, mine is terrible, no matter if you drive wot or cruising it gets same mpgs. I think injectors are next on the buy list.

    • @TheWolverine-rm2kr
      @TheWolverine-rm2kr 3 роки тому

      @@AmelsGarage My 4.2l f150 is misfiring and puffs out black smoke at full throttle but if I drive it easy it gets about 18mpg

  • @jguygeorge352
    @jguygeorge352 Рік тому

    In your calculations, you said $6.00. What you meant to say is 6 gallons.

    • @ItsMe-by4fs
      @ItsMe-by4fs Місяць тому +1

      I think he said 6 gallons, it was his accent

  • @randalleversole917
    @randalleversole917 4 місяці тому +1

    Try a electric fan

  • @sasasgaming007
    @sasasgaming007 3 роки тому +1

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  • @bellawright4265
    @bellawright4265 2 роки тому

    Butchering your air filter didn't help. K and M has been proven to make things worse.

    • @AmelsGarage
      @AmelsGarage  2 роки тому

      Oem filter intake pipe that is in the fender is smaller than throttle body, so it’s restrictive. i definitely felt the difference.