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2006 Ford Escape mileage

Tiny
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  • 2006 FORD ESCAPE
  • 83,000 MILES
I bought this in May 2013. I am getting an avg MPG 18 and 21.5. My 17 year old 4Runner got the same MPG when I sold it. What might improve my MPG? One suggestion was a tune up WILL NOT affect the MPG on these more recent models.
Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AT 3:00 PM

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Tiny
SEANGRANT00
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Hello,
What size engine do you have?

Gas mileage on these trucks are not great to start with. A couple things you may try though:
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Fuel Filter
Check for correct air pressure in tires
Aftermarket air filter / cold air intake
Aftermarket exhaust system

Most newer cars do not require tune ups in the same way the older ones do, however if you have a check engine light on, this can effect gas mileage.
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Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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I just know it's a 6 cyl.
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Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AT 3:44 PM
Tiny
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Okay, yeah my girlfriends cousin has the same truck and they just don't get great gas mileage. You can try the things above and it may help out a couple mpg's. No check engine light though?
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Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AT 4:04 PM
Tiny
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No engine light. Just disappointing that a 17 year old heavier 4Runner got the same mileage after it was tuned up
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Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AT 6:10 PM
Tiny
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The EPA rating for this car 18/23, and they are typically done at lower speeds then most people drive. I agree with you though!
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Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AT 6:17 PM

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