2015 Mustang:Horsepower Unleashed – Motivating the All-New Ford Mustang with Improved
7/26/14, 11:31 AM
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My wife and I are not getting close to rated mpg with our 2.0 ecoboost escape. The absolute best we have ever gotten was 24 mpg. The worst was this winter at 16 mpg. My wife is an extremely careful and conservative driver. With our previous Edge with the 3.5 V6, we would routinely get 24-25 mpg with a low of 18 mpg. I have a Ram caravan for work and drive it like I stole it. I still get over 24 mpg fully loaded with 20 fire extinguishers and all my tools and plumbing supplies.
7/26/14, 12:52 PM
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My wife and I are not getting close to rated mpg with our 2.0 ecoboost escape. The absolute best we have ever gotten was 24 mpg. The worst was this winter at 16 mpg. My wife is an extremely careful and conservative driver. With our previous Edge with the 3.5 V6, we would routinely get 24-25 mpg with a low of 18 mpg. I have a Ram caravan for work and drive it like I stole it. I still get over 24 mpg fully loaded with 20 fire extinguishers and all my tools and plumbing supplies.
7/26/14, 02:40 PM
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I can't recall the exact article that I read that spoke about the valve overlap so I'm not sure if they specified at what RPM this happened.
However, they specifically said they could do this with the direct injection because they can prevent the flow of gas into the cylinder during this time. Something that is impossible with port fuel injection.
I don't see why air flowing straight through the engine would cause any sort of emissions issue.
However, they specifically said they could do this with the direct injection because they can prevent the flow of gas into the cylinder during this time. Something that is impossible with port fuel injection.
I don't see why air flowing straight through the engine would cause any sort of emissions issue.
7/26/14, 04:02 PM
#125
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If you toss it in 6th as soon as possible, it makes a huge difference. Before while using mainly 4th and 5th and basing it on keeping rpms under 3k, I'd get about 15mpg 80/20 city/hwy. By using 6th as soon as I'm up to speed (regardless of that being 35mph or 60mph) I get just over 17mpg. It would be even higher but I still drive like a jackass when not in 6th.
7/26/14, 04:07 PM
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If you toss it in 6th as soon as possible, it makes a huge difference. Before while using mainly 4th and 5th and basing it on keeping rpms under 3k, I'd get about 15mpg 80/20 city/hwy. By using 6th as soon as I'm up to speed (regardless of that being 35mph or 60mph) I get just over 17mpg. It would be even higher but I still drive like a jackass when not in 6th.
7/26/14, 05:48 PM
#127
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Maybe I shouldn't have said "as soon as possible". I drive it normally. But when I'm at speed, instead of sitting in 4th or 5th, depending on speed. I throw it in 6th no matter what.
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7/26/14, 06:07 PM
#128
Normally I like shifting around 3-4k RPM if traffic permits. I try to stay out of 6 gear unless I'm going above 50 unless there a slow driver in front of me. I tried driving like you described for a month but gave up the first week. It remind me so much of my Honda. I still get around 24 MPG which is not bad at all. I have a 2011 V6 by the way.
7/26/14, 09:24 PM
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7/27/14, 07:46 AM
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Watching the Mecum auction reminded me when the last time 435 hp was news:
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.................The late 60's, 427 tri-power Vette made 435 hp !! ( factory rating )
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.................The late 60's, 427 tri-power Vette made 435 hp !! ( factory rating )
7/27/14, 07:54 AM
#131
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Normally I like shifting around 3-4k RPM if traffic permits. I try to stay out of 6 gear unless I'm going above 50 unless there a slow driver in front of me. I tried driving like you described for a month but gave up the first week. It remind me so much of my Honda. I still get around 24 MPG which is not bad at all. I have a 2011 V6 by the way.
7/28/14, 12:24 PM
#132
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I'm a 6th gear junkie too. Even if its bogging on me at 35mph. If I'm not getting on it.. why waste gas? (and yes, of course I get on it... )
7/28/14, 01:38 PM
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7/28/14, 01:45 PM
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Exactly. If I'm cruising at speed, why not have it in 6th around 1200 rpms. Still have enough power to go if need be and I can always downshift.
7/28/14, 03:19 PM
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7/28/14, 05:11 PM
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