How can I get the best gas mileage out of 2001 Mustang V6
I am planning on going on a road trip with a few of my buddies and it looks like we are going to take my v6 mustang. It is a 2001 v6. I have heard of people getting in the high 20's with their v6's. I would like to get the best mileage possible so we don't have to pay to much for gas and can have more spending money. Thanks for any help!!
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95 Mustang Cobra
347 Stroker, Cobra Heads/Intake, Comp Cams Magnum 270 cam, Upper/Lower Control Arms, Subframe Connectors, Strange 10 Way Adjustable Struts/Shocks, Eibach Drag Launch Springs, MGW short throw shifter, O/R h pipe, SLP lm1 Catback, K&N big cone filter. Still running on the stock tune
CAI would help, and a tune. I think either diablo ir CTS has an economy tune for the v6. Problem with this is the CAI runs about $75 and the tuner is $400. Now the real question is.... is a $475 investment going to be offset by a 3mpg rise from 25mpg? Think about the length of you're trip, and see if this is really worth it. I went from Willington CT to Buffalo NY and back, with at best 22mpg because I have an exhaust leak, and it cost me about $300 in gas. It's still cheaper than a flight for two+ car rental!
Sorry I forgot to say I already have a CAI and a true dual exhaust. Is there a cheaper tuner or chip I could go with?
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95 Mustang Cobra
347 Stroker, Cobra Heads/Intake, Comp Cams Magnum 270 cam, Upper/Lower Control Arms, Subframe Connectors, Strange 10 Way Adjustable Struts/Shocks, Eibach Drag Launch Springs, MGW short throw shifter, O/R h pipe, SLP lm1 Catback, K&N big cone filter. Still running on the stock tune
weight and road condition are big factors on fuel economy. keep your revs below 2000, anticipate braking, don't use a/c when possible and observe proper tire pressure
If its a 5 speed, you should have no problems knocking mid-high 20's on the freeway. I've posted on here before saying that i've managed to get 30-33 mpg with my 01 V6 5 speed. It has BBK CAI, true duals, lowering springs, and 17 inch GT wheels stock size tires. I've even knocked 31 with the A/C on.
I would say make sure all the fluids are changed when they need to be, keep it tuned up, and drive normal.
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Jesse Berger 90 LX, Previous 4 cyl. (Decommissioned, 351W on the way)
H/C/I+Bolt Ons
Best ET: 12.54@106 mph 2001 V6 5 Speed Daily Driver Windstar Intake, Dual Exhuast, CAI, Headers
Best ET: 15.6@88 mph (stock trim)
weight and road condition are big factors on fuel economy. keep your revs below 2000, anticipate braking, don't use a/c when possible and observe proper tire pressure
A/C makes a difference in mpg? I always use Max A/C and I always get the same exact mpg as without using it
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2003 Mustang GT Fobra, Sonic Blue 4R70W 262rwhp/280rwtq - Mods in profile Vortech coming soon.....
Daily Driver 2001 Mustang V6, Oxford White 4R70W
Mods in profile
A/C makes a difference in mpg? I always use Max A/C and I always get the same exact mpg as without using it
yes it does, id say a load factor of about 2-5%. though difference is negligible, sometimes almost unnoticeable, it still adds up at the end of the day
It depends on where you live and how hot it is outside. If you turn the A/C on when its 80 degrees outside, the compressor doesn't have to cycle on as much to cool down the inside, however if you live in Phoenix like I do, where 100-110 degrees is the normal temp durring summer, then the A/C cycles way more often, thus reducing the mpg.
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Jesse Berger 90 LX, Previous 4 cyl. (Decommissioned, 351W on the way)
H/C/I+Bolt Ons
Best ET: 12.54@106 mph 2001 V6 5 Speed Daily Driver Windstar Intake, Dual Exhuast, CAI, Headers
Best ET: 15.6@88 mph (stock trim)
How can I get the best gas mileage out of 2001 Mustang V6 
