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Terryallan
Nov 22, 2014Explorer II
brulaz wrote:
What I find interesting is the big difference between 4x4 and 4x2 numbers.
For the 4x4, the 2.7L EcoB numbers drop a lot. And all engines get the same 23 mpgUS on hwy (except the 5L V8 which is worse). And on city the range is only 17-18mpgUS (except the V8 which is worse).
So for a 4x4, not much of a mileage reason to go to the 2.7L EcoB or the NA V6.
Not sure why the 4x2s are so much better. Tires?
Prolly weight. 4x4 weighs a lot more. And then IF the front axles are always engaged. It has to turn them as well. After a while you will notice that not only do 2WD trucks get better MPG, but they tow more as well. Mostly because of weight.
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