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Question posted by flame3083 on April 26th, 2015

Bad Gas Mileage

my ranger gets nine miles per gallon. already did o2 sensors an other traditional solutions but nothing has worked. any suggestions. it is two wheel drive with a 4.0.

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 229

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