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Why does a 2001 ford ranger get bad gas mileage?
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September 13, 2011 11:43PM
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"Also_you_need_to_change_the_plugs">Also you need to change the
plugs
PCV valve could need replaced as well, do it as part of the tune
up. You could also have a Oil slug problem it robs the engine of
horse power and would effect your gas mile.
"Answer" id="Answer">Answer
The truck needs a tune up or the timing is off, I would say tune up
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