How many mpg are you getting?

CutlersKilla006 · 05-09-2008, 10:08 PM

I have an 03 3.8 5sp V6 and im getting really bad mileage. Probably around 16-18 per gallon. Is this normal?

Dave04Mustang · 05-09-2008, 10:19 PM

yeah sadly thats about right

CutlersKilla006 · 05-09-2008, 10:23 PM

Damn, then what do GTs usually get? Ive read most GTs get around 17 or 18. Im planning on getting one soon.

3.8for the win · 05-09-2008, 10:24 PM

dude im get 23mpg around town about 28 on the high way.

Dave04Mustang · 05-09-2008, 10:30 PM

its rated at 20mpg city and whatever they rate it at is usually grandma driving so usually you never get the estimated. From what I've seen there are quite a few people getting better MPG on a GT than a v6 lol. The most I've seen are about the same though. GT is rated at 17 city

CutlersKilla006 · 05-09-2008, 11:03 PM

cool thanks. I usually drive kinda fast so that might be why. But I also discovered a crack in the radiator coolant tank and when i checked it there wasnt much water in there. I know engines lose a lot of power when theyre too hot.

doobie · 05-10-2008, 06:04 AM

my driving is 90% highway and ive been getting ~20mpg lately. that's the reason the mustang will be leaving my driveway in the coming months.

tristang · 05-10-2008, 02:52 PM

im all most all city driving and i get 19 or better. and that is with kinda a lead foot.

WNRacing · 05-10-2008, 02:56 PM

In my '98 sixxer I got about 17-18 at the most. Power to weight ratio works in favor of the GT, not the 6.

mustangvsix · 05-10-2008, 03:09 PM

I just yesterday got 28mpg on the highway(75-80mph avg and cruise control). In town I get between 18-21mpg.

zigzagg321 · 05-10-2008, 03:10 PM

05-09-2008, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
CutlersKilla006 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	How many mpg are you getting? I have an 03 3.8 5sp V6 and im getting really bad mileage. Probably around 16-18 per gallon. Is this normal?

05-09-2008, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
3.8for the win 2000 torch red sixer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,624	dude im get 23mpg around town about 28 on the high way. __________________ 2000 v6 mustang mods mac cat-back mach 1 chin spoiler smoked clear corner headlights FR500s what will be next?

05-10-2008, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
tristang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 329	im all most all city driving and i get 19 or better. and that is with kinda a lead foot. __________________ its a work in progress

05-10-2008, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
WNRacing Official MotorHead. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 2,847	In my '98 sixxer I got about 17-18 at the most. Power to weight ratio works in favor of the GT, not the 6. __________________ -Evan 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe.

05-10-2008, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
mustangvsix 3 point 8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flagstaff, Az / Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,019	I just yesterday got 28mpg on the highway(75-80mph avg and cruise control). In town I get between 18-21mpg. __________________ Car Domain Page 2000 Mustang V6 WMR member #0154

05-09-2008, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
CutlersKilla006 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Damn, then what do GTs usually get? Ive read most GTs get around 17 or 18. Im planning on getting one soon.

05-09-2008, 11:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
CutlersKilla006 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	cool thanks. I usually drive kinda fast so that might be why. But I also discovered a crack in the radiator coolant tank and when i checked it there wasnt much water in there. I know engines lose a lot of power when theyre too hot.

05-10-2008, 06:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
doobie skin and bones Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: woodridge, il Posts: 438	my driving is 90% highway and ive been getting ~20mpg lately. that's the reason the mustang will be leaving my driveway in the coming months.

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