Better MPG? Better HP? Better Throttle Response?.......Read this.

[SROC3]

Just so we are super clear - I am a VERY VERY big sceptic when it comes to companies making BIG claims. I know that a lot of us here are always searching for all of the above......but with a special emphasis on MPG. Since I slapped on my Toyo Open Country M/Ts.....talk about a decrease in mpg.....like 13.5-13.8 mpg/at best 220 miles to a full tank. Just terrible. Always envious of others here getting 20mpg or more and 300+ miles to a tank (2.7 engine comparisons).

I tried everything within reason - colder plugs, FORD ProCal Tune, lighter foot on the gas, even disconnecting the battery to reset the ECU. Nothing. I gave up. THEN......I saw a video about Valvoline "Restore & Protect" engine oil by The Motor Oil Geek -

There were no immediate results. But after about 1,000 miles I noticed subtle differences in throttle response. Then maybe 2,000 in it literally felt more powerful and gradually increased. NO, nothing mind boggling.....but enough to make me wonder "WTF WAS GOING ON???" Then the icing on the cake is right before 2,500K my MPG started getting better!!!!....I'm now at 15.3-15.7 mpg and my most recent tank netted me 270 miles (mostly city driving). Again, its not crazy but I'll take it any day!!!! It feels like the engine "woke up" and is healthier......I told some people about this and 3 of them completely agreed with me - even the guy at Auto Zone (where I DID NOT buy the oil from).

I'm sure a lot of you will call BS......and I REALLY wanted to not believe it. But try it on your next oil change. You have nothing to lose.

If I am right and for once an oil company created something this special - we hey, better for you!!!!!

* and no, no no.....I am not sponsored by them, nor was I paid to write this....etc....etc. If you look up most of my posts here I'm analytical and logical.

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[Ducati1098]

 

[crenca]

Too many variables when it comes to MPG to trust any single individual, particularly when they rely on the vehicles computer.

More reliable is your anecdotal reporting about throttle response and what not, but…

 

[HighVelocity]

This is why I spit on my hands and rub them together before every fill up.

 

[CarGuy]

 

[Reich480]

Yeah 270 a tank was with my stock wheels/tires(Oem sas/315/70r17)
230 with my 35x12.50r17 falken wildpeak at4w with wheels that are 7lbs lighter each wheel. Will give this oil a shot, nothing to lose and hopefully something to gain.

 

[VirginiaHeritage]

Not sure if I can call it scientific, but ever since I switched from my cotton-synthetic blend summer underwear to all-cotton winter underwear, I’ve seen a slight improvement in throttle response on the Bronco.

YMMV

 

[SROC3]

I 100% expected all these responses (minus @Reich480 ) and hey.....rightfully so Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

But really.....at the next oil change, what have ya got to lose right?

 

[jzweedyk]

It is normal for engines to get better mileage after they break in. With Ford, I have noticed that around 15,000 miles there is a noticeable improvement. But, other than that, the placebo effect is real.

 

[SROC3]

It is normal for engines to get better mileage after they break in. With Ford, I have noticed that around 15,000 miles there is a noticeable improvement. But, other than that, the placebo effect is real.

I just passed 31,000. And hey, you know what, if that is the reason then the timing was great

 

[jzweedyk]

Do you use top tier gas or cheap stuff? Cheap stuff will leave deposits which can effect mileage. I have 37s, Ford Performance tune, use good premium gas, and get 20 mpg as long as I keep it below 70, like on back roads. I have about 17K on it, and I do have a heavy 2 door, about 5,200 pounds.

 

[SROC3]

Do you use top tier gas or cheap stuff? Cheap stuff will leave deposits which can effect mileage. I have 37s, Ford Performance tune, use good premium gas, and get 20 mpg as long as I keep it below 70, like on back roads. I have about 17K on it, and I do have a heavy 2 door, about 5,200 pounds.

Yup, I always use Chevron or Shell. I think that from the factory there are going to be some inconsistencies - I'm not even on 37s and my mileage is terrible. I even have light weight rims (RTRs, 23 lbs each). 20 mpg + is something I maybe experienced when I first got my bronco a few years ago and was on a road trip and just cruising to my destination. City streets driving.....never. I even tried changing my driving habits, like you mentioned, but no effect.

To what you said though - it feels like the anything gummed up was "cleaned" and maybe cause I have better and more efficient cylinder "compression" it positively affected my TR and MPG. As I mentioned earlier, it isn't crazy numbers I'm experiencing.....I'm just so happy that my Bronco is a tad more efficient - going from 220 to 270 miles on a tank is GREAT for me . If anything at all - this post was meant to help others find "a possible solution" to get more out of their Bronco .

 

[Pseudoko]

Yeah 270 a tank was with my stock wheels/tires(Oem sas/315/70r17)
230 with my 35x12.50r17 falken wildpeak at4w with wheels that are 7lbs lighter each wheel. Will give this oil a shot, nothing to lose and hopefully something to gain.

I run the same tires (the 10 ply version) along with icon wheels. I’m still getting north of 300 with about a 60/40 split of street/highway driving. I also have the ford tune. When you switched tires did you do anything to configure your Bronco to the new tire size? Seems odd that I get about 80 more miles per tank than you’re getting.

 

[CV428]

If the removal of deposits was creating that level of drag and friction, it must have been a noticeable decline over time.

20+ years ago, I tossed a can of RESTORE in a '90 Mustang LX 2.3l that didn't have enough power to hit 65mph on the highway. It made a noticeable difference, despite everyone telling me it was "snake oil."

They can work, depending on the circumstances, but there has to be an underlying issue first. How did the engine get gunked up so badly to begin with?

 

[Reich480]

No tune for me, didn't forescan yet, speedo is only off 1 mph. I heard ppl getting higher mph but it was cause they had a bronco sport?(mines not a sport) Mine has a 2.5in level on top of sasquatch factory lift. New upper control arms. I carry rotopaks on my 1/2 rack, that doesn't help my mileage either. Maybe I need to look into a tune

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