I like my new LS and am thinking about a 2nd one for my wife. The dealer has an '04 V6 that would be OK with her performance wise. What kind of mileage are you having with your V8 and V6 LS automatics?

I appreciate your feedback.

I like my new LS and am thinking about a 2nd one for my wife. The dealer has an '04 V6 that would be OK with her performance wise. What kind of mileage are you having with your V8 and V6 LS automatics?

I appreciate your feedback.
Most are getting mid 20's.
Me - 16.8.... /bad right foot - and no highway driving.
AutoCross weekend - 12.2

Heavy foot, but I only get 14.5. I get about 250-260 miles on a tank.

If you're looking for good gas mileage, I'm not sure this is the car for you. A friend of mine has a 300C with the Hemi and he gets 340 miles with the same 18 gallon tank.

I assume the V6 would be much better than the V8.

Good luck.

-Chris

Mine gets about 20-21.5 in my commuting cycle of mixed city/highway/sitting in traffic. On the highway, it gets about 23.

My 2001 V6 gets about 350 miles to the tank.

I Have the V6 model but mine is 5 speed standard & I get around 375 miles a tank mixed driving. Only mod to engine is a K&N air filter :steering

Hey Gang

I know this is an old thread, but this is the info I am looking for.

It seems that the mpg should be better?

Can some more people post?

Is there another thread you guys could point me to? Maybe someone has already put a study together.

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I'm canadian, so I don't this mpg thing and haven't had my car for...wait it's been a week! wooo! Should check that gauge out! ;p

I usually get about 27 on the interstate by myself on long trips and 20 in the city. I recently went on a 4 hour trip to Milwaukee this weekend with five people in my car and a trunk full of luggage. I got about 24-25 on the way up and back which I didn't think was too bad.

I have averaged a consistant 19.2. This is a mix city/hwy number

2004 V8 Ultimate with no mods and I average about 17. 14 mile commute in the SF bay area each way. Drive about 75 mph with no traffic. Every now and then I get leadfoot syndrome. Medium city driving too. Best Ive averaged on a tank of gas was about 19 to 20. Welcome improvement over my two broncos. About 10 and 12 mpg each.

Great :wave

Are they're any V6's out there?

Please keep the info coming.
I know there are other people interested in this info.


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On my 2000 ls8 w/ 60k on it (all stock) I get 18mpg city driving. I baby the car (very light foot) What can I do to get better mpg besides air filter/fuel filter. I don't think any of these things were done yet.

Also, I've been dying to ask if these cars are worth modding. If I can squeeze an extra 20-25 hp to the wheels with intake/exhaust I will, but is that about the extent of it?

wow what size tanks do the LS have mind is a continental 95 i have a 18 gallon tank and it,s the big v8
and i drive on the High to Newyork all the time
i can drive about 380 tmiles on a full tank is that realy good

I usually get about 27 on the interstate by myself on long trips and 20 in the city. I recently went on a 4 hour trip to Milwaukee this weekend with five people in my car and a trunk full of luggage. I got about 24-25 on the way up and back which I didn't think was too bad.

How the heck did you manage 27? I've never gotten more than 23 on the interstate and I drive moderate. I asked before if this was normal and most said yes. I think 23 is very low for a 2002 V8 with 35K miles on it. What do you all think?

I don't know I use 91 plus octane and set the cruise at about 72 the whole way. This is going more than 50 miles on the interstate.

i wish i had the message center thingy in my ls. I would love to know my numbers...all i know is I put in 20 bucks in my tank a week and drive about 165 miles a week

i wish i had the message center thingy in my ls. I would love to know my numbers...all i know is I put in 20 bucks in my tank a week and drive about 165 miles a week
You're not missing anything, the gas mileage computer is pretty inaccurate. My mileage has gone down since I originally responded to this thread, I'm only getting 19-20 in my commuting cycle now.

my 02 with my wife driving her daily run (75% stop and creep driving) gets ~18mpg.
with either of us driving on the weekend (general running about) gets ~20mpg
On a family trip with me at the wheel on slab averaging 69mph from philly area to Williamsburg - got 28 mpg.

now just one other point, this automatic is never in d5 it's always over to the right.

My mileage has gone down since I originally responded to this thread, I'm only getting 19-20 in my commuting cycle now.

Do you have an opinion as to why is has dropped so much?
Has anyone else seen this happen to them?

I apologize for pressing the MPG questions.

I had three vehicles. I sold my '02 F250 Diesel. I am about to replace a '00 EB Expedition and an '02 Navigator. :L


When fuel prices were cheaper it was not that big of an issue. Now I fear prices are going to remain high ( at least for a while ). It does not make since to me, to continue to have so much money leave my pocket for gasoline.



:)

now just one other point, this automatic is never in d5 it's always over to the right.

What's the difference between d5 and d4? Also can anyone give some feedback about how to improve your mpg? Thanks!

I usually get about 27 on the interstate by myself on long trips and 20 in the city. I recently went on a 4 hour trip to Milwaukee this weekend with five people in my car and a trunk full of luggage. I got about 24-25 on the way up and back which I didn't think was too bad.
The highest I have got for my 2000 LS8 with 106000 miles is 27.6 mpg with all insterstate driving going 80 mph. Usually, I end up with about 24-26 mpg on the highway and about 19 city

Does the V-6 need premium gas as well? I was visiting a few dealers today, and one of them said that the 2004 V-6 version does not need premium gas. I'm wondering if the 2002 V-6 needs premium as well, being before the big update.

Plus, it's Ford ol' 3.0L V-6, so I don't think it should require regular. It's the same one powering the new Ford 500, no? and that doesn't require premium.

:L Ive got a ls6 auto and get about 22-24 on ht highway (usually speeding 80+)

Holy CRAP ive got something wrong!!!! i have a 2002 ls6 and if im not on the highway i get 250-270 to a tank!!!! on highway and city i get 270-300???

I've got a 2004 LS6 and it says right on the cap to use 91+, so I don't know what the dealer was talking about.

What's the difference between d5 and d4?

you missed my point, both of us (my wife and myself) drive with the trans in selectashift mode all the time.

So what ever logic or lack of it there is in the ford pcm for controlling the transmission, we override it as much as possible.

I don't suppose anyone here is parting out a manual trans ls sport???
I need some parts that none of the recyclers seem to be able to find.

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From you V6 guys.


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:feedback

From you V6 guys.


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what?
my 02 is a V6 and it takes premium gas. I already posted my mileages.

what?
my 02 is a V6 and it takes premium gas. I already posted my mileages.

That's really odd- talked with a second different dealer today, and he said that the V-6 takes regular, and premium is recommended for the V-8.

those guys are idiots the v-6 takes premium gas only (91+)

..and while im on the subject. you should never believe those damn dealers anyway they dont even know how to market the stupid car...I know more about the car than any dealer i ever talked too

..and while im on the subject. you should never believe those damn dealers anyway they dont even know how to market the stupid car...I know more about the car than any dealer i ever talked too
Between that and no adverstising for the LS that's why you won't see see an LS after 2007.

That's really odd- talked with a second different dealer today, and he said that the V-6 takes regular, and premium is recommended for the V-8.
then you should go back and tell him to read one of the owners manual's in the car sales jacket.

I hate it when salemen and managers don't know so they make up stuff.

Are these miles per Galon with the AC on? I just bought a 2000 stick and got 290 on my 1st tank of gas.

2000 LS V8 Sport

15.0 mpg city
268 miles per tank

the ls V6 has 10.5 compression. it has more horsepower than the fords. it needs 91+ fuel

the ls V6 has 10.5 compression. it has more horsepower than the fords. it needs 91+ fuel

Ah, I see.

I have a 2005 V8 and get 13 mpg city and havn't even been on the expressway yet.

I have a 2005 V8 and get 13 mpg city and havn't even been on the expressway yet.
Gee-whiz Krib-Master my Navigator gets that. Is yours boke-in yet?

I have 785 miles on it, I'm starting to get a little nervous about the mileage.

i have a v6 on the inside of the fuel door says 91+ octane

After about 20,000 miles, my average city/highway usually runs about 23.5. Mostly city gets me 21.something and all highway about 24.9. Highway speed 85+. Not nearly as good as Corvette (31.9), but pretty good considering the aerodynamics and overall package. Always run 92 octane or higher.

After about 20,000 miles, my average city/highway usually runs about 23.5. Mostly city gets me 21.something and all highway about 24.9. Highway speed 85+. Not nearly as good as Corvette (31.9), but pretty good considering the aerodynamics and overall package. Always run 92 octane or higher.
V6 or V8 ?

I usually get about 27 on the interstate by myself on long trips and 20 in the city. I recently went on a 4 hour trip to Milwaukee this weekend with five people in my car and a trunk full of luggage. I got about 24-25 on the way up and back which I didn't think was too bad.

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'05 LS V6 w/3000 miles on the clock.
19 around town/24 hiway.
only use premium gas, usually 93 octane.
$2.45 a gallon. Gas is cheap.