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Originally Posted by aprops
Yep, I just did the math. I filled up yesterday--the tank was close to empty but not quite. The tank is 23 gallons, and I got about 303 miles before filling up. So at best, if there were still a few gallons left, that's about 14mpg.
I have wondered if there's another issue going on--I agree with you!
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Sorry but if you are dividing the miles you drove by the fuel tank's maximum capacity, you are doing it wrong.
You should divide how far you drove by the amount of fuel you put in to fill the tank. No WONDER you're getting only 14 mpg; your method of calculation is making it look like you are using a lot more fuel.
My 4R has at least 4 gallons left in the tank when the light comes on. That means only 19 gallons were used. In your example above that would result in almost 16 mpg, where your incorrect calculation using the whole tank is just over 13.
As far as the 4wd,
!! Part time is NOT to be used on dry hard pavement! If it is dry pavement then 2wd is all you will ever need. 4wd is for slippery surfaces only.
Since you are new to p/t 4wd, go find a gravel road to exercise the 4wd.