Funstuie
Active Member
hey all
I have had my 07 Expedition EL (end edition) for a few weeks now and I have been focused on cosmetic stuff on the inside and outside (as it's what swmbo comments on when I buy vehicles).
The Expy runs fine doesn't seem to have any noticible noises or issues. It starts up fine and is a comfortable drive. Acceleration seems ok (although I haven't really put it to the test), gets up to speed on the freeway without much effort etc.
My worry is that I am getting approx 9/10 mpg at the moment. Now I didn't expect 45mpg but I was hoping for 16/17mpg combined. What tune up/service options do I have that might give me an increase in mpg - I am getting new wheels and tires soon as there is 2 different type of tires on the truck now and also the back tires are right on the bubble for thread.
There is very little history with this truck. The previous seller was very honest about what he had done but it was local mechanic. Regular oil changes etc but I don't know if the spark plugs have been done, coil PAC etc. Also I have no idea if the trans has ever been flushed and I am slight hesitant to do it as I have read that doing a fresh flush could cause issues if it's never been done.
My plan is to change the oil and filter (it's due in a few hundred miles anyway), should I just do the plugs and coils? Should I do the trans flush? Is there anything else I should do?
I can make peace with the mpg if there is nothing I can do about it as this is not my daily driver but I do want to ensure that this truck lives on for many many more miles. It was always my intention to do the servicing myself but just general maintenance.
I have had my 07 Expedition EL (end edition) for a few weeks now and I have been focused on cosmetic stuff on the inside and outside (as it's what swmbo comments on when I buy vehicles).
The Expy runs fine doesn't seem to have any noticible noises or issues. It starts up fine and is a comfortable drive. Acceleration seems ok (although I haven't really put it to the test), gets up to speed on the freeway without much effort etc.
My worry is that I am getting approx 9/10 mpg at the moment. Now I didn't expect 45mpg but I was hoping for 16/17mpg combined. What tune up/service options do I have that might give me an increase in mpg - I am getting new wheels and tires soon as there is 2 different type of tires on the truck now and also the back tires are right on the bubble for thread.
There is very little history with this truck. The previous seller was very honest about what he had done but it was local mechanic. Regular oil changes etc but I don't know if the spark plugs have been done, coil PAC etc. Also I have no idea if the trans has ever been flushed and I am slight hesitant to do it as I have read that doing a fresh flush could cause issues if it's never been done.
My plan is to change the oil and filter (it's due in a few hundred miles anyway), should I just do the plugs and coils? Should I do the trans flush? Is there anything else I should do?
I can make peace with the mpg if there is nothing I can do about it as this is not my daily driver but I do want to ensure that this truck lives on for many many more miles. It was always my intention to do the servicing myself but just general maintenance.
