Sudzguy Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 I recently picked up an awesome '08 Edge LTD/AWD and started with 16mpg, mostly hwy(60-70mph just to not get run over?) during the week. Found dealer had 18" tires set at 30psi?, bumped to 40psi (44max), now up to 16.7mpg. I was told about the K&N to improve, but not sure at this point. You all have been at this a lot longer than me, any thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Good tip to keep tires properly inflated. I found out keeping my MKX at 65, mpg's are great, anything above that kills me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerjmr33 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 I recently picked up an awesome '08 Edge LTD/AWD and started with 16mpg, mostly hwy(60-70mph just to not get run over?) during the week. Found dealer had 18" tires set at 30psi?, bumped to 40psi (44max), now up to 16.7mpg. I was told about the K&N to improve, but not sure at this point. You all have been at this a lot longer than me, any thoughts? Thanks. Being that this subject has been beat to death, I'll keep it short-- K&N will not improve gas mileage-- the computer controls that. K&N will, at full throttle, give you slightly more air flow and a small, if any power increase, but only at full throttle. End of story---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudzguy Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks to both replies. We really didn't buy the edge for the MPG, as it replaced a 4WD pick up truck and MPG wasn't the issue. This is really a nice ride and we are very happy with it. Love the huge sunroof and Sync. Sudzguy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Clean filters and Amsoil synthetic oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 If you drive conservatively. you can get pretty darn good mpg's, especially if using cruise control on expressways. I see that you are from Pa, and that is one of the times that my mileage really drops-heading into the "coal regions", up near Frackville & Mahonoy City area's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudzguy Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks Joehio. I am below Allentown, but still climb some mountain areas. Mostly hwy to/from the shop and do use cruise as much as possible. Since purchased, I have gone from 16.0 to 16.9 so it looks promising. Thanks for the advice. Whatever the mpg, I just love this vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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