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    Question Poor Fuel Economy

    Hi everyone, I've had an account here since I purchased my Marauder back in January.(I'm not much of a message forum guy, I usually stick to the /r/Crownvictoria subreddit), I have a question that I feel y'all would be more qualified in helping me out with. To start, this is a 2003 Marauder that I purchased with only 35k miles, and have put about 2.5k on, it is now at 38,7xx miles. As far as aftermarket parts goes, I have not put anything on since I purchased it although it does have a Reinhart performance chip, an electric water pump, and underdrive pulleys. Now, I always get 10MPG in my town no matter how I drive it, whether or not I have the performance chip "on" or off (in my specific car the previous owner had set up a rotary dial that allows me to switch to and from the performance mode to what I assume is the stock tune, and a valet mode. The blank selections act as a kill switch of sorts, but I digress). The only time I get even above 12MPG is when some of my driving is on the highway, but I rarely ever get on a controlled access road like that. I have checked the tire pressure and all four are at the recommended PSI, I have changed the oil as of 2 days ago (not sure if that could affect it but worth listing I figure), the transmission fluid is in good shape, but I routinely get 200 miles or so out of every tank (I usually fill up when the fuel light comes on because I hate taking chances with gas, even if I'm in a pretty urban area) even if I have the performance tune selected the entire time, or the stock grandma tune selected. I really cannot think of any way that the only other thing that might affect the fuel economy (the underdrive pulleys) could affect it so much so as to bring it down to barely double digits. For context, I live in Georgia and my area is basically a pancake besides some very soft/rolling hills. It's not really stop and go hence my usage of town instead of city. If anyone has any suggestions, please put em down below. I can survive with 10 MPG since I don't drive often but if there's an anomaly on this car then I'd like to get that fixed or looked at if it's out of my area of expertise. I can provide pictures of stuff if needed, please just give me the word. Thanks.
    Last edited by baloneyhomie; 10-20-2020 at 07:14 PM.
    2003 300B Mercury Marauder
    Built 01/22/03
    Purchased 01/29/20
    68,xxx miles

    July 12, 2023 - 68,203 Miles - RIP original engine

    October 31, 2023 - Rebuilt engine installed

    Modifications/Stuff I have done on the car:
    Engine:
    rebuilt stock; slightly overbore. Original 68k mile heads, new OEM Ford performance timing kit, Terminator Cobra Oil Pump, Billet Steel oil pump gears, ARP head studs, main cap studs, and side bolts. The latter ARP stuff for future endeavors.
    Transmission:
    Thor 2800-3000 Stall Converter
    Suspension:
    ADTR Front + Rear Sway Bars
    Metco Billet Watts Link
    Metco Billet Rear Control Arms
    Cosmetic:
    1998-2003 Amber tail lamp conversion - Painted and smoked to near-OEM spec.
    HID Projector Headlamp Retrofit
    OEM Mercury Mountaineer Hitch Cover
    Front in-channel rain guards
    Other Stuff:
    4-pin trailer harness
    Class III Tow Hitch
    Cadillac 4-note horns
    Hayden 679 Transmission Cooler
    Obligatory Marty Tune

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