Whats the best way to increase fuel mileage on my 2004 Ford Escape?
Voted Best Answer zaken1 04/02/09 1:00 am PST There is very little you can do in the way of modification to improve the mileage on that vehicle. The best things you can do are to make sure the tires are inflated to the maximum recommended pressure, change the fuel filter regularly, and keep it tuned up sharply. It also could be worthwhile to use a higher output coil (if you have the 4 tower coil) or coils (if you have the coil on plug system). Places like Summit Racing have Accel and MSD performance coils which are made for your engine. Then you may gain by some experimenting with different brands and types of spark plugs (but NOT those $25 ea plugs which claim to have a capacitor in them). NGK G-power platinum, Autolite XP series, Champion Iridium, Bosch platinum +2, or Brisk LGS or silver racing (in the recommended heat range) might improve things. If your vehicle does not have a mileage computer, it would also be worthwhile to install a vacuum gauge near the dashboard, so you can ge
