# Better MPG

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg/47607>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [April 18, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg/47607 "2010-04-18T02:40:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![mafriol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mafriol/32/5622_2.png) [@mafriol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mafriol)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mpg/47607/1 "2010-04-18T02:40:15Z")

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I have a 2003 Ford Ranger with 4WD. Can I remove the two front drive axles during the summer months to get better gas mileage? Has anyone ever tried it? how much improvement is it? Thanks!