Real world gas mileage with the 6.2
#17
02-23-2011, 06:13 PM
#1 You can never have too much truck, liked the idea of a little more weight and stability compared to the 1/2 ton. May actually need more towing capacity in the future.
#2 Got p.o.ed with the slow release of the 2011 F-150's and wanted the max towing package with the towing mirrors without being forced into the Eco-Toot. Had originally planned on the 5.0 with the max tow package.
#3 I personally think the F-250 looks better, more truck and less glitz and glamour than the F-150.
#2 Got p.o.ed with the slow release of the 2011 F-150's and wanted the max towing package with the towing mirrors without being forced into the Eco-Toot. Had originally planned on the 5.0 with the max tow package.
#3 I personally think the F-250 looks better, more truck and less glitz and glamour than the F-150.
#18
02-26-2011, 08:05 PM
Just ran a 389 mile trip on the highway oneway. at 70 mph. I got 13.5 mpg and as much as 14.8 mpg according to the trucks lie-o-meter. this was empty on realatively flat to rolling hills. The truck was in cruise and never downshifted at all.
I was impressed with the ride and the mpg, truck is a f-350, 6.2, 4x4, lariat, cc with 4.30 gears and 2000 miles on it. Truck is going to be used to haul a truck camper that will weigh around 3800lbs wet. I have been very happy and satisfied with my new Super Duty.
I was impressed with the ride and the mpg, truck is a f-350, 6.2, 4x4, lariat, cc with 4.30 gears and 2000 miles on it. Truck is going to be used to haul a truck camper that will weigh around 3800lbs wet. I have been very happy and satisfied with my new Super Duty.
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02-26-2011, 09:13 PM
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Just ran a 389 mile trip on the highway oneway. at 70 mph. I got 13.5 mpg and as much as 14.8 mpg according to the trucks lie-o-meter. this was empty on realatively flat to rolling hills. The truck was in cruise and never downshifted at all.
I was impressed with the ride and the mpg, truck is a f-350, 6.2, 4x4, lariat, cc with 4.30 gears and 2000 miles on it. Truck is going to be used to haul a truck camper that will weigh around 3800lbs wet. I have been very happy and satisfied with my new Super Duty.
I was impressed with the ride and the mpg, truck is a f-350, 6.2, 4x4, lariat, cc with 4.30 gears and 2000 miles on it. Truck is going to be used to haul a truck camper that will weigh around 3800lbs wet. I have been very happy and satisfied with my new Super Duty.
Thats pretty good with 4:30 gears!
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02-26-2011, 09:25 PM
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There are several benefits to this. Room for future growth, heavy duty transmission, heavy duty axle, and in Minnesota where I live, the F350 is $650 less to license each year over 250's and smaller. 
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02-26-2011, 10:02 PM
#1 You can never have too much truck, liked the idea of a little more weight and stability compared to the 1/2 ton. May actually need more towing capacity in the future.
#2 Got p.o.ed with the slow release of the 2011 F-150's and wanted the max towing package with the towing mirrors without being forced into the Eco-Toot. Had originally planned on the 5.0 with the max tow package.
#3 I personally think the F-250 looks better, more truck and less glitz and glamour than the F-150.
#2 Got p.o.ed with the slow release of the 2011 F-150's and wanted the max towing package with the towing mirrors without being forced into the Eco-Toot. Had originally planned on the 5.0 with the max tow package.
#3 I personally think the F-250 looks better, more truck and less glitz and glamour than the F-150.
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03-01-2011, 06:17 PM
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I guess the way you start driving your truck from day one would have some effect on your transmission strategy.
Anyone have any thoughts?
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03-05-2011, 08:47 PM
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REAL WORLD MPG: Haven't reset my trip "B" since the day I bought it on 12-9-10 and it reads as today 10.9 MPG after 1800 miles. With 4.30 gears/ mostly two-lane 55 MPH driving with approx. 500 miles on the e-way at 70-75 MPH and no mods - that's real world no BS. Hand calcs confirm this. If you tow moderately, don't need the payload capacity and want MPG, wait for the ecotec. in the F-150. If you need the payload, don't care about MPG, and want a solid axle in a bada%& looking truck - get the super duty. Nuff said
#25
03-06-2011, 01:33 AM
REAL WORLD MPG: Haven't reset my trip "B" since the day I bought it on 12-9-10 and it reads as today 10.9 MPG after 1800 miles. With 4.30 gears/ mostly two-lane 55 MPH driving with approx. 500 miles on the e-way at 70-75 MPH and no mods - that's real world no BS. Hand calcs confirm this. If you tow moderately, don't need the payload capacity and want MPG, wait for the ecotec. in the F-150. If you need the payload, don't care about MPG, and want a solid axle in a bada%& looking truck - get the super duty. Nuff said
Driving habit's are similar here... 30 miles round trip to work, with some city, then mostly 55 and then a short jaunt of 70 to complete my trip. Also have had a couple of long expressway trips... and dyno pulls! LOL! My "B" trip which I've never reset is currently at 13 MPG after 2900 miles.
I did stick some E85 in Friday just to see how bad my MPG would drop...
From what I've heard it's about a 20% reduction in MPG with E85... just wanted to test it for my own curiosity...
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03-07-2011, 07:18 PM
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Been going lightly on the pedal this week and am getting 14.2 to and from work. Lead foot will yield 11.5-12.5.
That's up and down several hilly two lane back roads mostly in the country. Average speed for the 80 mile round trip is around 42 mph.
One day I hit reset going down hill off the gas just to see what it would read. It hit 99 mpg for a few seconds. th_carrot-vi.gif?t=1299573986
That's up and down several hilly two lane back roads mostly in the country. Average speed for the 80 mile round trip is around 42 mph.
One day I hit reset going down hill off the gas just to see what it would read. It hit 99 mpg for a few seconds. th_carrot-vi.gif?t=1299573986
#29
03-08-2011, 09:19 AM
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REAL WORLD MPG: Haven't reset my trip "B" since the day I bought it on 12-9-10 and it reads as today 10.9 MPG after 1800 miles. With 4.30 gears/ mostly two-lane 55 MPH driving with approx. 500 miles on the e-way at 70-75 MPH and no mods - that's real world no BS. Hand calcs confirm this. If you tow moderately, don't need the payload capacity and want MPG, wait for the ecotec. in the F-150. If you need the payload, don't care about MPG, and want a solid axle in a bada%& looking truck - get the super duty. Nuff said
I tend to not get hung up on the mpg's alot though, that's why I bought a XR650L a few years back! I was finally able to get it out today after being in hibernation for the last 4 months. I get about 45mpg on that pig, and I won't lie, it's way more fun to drive than the SD!
#30
03-08-2011, 11:53 AM
I've been doing the same thing, haven't reset "B" since I drove it off the lot. 2200 miles later and I'm at around 10.5 or so (4.30's). I do quite a bit of idling in the mornings and my commute is about 6 miles at 70mph, then stop and go for another 6 miles.
I tend to not get hung up on the mpg's alot though, that's why I bought a XR650L a few years back! I was finally able to get it out today after being in hibernation for the last 4 months. I get about 45mpg on that pig, and I won't lie, it's way more fun to drive than the SD!
I tend to not get hung up on the mpg's alot though, that's why I bought a XR650L a few years back! I was finally able to get it out today after being in hibernation for the last 4 months. I get about 45mpg on that pig, and I won't lie, it's way more fun to drive than the SD!
Got a little 2 wheel gas sipper myself...
