1st time pulling fuel mileage
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1st time pulling fuel mileage
I just purchased a 24' toy hauler to pull with my 06 6.0 super duty, pulled awsome but the mileage went from 19 on the highway to 8 mpg, I didnt realize it would that much of a drop although I live in an area with big grades so my foot was on the floor several times, is there anything to help power/ mileage? Im thinking of an intake and exhaust.
Im afraid of a tunner beacuse I dont want to toast my tranny.
Im afraid of a tunner beacuse I dont want to toast my tranny.
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I just purchased a 24' toy hauler to pull with my 06 6.0 super duty, pulled awsome but the mileage went from 19 on the highway to 8 mpg, I didnt realize it would that much of a drop although I live in an area with big grades so my foot was on the floor several times, is there anything to help power/ mileage? Im thinking of an intake and exhaust.
Im afraid of a tunner beacuse I dont want to toast my tranny.
Im afraid of a tunner beacuse I dont want to toast my tranny.
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I get around 16 MPG on the highway running empty, but that drops to 8.5 towing the travel trailer. That is an average calculated after towing through the mountains and flat deserts of southern Arizona. What you are seeing is pretty normal. A few years ago gas got up over $4 a gallon here and while it was that high you could buy a current model year trailer for about 40 cents on the dollar on Craigslist.Trailers aren't cheap, any way you slice it.
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I find that if you can keep your speed below 65mph, you can gain some mileage. Large tires, lifts, and speed kill mileage. I tow a 14k fifthwheel, with a stock 05 SD 6.0/auto 4x4, depending on terrain and weather, I get 10-11.5mpg. Empty I get between 18-20mpg, depending on weather and distance (farther the better).
Good luck
Good luck
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I find that if you can keep your speed below 65mph, you can gain some mileage. Large tires, lifts, and speed kill mileage. I tow a 14k fifthwheel, with a stock 05 SD 6.0/auto 4x4, depending on terrain and weather, I get 10-11.5mpg. Empty I get between 18-20mpg, depending on weather and distance (farther the better).
Good luck
Good luck
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I found @ 63 mph Im running 1750rpm w/15psi boost, my mileage is 10ish, if I push 65 I run 2500rpm w/25psi on the flat and 7-8mpg
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I just purchased a 24' toy hauler to pull with my 06 6.0 super duty, pulled awsome but the mileage went from 19 on the highway to 8 mpg, I didnt realize it would that much of a drop although I live in an area with big grades so my foot was on the floor several times, is there anything to help power/ mileage? Im thinking of an intake and exhaust.
Im afraid of a tunner beacuse I dont want to toast my tranny.
Im afraid of a tunner beacuse I dont want to toast my tranny.
Head/tail wind, hills and speed
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</OHere are a few things that might help.
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</OKeep your RPM at 1800 to 2000
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</OGet a head start on the hills
Build up your speed on the way down
Don’t make it a point to be doing 60, or 70 by the time you get to the top
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</ODon’t use your cruse control UNLESS the road is
VERY VERY flat!!
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</OTry to keep it in high gear as much as possible
Sounds easy it’s not
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</OBUT
Watch your EGT’s if you keep the RPMs in the 1800 to 2200 range climbing you can reach 1200* + in a hurry.
That’s when it’s time to forget MPG, it’s time to get those RPMs UP
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</OAn intake isn’t going to help but a 4” turbo back exhaust will.
Maybe .5
all the time MAYBE, it’ll never pay for itself but it will lower your EGTs.<O
</OOne other upgrade you need is harpooning your tank. Without a doubt the BEST bang for the BUCK.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/259149-harpoon-the-tank.html post #8
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</OI frequently put 27 to 29 gallons in my 27 gal tank which means I had 3 or 4 gals still in the tank
More harpoon info/testimonials
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2808750
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albran - that outlines how I drive almost to a T. It does make a difference "feathering" the throttle and holding higher gears. Stomping on the throttle is one way to surely kill the mpg's (and burn regens faster, not on the 6.0 but the 6.4 or later).
Not to hijack, but whats the best way to keep an eye on the temps? Can we just plug in to the OBDII or does a pyro have to be installed separate from the truck's sensors?
Not to hijack, but whats the best way to keep an eye on the temps? Can we just plug in to the OBDII or does a pyro have to be installed separate from the truck's sensors?
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Good info, gauges are a must, If you try to hot rod up a hill your EGTs get hot fast and with out gauges your motor will flat out work its self to death.
My 02 7.3 got about 9.5 mpg loaded with a gooseneck and two jeeps loaded, not to bad for the diesel.
My 02 7.3 got about 9.5 mpg loaded with a gooseneck and two jeeps loaded, not to bad for the diesel.
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From: Whittier, CA
One thing I didn't see mentioned, is make sure you are using Tow/Haul mode. Assuming you have the auto tranny.
A 6.0 won't give you EGT from the OBD. You will need a probe if you choose to add that gauge. I recommend the Edge Insight product line. It is an OBD monitor, but has an extra port for an EGT proble.
Study the 6.0 diesel engine forum to discover why monitoring the engine coolant and oil temps are the most important thing that you must do. OBD is perfect for that.
A 6.0 won't give you EGT from the OBD. You will need a probe if you choose to add that gauge. I recommend the Edge Insight product line. It is an OBD monitor, but has an extra port for an EGT proble.
Study the 6.0 diesel engine forum to discover why monitoring the engine coolant and oil temps are the most important thing that you must do. OBD is perfect for that.
