Average mpg for v-10
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Average mpg for v-10
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As you will find there is alot of ideas as to how far a tank of gas will get you. It will depend on many variables. I just returned from a trip on which I was pulling a 26' travel trailer. During this trip I averaged 12.4mpg. This included interstate speeds > 75mph & sightseeing runs <30mph. Overall trip was 930 miles along the Gulf of Mexico with only a few hills. However while I was out and about I met a man driving a F-250 with a V-10 who claimed a average of 18mpg with his wife getting 20mpg. This is suppose to happen along the Nachez Trace in eastern Mississippi. And no this was not during a tall tales session. So as to what you get it will depend on just how heavy your foot can be. Take a look through all of the forums, see what everyone has to say, then get it as it is one sweet machine.
As you will find there is alot of ideas as to how far a tank of gas will get you. It will depend on many variables. I just returned from a trip on which I was pulling a 26' travel trailer. During this trip I averaged 12.4mpg. This included interstate speeds > 75mph & sightseeing runs <30mph. Overall trip was 930 miles along the Gulf of Mexico with only a few hills. However while I was out and about I met a man driving a F-250 with a V-10 who claimed a average of 18mpg with his wife getting 20mpg. This is suppose to happen along the Nachez Trace in eastern Mississippi. And no this was not during a tall tales session. So as to what you get it will depend on just how heavy your foot can be. Take a look through all of the forums, see what everyone has to say, then get it as it is one sweet machine.
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Average mpg for v-10
The last two years I have been following here and at the Diesel site, the general V10 figures are much discussed, if you throw out all the very poor and very high claims, it boils down to an average of 12.5 in mixed driving and around 13.7-14.2 empty on long highway trips. If you start hauling any load the highway milage can be as low as 6-7MPG depending on how much of a hurry and how many mountains.
My two year average with 30,000 on the odometer is about 13.8MPG ( includes 5 2000+ mile heavy trips very fast and the rest mixed to/from work)
Bottom line is the V10 is and excellent all around motor and does many things very well, but 20+MPG ain't happening
Reguarding the V10 and Auto you are thinking, re-ask you question by stating your needs, and desires in a Large Ford Truck, and I promis here, and the V10 forum members will overwhelm you with ideas and opinions
From the PSD oil sniffers, and V10/ V8 Gas purists, to the "lifted to the Moon", larger tire guys, they are all in here and have nothing better to do than share years of info, good and bad.
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My two year average with 30,000 on the odometer is about 13.8MPG ( includes 5 2000+ mile heavy trips very fast and the rest mixed to/from work)
Bottom line is the V10 is and excellent all around motor and does many things very well, but 20+MPG ain't happening
Reguarding the V10 and Auto you are thinking, re-ask you question by stating your needs, and desires in a Large Ford Truck, and I promis here, and the V10 forum members will overwhelm you with ideas and opinions
From the PSD oil sniffers, and V10/ V8 Gas purists, to the "lifted to the Moon", larger tire guys, they are all in here and have nothing better to do than share years of info, good and bad.
Welcome to FTE
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Average mpg for v-10
Close to the same as Waxy (3.73LS w/stock 265s). Good gas can add 2-3 mpg (Phillips 66, Conoco, Caseys are the worst for me; BP/Amoco, Texaco, and QuikTrip do the best). I got a solid combined 9.8 with 2 tanks of Phillips and get 13.5 with Texaco doing the same driving patterns.
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Average mpg for v-10
I have a 2003 F250 V10 3.73 at 4,000 miles i get 13.5-14 highway 12.5-13 in town. Most of my milage is interstate. If you keep your RPM below 2000 (70-75) your MPG will be at its best. Good luck
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Average mpg for v-10
10.5 to 11.5 mpg mixed driving
11.5 to 13 mpg unloaded highway
9.5 to 10.5 mpg highway towing my 5000lb enclosed trailer
I have 3.73s axle and 4wd and don't run it hard very often. I stay under 70mph on the highway and 65mph while towing. Mileage sucks no matter what you do when your displacement goes over 6L, unless you go for a diesel.
11.5 to 13 mpg unloaded highway
9.5 to 10.5 mpg highway towing my 5000lb enclosed trailer
I have 3.73s axle and 4wd and don't run it hard very often. I stay under 70mph on the highway and 65mph while towing. Mileage sucks no matter what you do when your displacement goes over 6L, unless you go for a diesel.
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Average mpg for v-10
Around 12mpg in town
about 14-15 mpg unloaded highway
Ill be picking up new 22ft toy hauler in a couple days and should be sitting around 9k loaded,so I will report back on that figure after this weekend.
FYI. F250SD Crew cab,short bed 4X4 -3.73rear with 285-75-16 on bone stock V-10 w/auto
about 14-15 mpg unloaded highway
Ill be picking up new 22ft toy hauler in a couple days and should be sitting around 9k loaded,so I will report back on that figure after this weekend.
FYI. F250SD Crew cab,short bed 4X4 -3.73rear with 285-75-16 on bone stock V-10 w/auto
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Average mpg for v-10
Unloaded Hwy i get 13 mpg at 75 mph to 14.5-15 at 60 mph. This seems to be about the norm.
I get a pretty consistent 7 mpg driving back and forth to work (2 miles) and around town if I take it easy, keep the rpms below 2000, and try to minimize idle times. Keep in mind this is winter driving, cold engine, oxygenated gas, many stop signs, no freeway, expressway etc. Rarely make it to 3rd gear. I would estimate that a cold V10 burns about 1 gallon/hr at idle. I drove my wife's 4 cyl. Contour to work for 2 weeks this winter and got 12 mpg.
Overall I'm pretty happy with V10 for mileage.
I get a pretty consistent 7 mpg driving back and forth to work (2 miles) and around town if I take it easy, keep the rpms below 2000, and try to minimize idle times. Keep in mind this is winter driving, cold engine, oxygenated gas, many stop signs, no freeway, expressway etc. Rarely make it to 3rd gear. I would estimate that a cold V10 burns about 1 gallon/hr at idle. I drove my wife's 4 cyl. Contour to work for 2 weeks this winter and got 12 mpg.
Overall I'm pretty happy with V10 for mileage.
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From: Farms of Duplin County
Average mpg for v-10
12.5 -13.5 Unloaded CC 4x4 Longbed mixed driving 100 miles roundtrip to work everyday. I have noticed that it doesn't make to much difference between speeding around or putting around.
To further add to this the cost of diesel is still 20 cents higher than gas here so I am even happier with gas guzzlin beast.
To further add to this the cost of diesel is still 20 cents higher than gas here so I am even happier with gas guzzlin beast.