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Old 03-27-2012, 08:48 AM
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351w fuel economy

My 89 F-350 is getting between 13 and 14 miles per gallon on my normal runs. The terrain is more mountainous with alot of hills and turns and such. On the highway (or close enough to highway considering the terrain) its running about 18. Is this considered decent fuel milage for such a vehicle?
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 09:01 AM
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thats good mileage. i have a 96 f150 with the 351 and around town im gettin 12-13 and on the highway i get 15-16
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 09:08 AM
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I would certainly be happy with that.
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 09:19 AM
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Yep, once again, you getting good mileage
 
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There are a LOT of guys with 4.9 and 5.0 powered half tons on here that aren't getting anywhere near that so congrats and don't change a thing.
 
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Oh I overlooked that it was in an F350. Yeah that's pretty darn good. Must be a 5spd with 3.55's.
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 10:47 AM
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I just figured the mileage in mine at about 7. So i would say you're doing pretty good.
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 10:59 AM
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I get around 5-6 with mine
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 11:45 AM
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12.5 MPGs with my 1992 F350 4x4 w/5.8L, E4OD and 3.55 gears. Took a bunch of work to get it there too. Tires are stock height, but a little wider which does not help the situation.
 
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Dang! 18 mpg is really good for a 351w
 
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I get about 8 city and 12 highway. Not bad for 35's with 3.55 gearing. Not to mention my stock un-calibrated PSOM... Getting 33's on Friday and getting the PSOM re-calibrated.
 
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40 dollars at 4$ a gallon. I drive 50 miles a week, and that 10 gal. lasts me the 5 day school week....... thats 5mpg, u are a lucky man
 
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Dang guys!! I get about 15-16 in the city. 18-19 on the hwy, and 13-14 when I tow or have fun.
 
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Originally Posted by burnout400m
Oh I overlooked that it was in an F350. Yeah that's pretty darn good. Must be a 5spd with 3.55's.
that's what i was going to guess

and yes it is decent to good mileage
 
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Wow.., thats good mileage!

My 95 f150 4x4 33x12.5 r15 BFG at with351/e4od and 355 gears I get 10mpg my Last 3 tanks
 


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