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Cargo Master
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2008 F-450 4x4
I know this trucks going to use fuel but this one is using alm,ost twice as much as my 7.3?
Does that sound right?
300kms/180 miles cost me $150.00
I know this trucks going to use fuel but this one is using alm,ost twice as much as my 7.3?
Does that sound right?
300kms/180 miles cost me $150.00
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450s get worse fuel mileage than the 350 DRW and they get worse than 350 SRW. I would expect that your truck is tuned by your sig. Try reloading the tune and check again. My med unit got around 8 mpg, but with lots of full throttle stats and TONS of idling. I have a friend though that gets right at 12.5 with his tuned and deleted F450 4x4.
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Cargo Master
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That might be the answer , I had my foot in it and its lower geared rear end than my 2002.
Maybe its not the answer for my daily commute 150 miles.
Its going to be a real pretty but expensive lawn ornament.
Maybe its not the answer for my daily commute 150 miles.
Its going to be a real pretty but expensive lawn ornament.
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It's an awesome truck but not the best commuter car. If you really need the truck, get it. Then save up $1500 bucks and buy a beater. I got tired of putting all the miles on my F350 and found a 94 Mustang that makes a great commuter. Plus, the Mustang was free! The Mustang is for sale by the way. 
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That works out to less than 5 miles per gallon
150$ div by 4 = 37.5
180 miles div by 37.5 = 4.8
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That is about what I get. 13.5 city and actually a bit better on the highway running unloaded. I generally get around 22-23. That is calculated by my SGII and hand.
Drive conservatively and these trucks can do pretty good. Loaded is an entirely different matter.
Drive conservatively and these trucks can do pretty good. Loaded is an entirely different matter.
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I didn't figure anything all I know is I filled it up and drove to work and back which is 300kms/180 miles , refilled and it took $150