5 Mpg
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5 Mpg
Hello everyone this is my 2nd post.
I just bought a f250SD v-10, 4x4 2003 crewcab however, I am only getting 5 miles to the gallon Its new but the dealer sold it as used cuz it had 100 miles on it and was registered to FOrd.
But I know I should be gettin more MPG, Ive got about 600 miles on it now after 1 week and I think today I got 125 miles on half a tank ( 38gallon tank) so iI think it got a little better.
ANy thoughts or ideas?
I just bought a f250SD v-10, 4x4 2003 crewcab however, I am only getting 5 miles to the gallon Its new but the dealer sold it as used cuz it had 100 miles on it and was registered to FOrd.
But I know I should be gettin more MPG, Ive got about 600 miles on it now after 1 week and I think today I got 125 miles on half a tank ( 38gallon tank) so iI think it got a little better.
ANy thoughts or ideas?
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From: On top of a big hill...
5 Mpg
Assuming you calculated your mpg correctly (no offense intended) there must be something wrong. Don't go by the gas guage reading-wait until you fill it up to see how much gas you used. My truck has the 29 gal tank and if I fill it up at the "1/2" mark it will only take about 11 gallons.
My truck's mileage went up as it got some break-in miles on it but never got under 10 even when it was brand new. I'd just watch it for a few more fill-ups and then complain to the dealer if it doesn't get better.
Most folks, me included, average about 11 to 13 mpg for mixed diving. I just got back from a 300 mile highway trip not towing anything and got 14.8mpg with mine, which is the best I've done so far.
My truck's mileage went up as it got some break-in miles on it but never got under 10 even when it was brand new. I'd just watch it for a few more fill-ups and then complain to the dealer if it doesn't get better.
Most folks, me included, average about 11 to 13 mpg for mixed diving. I just got back from a 300 mile highway trip not towing anything and got 14.8mpg with mine, which is the best I've done so far.
Last edited by MountainHound; Jul 5, 2003 at 11:10 PM.
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From: Gulf Coast, FL
5 Mpg
Just keep track of the complaints. As long as you can show a history, once you decide to file a MAJOR complaint the service history will help you.
I agree you need to use your trip odometer and fuel fill amount to figure the MPG. Keep those records and you may see an increase as you drive. You should get better than 10MPG.
I agree you need to use your trip odometer and fuel fill amount to figure the MPG. Keep those records and you may see an increase as you drive. You should get better than 10MPG.
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Use the manual method to calculate, like others have said.
I just hauled my camper and boat up to high mountain lakes last week and got 9.8 going up to 4500 feet. On the way back, I got 11.5. There is no way yours could be that low unless some Chebbie driver is siphoning your gas
I just hauled my camper and boat up to high mountain lakes last week and got 9.8 going up to 4500 feet. On the way back, I got 11.5. There is no way yours could be that low unless some Chebbie driver is siphoning your gas
