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Nov 7, 2015 | 12:46 AM

biker777

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Bad MPG

I just acquired a 2008 F-250, 6.4, Off Road 4x4 and am getting 13 MPG. Will a programmer alone improve the mileage or do I have to get EGR and DPF deletes and programer? Money is tight so, the most economical route will be the best choice.

Nov 7, 2015 | 04:47 AM

Chuck's First Ford

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a 6,000 pound truck.. the size of a house... and only get 13....?

Performance does not include an increase in mpg.. my opinion.

A lighter FOOT on the loud petal.. will increase MPG.

Nov 7, 2015 | 06:03 AM

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Check temperature on rotors, brakes may be dragging.

Nov 7, 2015 | 06:10 AM

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13 doesn't sound bad to me if you're running off road tires

Nov 7, 2015 | 06:32 AM

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All around driving I'm getting 13.9 with 8k on the ticker.

Nov 7, 2015 | 06:35 AM

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I'd love to get 13 mpg. My 2011 6.2 averages about 12.1

Nov 7, 2015 | 07:19 AM

The Bone

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I had a Durango SUV and got 13 mpg. LOL

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Nov 7, 2015 | 08:27 AM

Chuck's First Ford

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Originally Posted by Tom

They're heavier than that, my '08 F250 was a shade over 8,000 lbs.

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You may be correct...

my 2012 F 250 with trailer is 15,000,, minus trailer at 8,300.... 6,700 for my truck.

Cat scales last month.

Nov 7, 2015 | 08:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck's First Ford

You may be correct...

my 2012 F 250 with trailer is 15,000,, minus trailer at 8,300.... 6,700 for my truck.

Cat scales last month.

I can see that. The diesel engine adds about 500 lbs, and mine was a crew cab. What does your payload sticker say? Subtract payload from GVWR and you have the weight as it left the factory.

Nov 7, 2015 | 08:56 AM

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The more you stay out of the turbo (throttle), the better your mileage will be. If you drive it like a teenager, there's nothing you can do to raise the mileage.

Light foot = heavy wallet

Heavy foot = light wallet

You make's your choices...

Nov 15, 2015 | 07:28 AM

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Big tires will effect fuel millage. Bad alignment will do the same. Under inflated tires will do it too. A tune up may be in order. Change the oil to synthetic might help. Not much but it's better than the conventional oil. Better for the engine.