2002 7.3 mpg drop
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7,426
Likes: 6
From: Sioux Falls, SD
How's the new motor?
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 2
From: Oklahoma
Rich, the new motor is wonderful! No leaks, no oil usage, smooth as silk and purrs like a 7.3. I enjoy the ping pong ball trick when showing off my lack of blow-by. My MPG's have been consistent so I know it's part of owning the EX. I'll do break work over Christmas to ensure the slid pins and calipers aren't dragging.
It's time for another transmission flush, but all in all, she's wonderful! Thanks for asking.
It's time for another transmission flush, but all in all, she's wonderful! Thanks for asking.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7,426
Likes: 6
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Rich, the new motor is wonderful! No leaks, no oil usage, smooth as silk and purrs like a 7.3. I enjoy the ping pong ball trick when showing off my lack of blow-by. My MPG's have been consistent so I know it's part of owning the EX. I'll do break work over Christmas to ensure the slid pins and calipers aren't dragging.
It's time for another transmission flush, but all in all, she's wonderful! Thanks for asking.
It's time for another transmission flush, but all in all, she's wonderful! Thanks for asking.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 2
From: Oklahoma
Yes it is, thanks to our member Trey Spooner you can do with a step by step guide...
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 436
Likes: 51
From: Southwest WA
Yes it is, thanks to our member Trey Spooner you can do with a step by step guide... How To: Make a boost leak detector - YouTube
Are you not concerned about turning the turbo shaft without lubrication?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,672
Likes: 367
From: Fallon,NV & Bainbridge OH
I can't speak to your area but here in the Sierra and in Reno area they winter blend both gas and diesel so mileage really sucks on both fuels. 6000 foot average elevation and winter blend just sucks fuel.
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Did you find anything out about this?
This exactly my situation!!!! WHAT DID YOU DO FIND OUT?!. I’m about to sell this thing it’s been making me so frustrated. 1998 E350 diesel.
Purchased from original owner. Told me he always got 19 mpg. I buy it. Hand calculating every fill up, sure enough 19 mpg all day. Random day I go out to do my usual long freeway drive, fill up, start driving and notice the gauge starts to move right away. It would usually always stay at full for like 100 miles, now it just starts to drop right away.
getting like 15.5-16 now no matter what, I only highway drive at like 70-75. What did you find out?
Purchased from original owner. Told me he always got 19 mpg. I buy it. Hand calculating every fill up, sure enough 19 mpg all day. Random day I go out to do my usual long freeway drive, fill up, start driving and notice the gauge starts to move right away. It would usually always stay at full for like 100 miles, now it just starts to drop right away.
getting like 15.5-16 now no matter what, I only highway drive at like 70-75. What did you find out?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 154
From: Kansas City KS
Walker, i think a few of the guys from this original thread are no longer visiting this forum. I think Truckee still post here. Its an old thread tho 2015.
The vans should get better mileage than the trucks. They are less hp. Honestly you will probably get the better feedback and tips if you start a new thread. There are so many things that can contribute to fuel economy.
The vans should get better mileage than the trucks. They are less hp. Honestly you will probably get the better feedback and tips if you start a new thread. There are so many things that can contribute to fuel economy.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,672
Likes: 367
From: Fallon,NV & Bainbridge OH
Yep, I'm still here and still driving the truck getting ****ty mileage that is worse in the winter. Due to winter blend, an 8' plow, snow in the bed and pushing snow at 6000' plus, it doesn't get much better in the summer either when you have lead foot and things that need to get done.
New User
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
I hear this winter blend stuff all the time. I’m in Phoenix and we don’t get that. Plus I’ve owned a few diesels and I’ve had this for a year and a half, filling it up in winter and summer makes no difference in mpg.
But funny, your original post is exactly my situation. Roughly 19 mpg on highway all day no matter what. Overnight basically one day, I get like 15. And that’s that, can’t change it. And the way I noticed was the gauge wasn’t staying at full for the usual 80-100 miles that it usually would before moving. Now it just starts to move a few miles after fill up.
so nothing has changed with you then? Even in the “summer”?
But funny, your original post is exactly my situation. Roughly 19 mpg on highway all day no matter what. Overnight basically one day, I get like 15. And that’s that, can’t change it. And the way I noticed was the gauge wasn’t staying at full for the usual 80-100 miles that it usually would before moving. Now it just starts to move a few miles after fill up.
so nothing has changed with you then? Even in the “summer”?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bismic
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
1
Apr 14, 2008 06:14 PM
raineytx
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
4
Apr 12, 2005 08:01 PM