MPG ?
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May 1, 2024, 08:47 PM
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over what distance?
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Plus, where did you read, or who told you it would get 15 mpg in town anyway???
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sorry, it's a v8 7.3 gas engine.
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
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sorry, it's a v8 7.3 gas engine.
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
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Check out the 7.3l gas forum, they some MPG threads at the top with feedback from actual owners. Dealers often are misinformed, exaggerate or just plain make crap up.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum307/
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum307/
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The truck is as aerodynamic as a brick, weights significantly more than the average vehicle.
Some guy here a few days ago raving about the 6.8 getting 18+ (I think) with oversized tires, yeah right!
I'm avg about 16 with a 550 that weighs in, in the ballpark of 4,000 pounds more, then again it's a diesel.
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sorry, it's a v8 7.3 gas engine.
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
So much affects fuel economy, mostly it comes down to how you drive and terrain.
Also, is the truck still all stock, original size tires and equipment???
And, what gear ratio in it?
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Gear ratios have a lot to do with it. I have a V10 in a Class A motor home that gets about 11MPG, and I have a V10 in a 25-passenger bus that gets 5MPG (on a good day, and no passengers). Diesel should be way better. We get about 16MPG overall with my 2006 6.0L.
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Banks Pedal Monster installed for the fun of it.
We need more info:
Engine?
If gas, what octane rating are you using?
Tire pressure?
Driving habits?
Miles on truck? - Will increase some as parts become broken in.
Hand calculated or from the display?
I'm sure there are other factors.
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sorry, it's a v8 7.3 gas engine.
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
I've hand calculated it, and what the dash says, the dealership told me I should get 15 city and 21 highway, everything online pretty much says it's fuel efficient and those are the numbers I should be getting. I expected at least something close even in eco mode I'm around 8 or 9 mpg
My 2022 F150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost was around 18-19 city and maybe 22-23ish hi-way IF I kept it under 70mph.
But who want to get passed by a 80 year old granny with a car load of grandkids? I really wouldn't have minded that she passed me, but come on lady, the finger too?
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I have a 23 7.3 with 430 gears and run 35's. I get 10 mpg no matter what I do, I can drive it like grandma or like I stole it, don't matter, but like stated above, if you are concerned about gas mileage in a Superduty you bought the wrong truck.