im getting between 12-13 mpg with my truck.
Gas mileage (yeah, right!)
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Gas mileage (yeah, right!)
Now don't get me wrong, guys, but I was aware that my truck was NOT going to get 18-20 MPG. But with 1700+ miles on it, I'm still getting 9.XX+ MPG! 
I rarely get up to highway speeds so most driving is around town - stop and go. I guess I shouldn't complain(?)!
Is there a chip that would improve it or not? Let me know what other things I could possibly do to improve it. I've installed a K & N filter but haven't noticed any improvement. :-X23 BTW, I'm not looking to spend big dollars to try and get 1 or 2 MPG's! Know what I mean?
DaleL
'02 F250XL 4x4 5.4L Auto 4:10 Reg cab LB WORK TRUCK! (see gallery)
I rarely get up to highway speeds so most driving is around town - stop and go. I guess I shouldn't complain(?)!Is there a chip that would improve it or not? Let me know what other things I could possibly do to improve it. I've installed a K & N filter but haven't noticed any improvement. :-X23 BTW, I'm not looking to spend big dollars to try and get 1 or 2 MPG's! Know what I mean?
DaleL
'02 F250XL 4x4 5.4L Auto 4:10 Reg cab LB WORK TRUCK! (see gallery)
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driving style?
stop and go doesn't help either.... they say a chip will improve the figure, but who gets a chip and doesn't play with the extra get up and go?
i get 7 and am happy with it.
stop and go doesn't help either.... they say a chip will improve the figure, but who gets a chip and doesn't play with the extra get up and go?
i get 7 and am happy with it.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 27-Feb-02 AT 05:22 PM (EST)]You mentioned 'driving style'! I drive like an old man (maybe because I am , sorta!). 
I have a feather touch on the go-pedal with a periodic 'anvil' touch! 
DaleL
'02 F250XL 4x4 5.4L Auto 4:10 Reg cab LB WORK TRUCK! (see gallery)
I have a feather touch on the go-pedal with a periodic 'anvil' touch! DaleL
'02 F250XL 4x4 5.4L Auto 4:10 Reg cab LB WORK TRUCK! (see gallery)
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 27-Feb-02 AT 06:17 PM (EST)]Dale
Its your gear ratio 4.10 plus the auto
I'm getting 12/17 with zf6 speed and 3.73ls
on 02 f250 4x4 sc/sd 5.4 offrd/snowplow ,trailer pkg.
our driving styles are the same.
Rich
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Its your gear ratio 4.10 plus the auto
I'm getting 12/17 with zf6 speed and 3.73ls
on 02 f250 4x4 sc/sd 5.4 offrd/snowplow ,trailer pkg.
our driving styles are the same.
Rich
Ford Trucks Built Tough!
not with rocks
Watch out "X" Mayor of Truckville
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Dale,
You'll probably pick up some mpg after the motor breaks in. I picked up 1 mpg after 2500 miles. Avg 11-11.5 in town now. Also, as the outside temperatures warm up, the mileage goes up. We also have OXY gas which goes away after March 1st. I ALWAYS pick up 1-1 1/2 mpg after that crap is done with for the winter
You'll probably pick up some mpg after the motor breaks in. I picked up 1 mpg after 2500 miles. Avg 11-11.5 in town now. Also, as the outside temperatures warm up, the mileage goes up. We also have OXY gas which goes away after March 1st. I ALWAYS pick up 1-1 1/2 mpg after that crap is done with for the winter
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Hi all! Feel your pain Dale, I have the same truck you do with 8xxx miles and I only get 10-10 1/2 mpg. 
But it is a hell of a work truck 
and I would'nt trade it for anything else. Period.
But it is a hell of a work truck and I would'nt trade it for anything else. Period.Trending Topics
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