V10 Mileage?
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Welcome to FTE, 97bandit 
I've been trying to keep a little closer eye on my gas mileage since prices are jumping and have averaged about 11.8 without loads and 9.2 loaded. You'll see my setup in my sig line.
I have a little over 100K and had to replace a COP (coil pack) once a few thou ago..due to washing the engine. Also had the a/c clutch to go bad. I have replaced several rubber items, but the rubber they use is a cheap imitation at best.
How many miles on the truck?
I've been trying to keep a little closer eye on my gas mileage since prices are jumping and have averaged about 11.8 without loads and 9.2 loaded. You'll see my setup in my sig line.
I have a little over 100K and had to replace a COP (coil pack) once a few thou ago..due to washing the engine. Also had the a/c clutch to go bad. I have replaced several rubber items, but the rubber they use is a cheap imitation at best.
How many miles on the truck?
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The truck has 67k miles. One local owner. I think its a good deal. But the mileage was something that concerned me. I have a 01 f150 4x4 and I get about 13 mpg with it, but it wont pull the loads I need sometimes.
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I wouldn't be concerned with the mileage at all. That is just broken in good for a Ford modular. As long as it's been well maintaned, I would not hesitate.
I get 11.5 average mixed BTW. I usually average about 13.5 on road trips without towing.
I get 11.5 average mixed BTW. I usually average about 13.5 on road trips without towing.
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From: NE Texas
Originally Posted by 97bandit
The truck has 67k miles. One local owner. I think its a good deal. But the mileage was something that concerned me. I have a 01 f150 4x4 and I get about 13 mpg with it, but it wont pull the loads I need sometimes.
Go for it...if you've checked it out good. Sounds like a sweet deal.
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I have an '01 V10 4x4 SC SB, I recently got 13.5-14 MPG hot-rodding it on a trip into PA (from Long Island), about 250 miles on way. Back, loaded with 1000lbs in the bed, again, not taking it easy, same MPG.
Other than that, I have seen 16.5MPG as a personal best once, but that's with my right shoulder dislocated after crashing my bike, so I was taking it REALLY EASY on the gas.
I also run stock size 265/75r16's, and a 3.73 rear gear.
Other than that, I have seen 16.5MPG as a personal best once, but that's with my right shoulder dislocated after crashing my bike, so I was taking it REALLY EASY on the gas.
I also run stock size 265/75r16's, and a 3.73 rear gear.
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Mine is 2000 V10 it has 260000+ on it now. It will get about 14-16 on the highway and only about 8-12 around town. I live in the Phoenix Metro so lots of stop and go. I have the Hyper-Tec chip programmer and it is set of High Performace so I might get a little better back at stock.
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From: down n tha swamps of La
Hey bandit I have a 01 V102wdauto xcab lwb running cooper 265/75r ATR's loaded city can get 12.5 pulling back on the right foot pressure hwy best ever 17.6 but it sure took a while to get there. so long story short every day in and out 11.5 city-13.5 hwy. love my lady because she has some radical power even stock
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Between 11 & 12 mixed town/highway and a little over 14 for 100% highway trips at 65/70 mph. I have 3.73 axle and 33" tires and my odometer/speedometer was reprogrammed at the dealer for the larger tire size.
These engines get as good or better mileage than any other gas engine 3/4 or 1 ton pickup on the market and make more torque at lower rpm than most of those engines.
A V10 Superduty embarrases the GM 6.0L and Dodge 5.7L Hemi in a 2500 or 3500. It makes alot more torque/tow power at alot lower rpm than either of them and gets the same or better mileage.
These engines get as good or better mileage than any other gas engine 3/4 or 1 ton pickup on the market and make more torque at lower rpm than most of those engines.
A V10 Superduty embarrases the GM 6.0L and Dodge 5.7L Hemi in a 2500 or 3500. It makes alot more torque/tow power at alot lower rpm than either of them and gets the same or better mileage.