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Oct 13, 2005 | 06:05 AM

oldcoupe42

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Fuel Consumption (Range)

I have a 95 F150 Extended with a 4,9 I6 motor, what type of range do owners of similar vehicles get on a tank of gas ? (I have 2 tanks on mine)

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Oct 13, 2005 | 08:22 AM

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I have a 1996 F-150, 5-speed, I-6, regular cab, 2.73 rear, long bed, 2WD, single tank and I try to go 300 mi between fill-ups. (avg 20mpg)

Oct 13, 2005 | 09:52 AM

oldcoupe42

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Forgot to mention I have a C-6 Auto trans (Yes I know F150s did not come with C-6 it was a custom swap for my old Mazda 5 spd)
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Oct 13, 2005 | 11:44 AM

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I'd realistically expect 14~16 with a C6 depending on the rear gear ratio.

Oct 13, 2005 | 12:06 PM

oldcoupe42

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Thanks guys, Im' guessing my duel tanks are 19 and 21 gallons respectivly ?
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Oct 13, 2005 | 01:37 PM

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My 95 Supercab w/302 has 16 gallon and 18 gallon respectively. I get 275 miles per front tank.

Oct 13, 2005 | 03:51 PM

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If you have a longbed, the front tank is 18.5. Shortbed and the front is 16.5. The rear is 18.2 regardless.

I get 15 in my 1991 below. You may get less than I do with a C6. No overdrive.

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Oct 13, 2005 | 05:44 PM

onebluemcm

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Popa Tim - Sounds like you're saying the 4.9L chugs the fuel a bit more than the 5.0L, everything else equal - didn't know that. Figured they be about equal....