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From: La Mesa Ca
Originally Posted by highboy390fe
2000 f250 regular cab lariat
60,500 miles
5 speed
5.4, 4.10 gears
305/70/16
I just bought it havent had a full tank through it yet, but i was wondering what everyone else runs for a rpm at 70, i am running close to 2400 rpms in overdrive. i was wondering if this is normal or what everyone else was running at. Thanks
60,500 miles
5 speed
5.4, 4.10 gears
305/70/16
I just bought it havent had a full tank through it yet, but i was wondering what everyone else runs for a rpm at 70, i am running close to 2400 rpms in overdrive. i was wondering if this is normal or what everyone else was running at. Thanks
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1999 f250 sd 3.73, auto, long box, sc, 235 tires
65mph at 2050 rpm on cruise, just myself and another 150 lbs
recently 17mpg(american ) or 20.7 canadian, no wind
I have had up to 22 canadian or 18 american on the highway
65mph at 2050 rpm on cruise, just myself and another 150 lbs
recently 17mpg(american ) or 20.7 canadian, no wind
I have had up to 22 canadian or 18 american on the highway
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From: Mentor, OH
I have a 2003 F250SD extended cab, short bed, 5.4, 2wd, 3.73, 265/75/16, drive both highway and city everyday and I get 14.5 to 15 mpg, most of the time i have a soft foot but still lay into it every once and a while, have not modifed it yet, but will keep you posted when I do. Hope this helps, Michael
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Originally Posted by bigblack02
that can't be right... 70 with a 32.8" tall tire with 4.10's and a .72 final gear - you should be cruising @ 2100-2150rpms unless you have 4.56's then your right where you should be.
I have the 4.10's and i founf out my speedo is a little off its more like 2300rpms at 70.
