Mileage improvements
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Mileage improvements
I am getting about 13-14 mpg on the hwy right now with 24000 miles on it. What can I do to improve the mpg? Is taking it to the dealer a good idea ie reflash? performance mods etc thanks
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There is nothing about these trucks and milage that go together. Even at 12, its better than a big block gasser. Seems that most get around 11 - 14 city, and 14-18 highway. Keep in mind you are driving a 7500 lb truck. Guess my advice would be to buy an economy car for driving when you don't need to drive your truck.
BTW, what is your truck, yr and model ect.
BTW, what is your truck, yr and model ect.
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is a big truck. It is a 2005 f250 4x4 fx4. The reason I asked is b/c a switched from a 02 chevy silverado duramax 4x4 that got 16.5-18 doing 80mph. On this truck I get 13-14 at 75mph. I was wondering if anyone else had similar mpg and what they did to improve it.
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I am getting about 13-14 mpg on the hwy right now with 24000 miles on it. What can I do to improve the mpg? Is taking it to the dealer a good idea ie reflash? performance mods etc thanks
I can get 13/16 at 70….I can get 18/ 20.8 at 63…BIG difference
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I have an 04 4x4 crew dually w/ 6.0 and get 11-12 around town & 13-14 highway at 70mph. My 97 7.3 got 21 highway and 16 around town with a bamks powerpack on it. It was faster, more powerful and easier to work on than this 6.0.
I agree, it's better to get a little poo-box to drive around to save fuel.
I agree, it's better to get a little poo-box to drive around to save fuel.
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How fast, what type of terrain, do you drive, and do you use Cruse?
I can get 13/16 at 70….I can get 18/ 20.8 at 63…BIG difference
Yes I use my cruise and set it about 75-80 mph just like the last truck. It is mostly small hills and flat here in Mississippi
I can get 13/16 at 70….I can get 18/ 20.8 at 63…BIG difference
Yes I use my cruise and set it about 75-80 mph just like the last truck. It is mostly small hills and flat here in Mississippi
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