6.0 L fuel consumption while idling

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Dec 7, 2007 | 12:26 PM

borcht warrior

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6.0 L fuel consumption while idling

Has anybody every come across what this engine will burn in fuel while idling? I am trying to justify installing a Webasto or Espar coolant heater instead of remote starter.

I tried search the forums but have had no luck.

Dec 7, 2007 | 12:51 PM

06F250XLTFX4

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I have read before that 1 hours of idle is equal to 33miles of driving. not sure of idle speed (high idle) i am sure someone will chime in on this topic soon

Dec 7, 2007 | 01:37 PM

Herkmafia

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I'd guess less than 3 gal per hour.

Using 06F250XLTFX4's scenario that would be about 2 gal per hour.

Just a guess as I've never idled long enough to check.

Last edited by Herkmafia; Dec 7, 2007 at 01:48 PM.

Dec 7, 2007 | 02:06 PM

MattyNJ

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all i know is mine seems to burn alot! while ideling....

Dec 7, 2007 | 02:10 PM

Joshua0606

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Yea mine to, just watch how fast the mpg drops on the display while idling.

Dec 7, 2007 | 03:19 PM

killaford

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international/ford has stated 2gal/hour.

Dec 7, 2007 | 08:18 PM

Joms

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I do have the high idle mod on mine, and when I am idling for any time at all I normally turn that on because these engines dont like to run at a low RPM for any length of time due to wet slacking. Anyways, I know mine seems like it draws A LOT! of fuel while it is idling.

Also, I have a 1500watt inverter that I use to power four 8' lights in my trailer, and I normally will idle the engine when I am loading or un-loading with the lights on. The worst I have seen it was 1/4 tank over about an hour and a half, other times it is much less....

Just my .02...