gas milage?
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Driving in Denver...which I would say comes close to 50/50 driving, at least for what I do.
'05 Lariat CC, SB, 4x4, 3.73, 265/70-17 = 15.5 MPG
'06 Harley CC, SB, 4x4, 3.73, 275/65-20 = 14.5 MPG
'05 Lariat CC, SB, 4x4, 3.73, 265/70-17 = 15.5 MPG
'06 Harley CC, SB, 4x4, 3.73, 275/65-20 = 14.5 MPG
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I don't get GAS mileage with my diesel truck. Now that the smart-aleck stuff is done.....
I have an '06 Extended Cab, Short Box with a topper on it
6-speed Manual Trans, 3.73 axle
Summer, it gets 20 on the highway if I keep it under 70 mph, and 16-17 in town. That's running 265/70-17 highway tread tires at 65 psi.
Winter, it's 17 highway and 14 around town. That's with a winter blend fuel, cold temps, and 285/70-17 all-terrains at 55 psi.
Towing a 33' travel trailer in the summer at 60-65 mph, it gets 13-14, depending on headwind/tailwind.
I have an '06 Extended Cab, Short Box with a topper on it
6-speed Manual Trans, 3.73 axle
Summer, it gets 20 on the highway if I keep it under 70 mph, and 16-17 in town. That's running 265/70-17 highway tread tires at 65 psi.
Winter, it's 17 highway and 14 around town. That's with a winter blend fuel, cold temps, and 285/70-17 all-terrains at 55 psi.
Towing a 33' travel trailer in the summer at 60-65 mph, it gets 13-14, depending on headwind/tailwind.
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Originally Posted by wwb
I don't get GAS mileage with my diesel truck. Now that the smart-aleck stuff is done.....
I have an '06 Extended Cab, Short Box with a topper on it
6-speed Manual Trans, 3.73 axle
Summer, it gets 20 on the highway if I keep it under 70 mph, and 16-17 in town. That's running 265/70-17 highway tread tires at 65 psi.
Winter, it's 17 highway and 14 around town. That's with a winter blend fuel, cold temps, and 285/70-17 all-terrains at 55 psi.
Towing a 33' travel trailer in the summer at 60-65 mph, it gets 13-14, depending on headwind/tailwind.
I have an '06 Extended Cab, Short Box with a topper on it
6-speed Manual Trans, 3.73 axle
Summer, it gets 20 on the highway if I keep it under 70 mph, and 16-17 in town. That's running 265/70-17 highway tread tires at 65 psi.
Winter, it's 17 highway and 14 around town. That's with a winter blend fuel, cold temps, and 285/70-17 all-terrains at 55 psi.
Towing a 33' travel trailer in the summer at 60-65 mph, it gets 13-14, depending on headwind/tailwind.
haha yah got me with that one
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I think one of the common elements is to keep your motor under 2K on the tach. I've noticed that for me that equates to between 65-70 mph.
If it was left up to me...I'd cruise at 80-85 all the time. The truck just really SEEMS COMFORTABLE cruising at that speed.
My wife borrowed the truck for a trip to NC....her comment was "Here I am cruising comfortably down the interstate...I thought was was doing 65 or so...the speedo said 80 or so! I laughed long and hard at that one!
Joe
If it was left up to me...I'd cruise at 80-85 all the time. The truck just really SEEMS COMFORTABLE cruising at that speed.
My wife borrowed the truck for a trip to NC....her comment was "Here I am cruising comfortably down the interstate...I thought was was doing 65 or so...the speedo said 80 or so! I laughed long and hard at that one!
Joe
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I just bought my '05 F250 Crew Cab 4X4 with the 5.4 Gas motor and Torqshift(sp?). Tires are 265/70/17 Cooper Discoverer STs. Gearing is open 3.73. Is there something wrong with me or my truck?!? I took a 200 mile round trip ride and got about 11 mpg at cruise-controlled 74mph. RPMs were just over 2K, I'd say 2100. Around town is lower than that. The truck has 51000 miles on it. The only thing I haul is my comfortable behind. The truck isn't working hard at all.
Also, (silly question) what's DK?
Thanks in advance,
Later...
Brewster...
Also, (silly question) what's DK?
Thanks in advance,
Later...
Brewster...
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Originally Posted by Citypol86
I just bought my '05 F250 Crew Cab 4X4 with the 5.4 Gas motor and Torqshift(sp?). Tires are 265/70/17 Cooper Discoverer STs. Gearing is open 3.73. Is there something wrong with me or my truck?!? I took a 200 mile round trip ride and got about 11 mpg at cruise-controlled 74mph. RPMs were just over 2K, I'd say 2100. Around town is lower than that. The truck has 51000 miles on it. The only thing I haul is my comfortable behind. The truck isn't working hard at all.
Also, (silly question) what's DK?
Thanks in advance,
Later...
Brewster...
Also, (silly question) what's DK?
Thanks in advance,
Later...
Brewster...
