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My pops just bought a 2007 ford f-250 diesel with 3.73 gears 2wd. It now has 3000 miles on it. We filled up before we took a trip to richmond. I drove down the highway 70 mph up and down small hills in the rain with the wind howling. Drove with a lead foot going around town in richmond. Drove back going 70. All together it was about 30 miles of city driving and 170 highway miles. I filled up when i got back and average 24 MPG. Im not sure what these trucks normally get but that sounds good for a 3/4 ton pick up. My 92 f-350 diesel wit 4.11 gears gets about 15 at best.
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Great MPG but it might have been your fill up. I can get in at least 3 more gallons after it auto shuts off somethimes more. IMO If you don't fill it to the same place every time it's not accurate...Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by jimmy-six
Great MPG but it might have been your fill up. I can get in at least 3 more gallons after it auto shuts off somethimes more. IMO If you don't fill it to the same place every time it's not accurate...Good Luck.
In these cases, before jumping to conclusions regarding mileage, it's best to run an average over 3-5 tanks of fuel.
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From: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Ya and dont forget about foaming. If you wait for the foam to subside you can fit another 1-2 gallons. Its -3* with the windchill here today so i dont think ill be waiting for the foam!
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