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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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Fuel Mileage

Hey just wondering what the rest of you guys are getting in ur 7.3 for fuel mileage. I cant seem to get above 13 mpg, but my heavy foot is suspect
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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A heavy foot is a big problem. You also have to factor in truck configuration, rear end, 2wd or 4wd, winter or summer fuel.

Running empty I average around 19.8 with my CC LWB 2wd stick shift and a light foot.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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I average 18 now in mine, I had a clogged EBP Tube, that seem to make quite a difference once I got it opened back up.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I've been getting between 15-16 mpg. That's with about 60% city and 40% highway driving.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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I think you should be doing better, is that all city driving? I get about 15 in town and the X is quite a bit heavier than a pickup.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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yea i am all hiway unless im on the way to the gulf with the boat to do some fishin i actually get better mileage on hi way even with boat
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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OOPS I meant all city unless on way to gulf
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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This is really a tired subject, but I will put my results in here anyway. 19-20 city driving, 23-24 highway, but I admit to driving like an Alta Kaaka just because I know no matter how cool WOT is, it is expensive and getting more expensive everyday.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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I get 13.4 driving fast all the time, 16 if I totally baby it and don't go above 55, and about 15 towing my dune buggy a few hundred miles.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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i can run 18 if i try real good
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Now this is amazing even for me. I just got 22 mpg city only. Very carefully topped it off both times. The only changes have been a new fuel filter and unplugging the fuel heater, that and warmer weather. To me it is too good to be true.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
Now this is amazing even for me. I just got 22 mpg city only. Very carefully topped it off both times. The only changes have been a new fuel filter and unplugging the fuel heater, that and warmer weather. To me it is too good to be true.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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I drive very cheaply as much as I like getting on it. I am an old drag racer that used to do 140 mph in the 1/4 mile with a Pontiac powered '64 GTO. I was even featured in a National drag racing magazine. But those days are nothing but a memory to me anymore. I can't even believe these results myself so I'm going to try and cram some more in it in the morning.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I've been getting between 15-16 mpg. That's with about 60% city and 40% highway driving.
I'm doing about the same. I live in SoCal so my highway driving is almost like city driving. I'm mostly stock (no power adders), running stock size rubber and if I keep the rev's below 2000rpm (with the occasional freeway entrance to "clean her out") I can do 16mpg all day.

Oh yeah, I've got 156K on the odometer too, and still running strong!

I've never checked my EBP tube (only had the truck 8 months). I'm going to have to add that to my list...
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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well i guess ill chime in right now in WI i do believe they still have the winterized diesel but i could be wrong im get around 12 city and 15 highway but i just filled up with the 2 cycle oil additive and noticing gains right now but i have to check my ebps tube once and clean it out. but damn i wish i could get 22 like you mark
 
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