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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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i have a question does any one know what kind of fuel mileage a 1976 f-350 with a 390 4 speed will get thanks
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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10 on a good day.
 
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Consider anything over 8mpg a bonus.
 
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Agree, high single digits.
 
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They have it covered. 8 most if the time. Once in a while I get 10. And it doesn't matter how light or heavy my foot is, 8 to 10 mpg.
 
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I used to get 10-12 with mine....4wd...35's and 4.10s
 
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"What kind of gas mileage will it get" is the last question you should be asking when looking at a truck. If you're concerned about gas mileage, get a Ford Escort instead.
 
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"What kind of gas mileage will it get" is the last question you should be asking when looking at a truck. If you're concerned about gas mileage, get a Ford Escort instead.

Tell that to the diesel guys and they will laugh at you.
 
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i got a 73 f250 with 390 and gets about a avarage of 8mpg
 
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i got a 73 f250 with 390 and gets about a avarage of 8mpg
That seems to be the general concensus, when i hear claims of 12+mpg i take them with a grain of salt.
 
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ive never have gottan 12 not even highway
highway is like 10 mabe a restored mine hasnt been restored since 83
 
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