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Not trying to sound like a Jerk here but according to www.fueleconomy.gov, under the new EPA test the 5.4L 3V F-150 should get 12 in the city and 16 on the HWY.
I think the days of using a P'kup for a daily driver but not as part of your job are fast falling behind.
One thing that you can try is getting an K&N Air Filter. http://www.knfilters.com/
Mark.
What I have now: 1997 Ford F250 SD 4X4, 460 V8 (rebuilt 30K ago), Auto (rebuilt 20K ago), rearend gears Unknown, shortbox, extended Cab, 35" Tires, 6" lift, Airbags. 8-9.5 MPG, empty, loaded, or pulling Horse Trailer with 2 Horses, and loaded with Camping Gear. Paid for.
What I want to do: More Mileage (Hauling Horses to Montana with current Rig is $600 round Trip) Add Camper (can't with Short Box and Pull Horse Trailer, unless I go with small SB Camper), go up to 3-4 Horse Trailer (will add 5000lbs to tow weight). Long box also better for hauling Hay.
What I think I need, but am not sure. 99-05, F350 DRW(?) 4X4 crewcab, not a huge payment. Not sure on Manual or Auto, Gas or Diesel.
I love my current Truck, if it had a long box for the Camper, I would eat the Gas Mileage, but we really need to move to a Camper, and my younger Horse, needs to start going with us. Please give some suggestions on what to look for used and why or why I should just stay with what I have.
http://www.pureenergysystems.com/news/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/
Also this: http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Acetone_as_a_Fuel_Additive
Good luck.
If this is the SO REASON and the prices will drop back down to being .60cents below gas prices when its over, I have NO problem paying an extra $100 a month in fuel cost over the V10 gas motor if it means supporting our troops to ensure there safety and to protect our shores. (So I will just have to eat at home more often)
John
1) I have found BIO diesel cause this valve to stick.
2) If you want to use this tank in winter paint it black or Line-X it to obsorb heat from the sun, or add heater.
The problem is some states don't allow this set up so check first (or who's to know?). The reason the manufactures quit putting bigger or duel tanks in is because people were falling a sleep at the wheel from not stopping on long drives. Hence not liable for law suits of this type.
I stayed with a small tank to allow more use of the bed. found best deal at TSC.
Cars that could tow the same amount of weight? Cars that weighed in excess of 5000 lbs? Cars had had the drag coefficient of a brick? Cars that had the same large engine?
Full size pickups have all of the issues; each one causes a decrease in MPG.
Having said that, you might check out the driving tips from the various hybrid forums. The "battery" related stuff (like EV - "electric mode") won't help, but there are other tips that can help.
Research has shown that leaving the tail gate on a pickup is the most aerodynamically efficient.
Try and keep moving. By this I mean don't tailgate, and try and slow gradually when approaching a red light - it may turn green before you get there. Remember (in town) the biggest issue is that you have to get that 5000+ lbs up to speed - and that takes energy. MPG directly relates to the speed being traveled and the RPMs of the engine, so try and find the "sweet spot" of your engine for in town use where the RPMs are lowest for the highest speed achieved.
On the highway, reduce to the lowest safe speed that you can stand, preferably 60-65 MPH. The higher you go, the worse the MPG.
My last pickup was a 1996 F150, but it had the 4.2 and a manual transmission. It returned 17 MPG city / 23 MPG highway. But at the time I wasn't driving for MPG, except in the city where I used the OD at normal speeds where possible.
the key is keep rpm less than 2000, even in the city. Have no upgrades, stock vehicle.
just my rear end is bit of whining, when under a load or accelerating. I changed gear oil for full synthetic 75W-90, but did not help at all.
Have been looking into adding cold air intake and possibly big exhaust for added MPG. Don't need anymore power as this thing will pull a tree outta the ground. Have talked to Banks and it's a pricey $1300 upgrade. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I don't want to go missing with it too much cause of the warranty on the powertrain is 100K which I think is pretty good. Any Pro's and Con's. I don't trust talking to these equipment reps cause they mostly want to sell you this stuff and could care less about your warranty.
I'm trying to get a call in to talk to a few Ford Diesel guys. Would appreciate any opinions or experiences with Banks or any other reputable diesel performance houses.
Other than the EPA estimates for fuel mileage, how big a shock will I get with the 4.6? I don't get that great a mileage with my Ranger, approx 16 mpg on average.
I drive conservatively (I'm 56, and my fast years are far behind me!).
Any thoughts opinions appreciated!
I'll likely get a Tonneau cover; studies shows that's about the best accessory (other than mechanical mods) that will increase mileage.
Any one have any other ideas? Thank you in advance.
chuck
If your numbers are fillup calculations I have to say you got a diamond in the rough because the 6.0's are notorious for bad fuel mileage, worse than the 7.3's, and the 6.4's are even worse at 9-12.5MPG.
Good luck with your mods. Some words of advice, go with SCT programmer, do not use K&N filters use AFE, AEM, Banks filters, get an EGR delete kit, a 4" exhaust system, and an ARP head stud kit is imperrative with these mods or you will be blowing head gaskets. This is from experience so trust me.
That's above 20mpg highway. My dash mileage monitor said 22.1, and I'm inclined to believe that isn't far off, because of the distance I traveled without having to fill up. I was astonished that I didn't have to stop to fill up dozens of miles before I did.
Averaged 60-70mph the whole way. Relatively flat (Rt. 95 from Maryland to Connecticut), but it is riddled with toll booths, so room to improve on mileage even.
And mine is the 4x4, Supercab, and the gear ratio is 3.73.
Not making this up. 20++ mpg highway out of a stock 4WD version of the EcoBoost F150.
I'm a bit of a light-foot (I like vehicles with ample power, so I don't always have to rev them). So I'll bet I could get ~24mpg out of a 2WD Ecoboost equipped Fun-50 from Florida to Maine, traffic and weather permitting.
GM says they are not worried about this engine, but they are underestimating its capabilities!