FX4/Lariat 4x4 and Platinum EPA?
09-25-2009, 04:20 PM
#2
just did a 650 mile round trip from 65-75 got 19.2.
5.4 with 4x4 supercrew
5.4 with 4x4 supercrew
09-25-2009, 07:39 PM
#3
"real world EPA" is kind of an oxymoron. Term you're looking for is "fuel economy" or just "MPG." 
4x4 super crew with the 5.4L I get ~16 in-town/highway.
4x4 super crew with the 5.4L I get ~16 in-town/highway.
09-25-2009, 08:22 PM
#4
A while back I took a 2300 mile to Canada and back. On the highway at 75 mph, I got 18.x mpg according to the computer. In the city, I manage to get 15 mpg. Truck is 4x4 w/5.4L engine.
Expect variations. Head winds, hills, cargo weight, stop and go all effect your mileage.
Expect variations. Head winds, hills, cargo weight, stop and go all effect your mileage.
09-25-2009, 11:18 PM
#7
to get in a quick rear-end accident just pick a 18 wheeler and stay bout 70 feet back, Follow.
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09-27-2009, 01:33 PM
#8
umm, okay 70 feet back is plenty of room to avoid debri and accidents. I have been doing for about 1 year commuting 200 miles a day. Its only a quick rear end if your an idiot and are paying no attention. I mean whats the difference in that and heavy traffic on an interstate? It can be done very safely. 70 Feet is like 5 car lengths and at 70 miles an hour you dont need that much room. 18 wheelers take a longer time to stop plus its not like every time they stop they go all the way to a complet stop slamming on brakes.
Last edited by manic5_2001; 09-27-2009 at 01:39 PM.
09-27-2009, 01:52 PM
#9
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umm, okay 70 feet back is plenty of room to avoid debri and accidents. I have been doing for about 1 year commuting 200 miles a day. Its only a quick rear end if your an idiot and are paying no attention. I mean whats the difference in that and heavy traffic on an interstate? It can be done very safely. 70 Feet is like 5 car lengths and at 70 miles an hour you dont need that much room. 18 wheelers take a longer time to stop plus its not like every time they stop they go all the way to a complet stop slamming on brakes.
As I recall, travelling at 70 mph is equal to about 100 feet per second.
Drafting (70') a big-rig at 70 mph is not safe, in any cirucmustance. Period.
09-27-2009, 01:54 PM
#10
How about when one of the trailer's rear tires blows? Your car will go 100+ feet before you even realize that something happened and try to do anything. At that speed you should be 300+ ft. behind the truck. But I suppose that's why the most common type of accident is a rear-end.
Last edited by statikuz; 09-27-2009 at 02:02 PM.
