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Old 06-16-2011, 11:00 AM
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Driving down a flat interstate this morning.


15 minutes later in the other direction.
Old 06-16-2011, 11:04 AM
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Odd, Loki5.0 gets better then that towing 3k in traffic ><

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Do you use
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Wow, mine has never been that low.
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Thats about where im at when doing 70+ mph.
Old 06-16-2011, 11:59 AM
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Only time mine has read that low is maybe if I reset it and drove in town only. Interstate at 75, ( I dont drive 70) is usually between 16.5 and 18.5 depends alot on wind and its alot of rolling hills where I drive.

maybe the gearing? I have 3.55's but I have the 20's which I know dont help for mileage. Rate at 3700 miles.
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My Ecoboost is 19+ at 70.
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Originally Posted by Anthony H
Driving down a flat interstate this morning.


15 minutes later in the other direction.
I'm only averaging 14.5 with my 5.0 so dont feel bad.
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I am avg 18.9 in my 5.0 w/ 750 miles
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Originally Posted by Bgoptmst
Odd, Loki5.0 gets better then that towing 3k in traffic ><
Hahahahahahahahaha! Maybe Loki likes to pretend a lot.
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I think your just experiencing real world mpg's, for real world drivers. My eco isn't too much better. You should feel better knowing that at the end of the day your still driving one of the nicest trucks on the road.


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