2.7 mpg/performance
03-22-2017, 11:00 AM
#1621
Senior Member
Speaking of the dream meter. When I fill up, it says 456 miles to empty. On a 23 gallon tank. That math works out to 19.8 MPG. But the liar tells me I'm getting 20.8.
03-22-2017, 12:03 PM
#1622
Junior Member
So far for me just at stop and go traffic, avg of 17.6 mpg. I live in avondale and when i drive to mesa (all freeway) it ups towards 19.1 mpg going 65-70mph. Guess i need to drive more long streches to take advantage of saving fuel on 91 octane.
03-22-2017, 12:45 PM
#1623
Senior Member
My commute consists of lot of back windy 55 mph roads and then highways were 80 is the norm. Needless to say mpg suffers. Usually around 18.5-19.
not complaining as i could achieve that by driving like granny in my 5.0. That is full tank to e light reading. I don't fill up midway. City driving seems to be much better. I'll be around 21 if I don't drive to work 😄
not complaining as i could achieve that by driving like granny in my 5.0. That is full tank to e light reading. I don't fill up midway. City driving seems to be much better. I'll be around 21 if I don't drive to work 😄
03-22-2017, 12:54 PM
#1624
Senior Member
Ive got 40K on my 2.7 now and I have average around 22mpg. If i keep it under 60 I'll see mid 20s, but around 65 I get 22-23 typically.
03-24-2017, 01:24 AM
#1625
1.0 MPG off is not that horrible. If you don't like the MPG meter than don't pay attention to it.
03-25-2017, 10:22 AM
#1627
Senior Member
I think you missed the point. The math for DTE is using a MPG number that is different than what the meter is reporting. I just find that a bit curious.....
03-27-2017, 08:18 PM
#1628
91 octane 21 gallon fill, 60 mph with a strong cross wind.
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03-27-2017, 09:02 PM
#1629
Senior Member
Here's a good one for all you deep-thinkers....
The other day, as my fuel tank was down to 30 miles DTE, I knew I had a few more small runs to make before I could get to a gas station (I live in BFE). When I shut the truck off, it was exactly 30 miles DTE. I had about a gallon of gas in my portable can, so I thought I'd pout that in, just as insurance, to make my stops, and get to the gas station. I would guess it was actually a little more than a gallon, maybe gallon & half. When I re-fired the truck, it still read 30 miles DTE. Between my stops and getting to the gas station, it was about 10 miles, and DTE was 20 when I pulled in to the pumps. Fill up took 20.9 gallons, so I had about 2 gallons left (23 gal tank). I average ~21 mpg.
Why no adjustment to DTE when I added the gallon+? With 2 gallons left, but only 20 miles DTE, I'll assume the last gallon is under the fuel pump pick-up. The biggest head-scratcher was why DTE didn't adjust after adding another gallon.
Thoughts??
The other day, as my fuel tank was down to 30 miles DTE, I knew I had a few more small runs to make before I could get to a gas station (I live in BFE). When I shut the truck off, it was exactly 30 miles DTE. I had about a gallon of gas in my portable can, so I thought I'd pout that in, just as insurance, to make my stops, and get to the gas station. I would guess it was actually a little more than a gallon, maybe gallon & half. When I re-fired the truck, it still read 30 miles DTE. Between my stops and getting to the gas station, it was about 10 miles, and DTE was 20 when I pulled in to the pumps. Fill up took 20.9 gallons, so I had about 2 gallons left (23 gal tank). I average ~21 mpg.
Why no adjustment to DTE when I added the gallon+? With 2 gallons left, but only 20 miles DTE, I'll assume the last gallon is under the fuel pump pick-up. The biggest head-scratcher was why DTE didn't adjust after adding another gallon.
Thoughts??
03-27-2017, 09:44 PM
#1630
Senior Member
Here's a good one for all you deep-thinkers....
The other day, as my fuel tank was down to 30 miles DTE, I knew I had a few more small runs to make before I could get to a gas station (I live in BFE). When I shut the truck off, it was exactly 30 miles DTE. I had about a gallon of gas in my portable can, so I thought I'd pout that in, just as insurance, to make my stops, and get to the gas station. I would guess it was actually a little more than a gallon, maybe gallon & half. When I re-fired the truck, it still read 30 miles DTE. Between my stops and getting to the gas station, it was about 10 miles, and DTE was 20 when I pulled in to the pumps. Fill up took 20.9 gallons, so I had about 2 gallons left (23 gal tank). I average ~21 mpg.
Why no adjustment to DTE when I added the gallon+? With 2 gallons left, but only 20 miles DTE, I'll assume the last gallon is under the fuel pump pick-up. The biggest head-scratcher was why DTE didn't adjust after adding another gallon.
Thoughts??
The other day, as my fuel tank was down to 30 miles DTE, I knew I had a few more small runs to make before I could get to a gas station (I live in BFE). When I shut the truck off, it was exactly 30 miles DTE. I had about a gallon of gas in my portable can, so I thought I'd pout that in, just as insurance, to make my stops, and get to the gas station. I would guess it was actually a little more than a gallon, maybe gallon & half. When I re-fired the truck, it still read 30 miles DTE. Between my stops and getting to the gas station, it was about 10 miles, and DTE was 20 when I pulled in to the pumps. Fill up took 20.9 gallons, so I had about 2 gallons left (23 gal tank). I average ~21 mpg.
Why no adjustment to DTE when I added the gallon+? With 2 gallons left, but only 20 miles DTE, I'll assume the last gallon is under the fuel pump pick-up. The biggest head-scratcher was why DTE didn't adjust after adding another gallon.
Thoughts??