Best mods for mpg???
07-25-2017, 08:31 PM
#1
Best mods for mpg???
So what are people doing to squeeze mpg out of their 3.5 eccoboost? I am getting a combined 18 but am bone stock for now!😁 looking for the best options for the best price.
07-25-2017, 08:47 PM
#2
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Higher gears would probably have the biggest effect.
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07-25-2017, 09:01 PM
#3
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Buy a Prius. Really if you want to spend money going after MPG, do a little math and see how long it will take to make back your investment. Other wise enjoy your truck Mod for other reasons. Not trying to be mean just practical. It is a truck
07-25-2017, 09:28 PM
#4
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Ugh.
For mechanical changes, the best return is going to be pure gas. It will gain 1 mpg. A bed cover will help a tiny bit. Beyond that, not much.
The biggest benefit is to learn and practice efficient driving methods. Use the brake as little as possible, plan ahead to prevent braking, slow down some, avoid idling as much as possible, and follow big rigs on the interstate (after making sure they have good mud flaps).
My 2011 ecoboost averaged 21 mpg over about 50k miles and my supercharged 5.0 30k mile lifetime average is 20.0 (using ethanol blend).
For mechanical changes, the best return is going to be pure gas. It will gain 1 mpg. A bed cover will help a tiny bit. Beyond that, not much.
The biggest benefit is to learn and practice efficient driving methods. Use the brake as little as possible, plan ahead to prevent braking, slow down some, avoid idling as much as possible, and follow big rigs on the interstate (after making sure they have good mud flaps).
My 2011 ecoboost averaged 21 mpg over about 50k miles and my supercharged 5.0 30k mile lifetime average is 20.0 (using ethanol blend).
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20derek18 (07-06-2021)
07-25-2017, 09:30 PM
#5
Really? If I wanted 50 mpg I would. I am looking to try to break the 20 mark and wanted to if anyone had any good ideas. Or new of some mods that would get me there. I thought who would know better than a bunch of F150 enthusiasts.
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07-25-2017, 09:36 PM
#6
Ugh.
For mechanical changes, the best return is going to be pure gas. It will gain 1 mpg. A bed cover will help a tiny bit. Beyond that, not much.
The biggest benefit is to learn and practice efficient driving methods. Use the brake as little as possible, plan ahead to prevent braking, slow down some, avoid idling as much as possible, and follow big rigs on the interstate (after making sure they have good mud flaps).
My 2011 ecoboost averaged 21 mpg over about 50k miles and my supercharged 5.0 30k mile lifetime average is 20.0 (using ethanol blend).
For mechanical changes, the best return is going to be pure gas. It will gain 1 mpg. A bed cover will help a tiny bit. Beyond that, not much.
The biggest benefit is to learn and practice efficient driving methods. Use the brake as little as possible, plan ahead to prevent braking, slow down some, avoid idling as much as possible, and follow big rigs on the interstate (after making sure they have good mud flaps).
My 2011 ecoboost averaged 21 mpg over about 50k miles and my supercharged 5.0 30k mile lifetime average is 20.0 (using ethanol blend).
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When asking a question like this, think about whether anyone might have had this question before. If you ask it without doing that basic research, don't be surprised when people say things like "you bought a truck, not a Prius".
The bedcover saving gas has been shown, over and over, to be false. Including in a Ford video.
Over and over people are told that intakes are a waste of money, that in fact the F-150 comes with a CAI stock. And yet they buy them.
I often smile when people complain about mileage. Do the math on the expense as was stated. Compare how many miles you drive a year.
Example - 15,000 miles a year, 18 mpg = 833 gallons. 20mpg = 750 gallons. If 83 gallons of gas a year, less than $200, makes a difference to you, why did you buy a $50,000 truck?
My Fusion Hybrid gets 35 mpg lifetime. I drive my truck when I want to (18 lifetime), and don't worry about it.
The bedcover saving gas has been shown, over and over, to be false. Including in a Ford video.
Over and over people are told that intakes are a waste of money, that in fact the F-150 comes with a CAI stock. And yet they buy them.
I often smile when people complain about mileage. Do the math on the expense as was stated. Compare how many miles you drive a year.
Example - 15,000 miles a year, 18 mpg = 833 gallons. 20mpg = 750 gallons. If 83 gallons of gas a year, less than $200, makes a difference to you, why did you buy a $50,000 truck?
My Fusion Hybrid gets 35 mpg lifetime. I drive my truck when I want to (18 lifetime), and don't worry about it.
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