EcoDrive mode
02-07-2018, 12:39 PM
#11
Senior Member
No experience on the F150 as my 2016 doesn't have it, but I played with it a lot on my 11 Sonata, and as has been said if you want it to work, you need to change your driving style.
I also got worse mileage due to pressing the throttle down more to get the car up and moving at anything that felt like an acceptable speed. Didn't seem to affect anything during cruising speeds more stop/go driving.
I also got worse mileage due to pressing the throttle down more to get the car up and moving at anything that felt like an acceptable speed. Didn't seem to affect anything during cruising speeds more stop/go driving.
Last edited by Havyek; 02-07-2018 at 12:44 PM.
01-07-2019, 11:24 PM
#13
Senior Member
When I used the Eco mode my pickup kept throwing a CEL.
02-08-2019, 06:45 PM
#15
that’s funny you mention that about the weight in the bed. I sold my 2013 ecoboost 4x4 and it did so much better towing than it did in every day driving for some reason. Was the oddest thing to tow a boat and get better gas mileage and driving around normally LOL. But I’m definitely not missing the 12 mpg of my old truck compared to my new 2018.
02-09-2019, 09:46 AM
#16
In my 2018 I get better mileage when using Eco mode and even more better using wet/snow.... a 2mpg decline when using Normal mode.
To be frugal, it's all about driving habits, especially with a turbo engine, learning to drive with minimal boost possible is key, the 10speed algorithm helps too.... if you drive in Eco and are into boost more than half the time, you will not see any fuel consumption difference between Eco and Normal
I have an external Boost gauge that helps me monitor the levels. At anytime when I see slight boost, I adjust my foot accordingly and sometimes manually change gears to avoid lugging
To be frugal, it's all about driving habits, especially with a turbo engine, learning to drive with minimal boost possible is key, the 10speed algorithm helps too.... if you drive in Eco and are into boost more than half the time, you will not see any fuel consumption difference between Eco and Normal
I have an external Boost gauge that helps me monitor the levels. At anytime when I see slight boost, I adjust my foot accordingly and sometimes manually change gears to avoid lugging
Last edited by Thugzy; 02-09-2019 at 09:49 AM.
02-10-2019, 10:05 PM
#17
Senior Member
I put it Sport from time to time for ****s and giggles. Its fun. I leave it in normal most of the time though. I have noticed I get better MPGs per the lie-o-meter when I put premium in it.
02-10-2019, 10:23 PM
#18
Utility Guy
I definitely get better MPGs with a light foot in Normal mode than trying to drive in Eco mode around town.
And yes, 93 Octane gets me at least 2 MPG more per gallon (never more than 3 MPG), but that extra MPG does not make up for the 60 to 90 cent premium that I pay at the pump, so I stick with 87 octane.
And yes, 93 Octane gets me at least 2 MPG more per gallon (never more than 3 MPG), but that extra MPG does not make up for the 60 to 90 cent premium that I pay at the pump, so I stick with 87 octane.
02-11-2019, 04:55 AM
#19
Originally Posted by cgarison
I definitely get better MPGs with a light foot in Normal mode than trying to drive in Eco mode around town.
And yes, 93 Octane gets me at least 2 MPG more per gallon (never more than 3 MPG), but that extra MPG does not make up for the 60 to 90 cent premium that I pay at the pump, so I stick with 87 octane.
And yes, 93 Octane gets me at least 2 MPG more per gallon (never more than 3 MPG), but that extra MPG does not make up for the 60 to 90 cent premium that I pay at the pump, so I stick with 87 octane.
02-11-2019, 05:53 AM
#20
Senior Member
I had two 2.7 liter SCAB trucks and loved the MPG. Now in a 3.5 liter SCREW but we are still in the break-in period (less than 5000 miles). I used the ECO mode a fair amount in the 2015 ( 6 spd) and really can not say the fuel economy was better. Thanks for starting the thread. Will be interested in seeing future posts.
