The Ultimate MPG thread.
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4.6L 2005 single cab xlt short bed
Gotts mod, removed silencer, k&n drop in, 14in magnaflow exhaust, edge programmer 93 octane, custom level 3 performance mode, clean throttle body and MAF, 3.73, 103000 miles, motor craft synthetic oil, 2in drop shackles in rear, 200 watt pioneer premier head unit, alpine type S speakers, 900 watt kicker comp 10" in an old bazooka bass tube, kicker 800 watt amp.
16.5 city, 25 hwy @ 70mph 1750 rpm
Gotts mod, removed silencer, k&n drop in, 14in magnaflow exhaust, edge programmer 93 octane, custom level 3 performance mode, clean throttle body and MAF, 3.73, 103000 miles, motor craft synthetic oil, 2in drop shackles in rear, 200 watt pioneer premier head unit, alpine type S speakers, 900 watt kicker comp 10" in an old bazooka bass tube, kicker 800 watt amp.
16.5 city, 25 hwy @ 70mph 1750 rpm
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From: Calgary Canada
4.6L 2005 single cab xlt short bed
Gotts mod, removed silencer, k&n drop in, 14in magnaflow exhaust, edge programmer 93 octane, custom level 3 performance mode, clean throttle body and MAF, 3.73, 103000 miles, motor craft synthetic oil, 2in drop shackles in rear, 200 watt pioneer premier head unit, alpine type S speakers, 900 watt kicker comp 10" in an old bazooka bass tube, kicker 800 watt amp.
16.5 city, 25 hwy @ 70mph 1750 rpm
Gotts mod, removed silencer, k&n drop in, 14in magnaflow exhaust, edge programmer 93 octane, custom level 3 performance mode, clean throttle body and MAF, 3.73, 103000 miles, motor craft synthetic oil, 2in drop shackles in rear, 200 watt pioneer premier head unit, alpine type S speakers, 900 watt kicker comp 10" in an old bazooka bass tube, kicker 800 watt amp.
16.5 city, 25 hwy @ 70mph 1750 rpm
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From: SE Michigan
Just drove my first long trip, over 700 miles. Most of the way was 65 - 70. Averaged in the mid 18s, hit 19 on the last two hours. Figuring in warm weather and non-winter gas that would jump up to 21-22.
I'll be driving back with a 5 x 8 trailer, not very heavily loaded. I suspect I'll be luck to get 15.
I'll be driving back with a 5 x 8 trailer, not very heavily loaded. I suspect I'll be luck to get 15.
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2013 supercrew, 5.0, 2wd, 3.31 rearend gears. Currently 4800 miles and counting. Lifetime average (computer readout) of 19.7mpg. Typical hand calculated tanks range from 19-21.5. Best highway trip ever was about 80 miles at 68-75mph and had to stop twice for traffic yielded me 24.4mpg. I am THRILLED with this truck and the MPG's. I get on it pretty hard here and there but the majority of the time I just cruise. I also notice that highway MPG is better when NOT on cruise control.
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I'm about 20mpg lifetime too but it's gonna be tough to maintain it thru the winter. The polar vortex has been brutal on mileage
https://www.fuelly.com/driver/fastsk...150?fu=3802299
Joe
https://www.fuelly.com/driver/fastsk...150?fu=3802299
Joe
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From: Central Jersey
I was only getting 16 mpg highway with my truck 2004 2v 4.6 ext cab 4wd with 3.55 empty doing 70 with hills. Truck is regarded to 4.10 and yes Speedo is corrected and taller tires 285/70/17 I get 18-19 doing 70, however keeping my foot off the go ped can be a chore in nj lol