Real World 5.0 MPG
#1
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Real World 5.0 MPG
Mileage from a trip back in May. Mixed driving, 2 lane, interstate, hills and gravel. I did use cruise control about 1/4 of the time.
After refueling...
The actual calculation on paper was 20.3 MPG! Eco5.0.
Last edited by yamahatim; 07-21-2014 at 11:11 PM.
#2
5.0 is pretty comparable to the eco.
Last time I was on the highway I did 22-23 MPG, if I didn't have the 3.73 rear I bet i'd be getting close to the rated 29 MPG
They do pretty decent when not hauling
Last time I was on the highway I did 22-23 MPG, if I didn't have the 3.73 rear I bet i'd be getting close to the rated 29 MPG
They do pretty decent when not hauling
#4
About 90% highway at around 55 to 70 depending on the speed limit. Anywhere around/over 70 and your mpg drop significantly. Truck is a 2013 5.0 xlt 4x4 3.55 rear end screw on 275 65 18
Last edited by 5ohrubyxlt; 07-22-2014 at 01:06 AM.
#5
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I take a trip once a month of about 450 miles. I stick with 75 MPH on cruise control most of the way. Averaging about 18.5-19 MPG the last few trips. I've only broken 19 MPG a few times, but it usually doesn't last. I still think it's pretty decent considering my speed. If I slowed to 70 I'm guessing it would help, but I'm kind of inpatient ha ha. 2012 FX4 SCREW 5.0L in case anyone was wondering.
#6
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Yep, it's better than people think. I live in the Ozarks where there's a HELL of a lot of small hills, stop and go traffic, etc. Probably 75% of my driving is stop and go.
Even with that, I'm toeing 17mpg.
Even with that, I'm toeing 17mpg.
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