Ways to improve MPG
10-28-2013, 07:28 AM
#11
F150 Greenhorn
Actually I did. I advised to keep his speed under 70 MPH
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10-28-2013, 09:16 AM
#12
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10-28-2013, 09:56 AM
#13
One Bad MoFoMoCo Owner
At 60 miles per day, over 22 work days power month, on average, that's roughly 1,300 miles per month. At 17 mpgs, your burning about 77 gallons a month. That's roughly $250 per month in fuel.
Slowing down to 65mph will likely get you to around 19 mpg. That will save you about $30 a month. But, you will spend roughly 10 extra minutes per day in traffic, or almost four extra hours per month.
So, is that extra time worth more than $7.50 per hour?
Slowing down to 65mph will likely get you to around 19 mpg. That will save you about $30 a month. But, you will spend roughly 10 extra minutes per day in traffic, or almost four extra hours per month.
So, is that extra time worth more than $7.50 per hour?
10-28-2013, 10:07 AM
#14
New F150 Owner
You mentioned that you rarely let it get empty. If you were to instead only fill to 1/2 tank and then run to E you might pick up a bit of mileage. If you have a 36 gal tank, that's 18 gallons. Gasoline is 6.2lb per gallon, so that's 111lbs less you could be hauling around.
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
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10-28-2013, 10:34 AM
#15
Senior Member
efusilier - I noticed no one actually chimed in with ways to increase MPGs...So here is a couple of easy ones...
1) Reduce wieght (do not carry anything you do not need)
2) Make sure tires are properly inflated
3) Slow down on the highway
1) Reduce wieght (do not carry anything you do not need)
2) Make sure tires are properly inflated
3) Slow down on the highway
gDMJoe ... Otherwise ... Just Google [ howto improve mpg ]
- remove unnecessary weight/clutter from the cab and box.
- turn-off TOW/HAUL unless towing.
- anticipate stops.
- insure that the emergency/parking brake releases.
- easy-on / easy-off the gas pedal.
- check front-end suspension components and if not within spec' replace.
- check front-end alignment.
10-28-2013, 06:15 PM
#17
You mentioned that you rarely let it get empty. If you were to instead only fill to 1/2 tank and then run to E you might pick up a bit of mileage. If you have a 36 gal tank, that's 18 gallons. Gasoline is 6.2lb per gallon, so that's 111lbs less you could be hauling around.
Just a thought...
Just a thought...
10-29-2013, 08:43 AM
#19
Senior Member
I have all the mods you can get. CAI, exhaust, throttle body spacer, tuner...
With all this stuff installed, I got better l/100...especially on highway. Highway , 120km/hr, I get between 9 and 15
With all this stuff installed, I got better l/100...especially on highway. Highway , 120km/hr, I get between 9 and 15
10-29-2013, 10:44 AM
#20
You mentioned that you rarely let it get empty. If you were to instead only fill to 1/2 tank and then run to E you might pick up a bit of mileage. If you have a 36 gal tank, that's 18 gallons. Gasoline is 6.2lb per gallon, so that's 111lbs less you could be hauling around. Just a thought...