Ecoboost only---real world mileage.
10-13-2012, 10:47 PM
#2601
Originally Posted by BigMcLargeHuge
As winter sets in again, all the fantastic mileage reports are going to dry up until spring for both the 5.0 and EB.
Both motors have to heat a similar amount of oil and antifreeze to reach operating temp and stay there as they pass through cold air at 70mph.
10-14-2012, 12:49 AM
#2603
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Since April I've been getting 19.5 to 20, until last week. Now I'm back down to 17.5ish. Winter gas must be here and the good mileage gone until next spring. It's really a dramatic difference.
10-14-2012, 01:11 AM
#2604
I've had my 2012 ecoboost 4x4 supercrew shortbed, 3.55 gears for about 3 weeks. I've put over 1000 miles on it trying to break it in quick. So far, on the highway I'm averaging over 20 mpg's. I'm happy as can be. I keep hearing that my milage will get better with time. If it gets better I'll be really happy. If not, as long as it stays the same, I'll have no complaints.
10-14-2012, 10:05 AM
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I've had my 2012 Ecoboost cult 4x4 for about 6000 miles now. Driving around the city I average about 17-19 mpg depending on how heavy my foot is/load/topography etc... On the highway going 65-80 mph I average 22-30 mpg. I drove my truck from south Florida to those island and averaged 28 mpg the whole way.
Winter is coming fast though so I'll be interested to see how the cold effects the mileage.
Winter is coming fast though so I'll be interested to see how the cold effects the mileage.
10-14-2012, 01:38 PM
#2606
Just a thought for some. I'm still running the numbers but so far what ever reason since winter fuel hit my area I'm getting about 2mpg better running my stock tune over the livernois 87 and 91 tunes.
I tried this after suddenly dropping 3mpg on my same commutes I switched from my 91 tow tune to the 87 tow tune with no difference no matter what I did I couldn't break 18.5mpg then I switched to the stock tune and I've been between 20-20.5mpg ever since. I didn't try the performance tunes cause I tow my boat every week the stock tune is just more convenient.
I tried this after suddenly dropping 3mpg on my same commutes I switched from my 91 tow tune to the 87 tow tune with no difference no matter what I did I couldn't break 18.5mpg then I switched to the stock tune and I've been between 20-20.5mpg ever since. I didn't try the performance tunes cause I tow my boat every week the stock tune is just more convenient.
10-14-2012, 06:05 PM
#2607
[QUOTE On the highway going 65-80 mph I average 22-30 mpg. I drove my truck from south Florida to those island and averaged 28 mpg the whole way.
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Well....I think Ford might want to talk to you. 28MPG? Did they make a 1.5L ecoboost?
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Well....I think Ford might want to talk to you. 28MPG? Did they make a 1.5L ecoboost?
10-15-2012, 12:28 AM
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Just a thought for some. I'm still running the numbers but so far what ever reason since winter fuel hit my area I'm getting about 2mpg better running my stock tune over the livernois 87 and 91 tunes.
I tried this after suddenly dropping 3mpg on my same commutes I switched from my 91 tow tune to the 87 tow tune with no difference no matter what I did I couldn't break 18.5mpg then I switched to the stock tune and I've been between 20-20.5mpg ever since. I didn't try the performance tunes cause I tow my boat every week the stock tune is just more convenient.
I tried this after suddenly dropping 3mpg on my same commutes I switched from my 91 tow tune to the 87 tow tune with no difference no matter what I did I couldn't break 18.5mpg then I switched to the stock tune and I've been between 20-20.5mpg ever since. I didn't try the performance tunes cause I tow my boat every week the stock tune is just more convenient.
10-15-2012, 06:34 AM
#2609
I've had the tunes for almost a year so I honestly don't remember exact numbers before having the tuner as I don't keep a mpg log just check when I fill up at the pump. I think the tuner gave me the same if not just a bit better mpg.
All I know is around beginning of sept I suddenly couldn't do any better than 18.5 even cruising at 60mph. After trying the other tune I decided to truths stock tune and my mileage has gone up close to normal minus the hit with current winter fuels and cooler weather.
2011 xlt 4x4 3.73 supercrew
During the summer months it wasn't hard with the livernois tunes to get 21.5mpg on my commutes. My lifetime avg according to my dash reads 18.8 with 38k
All I know is around beginning of sept I suddenly couldn't do any better than 18.5 even cruising at 60mph. After trying the other tune I decided to truths stock tune and my mileage has gone up close to normal minus the hit with current winter fuels and cooler weather.
2011 xlt 4x4 3.73 supercrew
During the summer months it wasn't hard with the livernois tunes to get 21.5mpg on my commutes. My lifetime avg according to my dash reads 18.8 with 38k
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10-15-2012, 08:19 AM
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I've had my 2012 Ecoboost cult 4x4 for about 6000 miles now. Driving around the city I average about 17-19 mpg depending on how heavy my foot is/load/topography etc... On the highway going 65-80 mph I average 22-30 mpg. I drove my truck from south Florida to those island and averaged 28 mpg the whole way.
Winter is coming fast though so I'll be interested to see how the cold effects the mileage.
Winter is coming fast though so I'll be interested to see how the cold effects the mileage.
Respectfully, I dont think your calculating mpg correctly.