New Member, EB bad gas mpg
10-26-2012, 07:08 PM
#61
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Several things...and be completely honest. What was the wind like? Did you even pay attention? Even a slight 5 mph wind will affect the mileage...especially at higher speeds. What was the temperature? Humidity? Precipitation? All of these affect mileage.
These trucks...notably with 3.73's do not like higher than 75 mph. In fact I think to have a chance at 20 mpg I need to stay at upper 60's mph or lower. Upper 70's to 80 mph and I get 14-17 mpg depending on temp, wind, etc.
These trucks do break in some...you really gonna judge the mileage after 800 miles?
Yes, these trucks do turn 2000 rpm at upper 70's mph with 3.73 gears...point?
These trucks have the potential of returning good numbers. I have seen 24 mpg at 57 mph prolonged trip, 22 mpg at about 62 mph prolonged trip. 65 mph is about top speed for ok mileage.
I'm just sick of people coming on here and saying they're mpg sucks...with no mention of what the weather conditions were like, etc. I pay attention to all of this stuff. And even with my trucks misfire/condensation issues I still get better mpgs than all these people? I so wish I could drive half of these peoples trucks and see what happens. I don't doubt that some could potentially have major issues...but so many?
These trucks...notably with 3.73's do not like higher than 75 mph. In fact I think to have a chance at 20 mpg I need to stay at upper 60's mph or lower. Upper 70's to 80 mph and I get 14-17 mpg depending on temp, wind, etc.
These trucks do break in some...you really gonna judge the mileage after 800 miles?
Yes, these trucks do turn 2000 rpm at upper 70's mph with 3.73 gears...point?
These trucks have the potential of returning good numbers. I have seen 24 mpg at 57 mph prolonged trip, 22 mpg at about 62 mph prolonged trip. 65 mph is about top speed for ok mileage.
I'm just sick of people coming on here and saying they're mpg sucks...with no mention of what the weather conditions were like, etc. I pay attention to all of this stuff. And even with my trucks misfire/condensation issues I still get better mpgs than all these people? I so wish I could drive half of these peoples trucks and see what happens. I don't doubt that some could potentially have major issues...but so many?
10-26-2012, 09:04 PM
#64
Senior Member
Originally Posted by GREENGEM12
Stock F150 EB SC - 65mph = 24.8mpg
3.73 gears
240 mile round trip-through the hills of the Pocono mountains in PA.
MY SECRET IS STICK TO CRUISE WHENEVER POSSIBLE
10-26-2012, 09:06 PM
#65
Senior Member
10-26-2012, 11:47 PM
#66
Yeah, I don't believe that mileage, probably reset it a few miles before taking the pic.
It's 50/50 hills/flat here and I can't get 18mpg with my cruise set at 65 for any lengthy period of time. I always run 87 octane pure gas, and set my cruise every chance I get.
Also, I'm in Iowa, so no mountains or hills that exceed 2% incline.
Plus, my truck is identical. <10k miles, Screw FX4, ecoboost, 3.73 rear end, stock tires... Unless green = increased mileage, it's fake.
It's 50/50 hills/flat here and I can't get 18mpg with my cruise set at 65 for any lengthy period of time. I always run 87 octane pure gas, and set my cruise every chance I get.
Also, I'm in Iowa, so no mountains or hills that exceed 2% incline.
Plus, my truck is identical. <10k miles, Screw FX4, ecoboost, 3.73 rear end, stock tires... Unless green = increased mileage, it's fake.
10-28-2012, 10:52 AM
#68
Senior Member
Originally Posted by GREENGEM12
Why would I fabricate a photo for this forum-Jesus calm down. It's a real photo, and the shot your seeing is accurate.
10-28-2012, 08:52 PM
#69
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I want to see that mpg with some realistic miles, in the trip screen.
I bet that's with less than 30 miles. I can do that too, but it will drop to normal aver the life of the tank.
So, let's see the trip screen.
I want to see that mpg with some realistic miles, in the trip screen.
I bet that's with less than 30 miles. I can do that too, but it will drop to normal aver the life of the tank.
So, let's see the trip screen.
10-29-2012, 08:23 AM
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Several things...and be completely honest. What was the wind like? Did you even pay attention? Even a slight 5 mph wind will affect the mileage...especially at higher speeds. What was the temperature? Humidity? Precipitation? All of these affect mileage.
These trucks...notably with 3.73's do not like higher than 75 mph. In fact I think to have a chance at 20 mpg I need to stay at upper 60's mph or lower. Upper 70's to 80 mph and I get 14-17 mpg depending on temp, wind, etc.
These trucks do break in some...you really gonna judge the mileage after 800 miles?
Yes, these trucks do turn 2000 rpm at upper 70's mph with 3.73 gears...point?
These trucks have the potential of returning good numbers. I have seen 24 mpg at 57 mph prolonged trip, 22 mpg at about 62 mph prolonged trip. 65 mph is about top speed for ok mileage.
I'm just sick of people coming on here and saying they're mpg sucks...with no mention of what the weather conditions were like, etc. I pay attention to all of this stuff. And even with my trucks misfire/condensation issues I still get better mpgs than all these people? I so wish I could drive half of these peoples trucks and see what happens. I don't doubt that some could potentially have major issues...but so many?
These trucks...notably with 3.73's do not like higher than 75 mph. In fact I think to have a chance at 20 mpg I need to stay at upper 60's mph or lower. Upper 70's to 80 mph and I get 14-17 mpg depending on temp, wind, etc.
These trucks do break in some...you really gonna judge the mileage after 800 miles?
Yes, these trucks do turn 2000 rpm at upper 70's mph with 3.73 gears...point?
These trucks have the potential of returning good numbers. I have seen 24 mpg at 57 mph prolonged trip, 22 mpg at about 62 mph prolonged trip. 65 mph is about top speed for ok mileage.
I'm just sick of people coming on here and saying they're mpg sucks...with no mention of what the weather conditions were like, etc. I pay attention to all of this stuff. And even with my trucks misfire/condensation issues I still get better mpgs than all these people? I so wish I could drive half of these peoples trucks and see what happens. I don't doubt that some could potentially have major issues...but so many?
I do think I could get my Instant MPG to read 24 mpg going down a hill after a reset, too. Thanks for defending the Ford emblem, but, I am ford guy, and I am telling you my mileage sucks in this ecoboost. FYI, I am now over a 1000 miles...getting better but still sucks compared to my 5.4 liter that wasn't exactly a "green" eco engine