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[Thread Backward] Re: Mileage/Power Improvement After BreaMsg # 4993 of 8004 on Powerstroke Diesel Conference (1)To: Phil, From: Dave Time: Monday 01-26-98, 12:24 am Phil, Yeah, that's a help - looks like you have big seasonal variance, but only a small improvement due to breakin, and breakin seems to have concluded prior to 10K miles, as noted by the lack of continued improvement. BTW, what are the particulars of your rig, is this unladen highway driving or if not, what, and at what speeds? What are your seasonal temperature variations? And no, I do not find your tone to be the least out of line, as I have with others. I agree that every driver is different, but I disagree that it is by any means axiomatic that all vehicles are substantially different. I know for a fact that the service tolerances that Ford uses are extremely large, compared with other areas, and that this allows them reduce costs by making lower quality vehicles, without having to pay for it in increased warranty claims. I also agree that we are worlds ahead of gas engines, but that isn't what I'm addressing. I'm not looking to split atoms here, but I simply didn't pay big $ to replace a functioning vehicle with another having inferior performance, particularly given widespread claims to the contrary. I enjoy good argument as much as the next person, and certainly don't mind a bit of personality, but the kind of stuff that I've gotten isn't argumentative as much as it is, to put it as kindly as I can, dismissive. And that is simply not constructively contributive. If one comes at a situation with low or nonexistent expectations, the other party has little incentive to improve. Higher expectations will perhaps result in occasional disappointment, but will, if not inspire, at least hopefully spur, the pursuit of excellence, and I have a hard time finding a lack of virtue in that. Again, thanks, David On Sunday 01-25-98, 11:44 pm, Phil said: - -Here are the numbers I have found: -0 to 5000 miles-- 14.2 mpg winter -5000 to 10k miles-- 17.2 mpg spring -10k to 15k miles-- 17.2 mpg summer -15k to 20k miles-- 17 mpg fall -20k to present-- 15.2 mpg winter -Is this what your looking for? -Now for the editorial portion of the post! -Every vehicle and driver is different. It would be -nice if my truck got 20 to 25 mpg but it doesn't. I -am very satisfied on the milage I am getting out of -the truck. I run the piss out of my vehicles. -Compared to the 5 to 11 mpg I got with gas motors, -I'm in heaven! No one is attempting to disrespect -you, just that this subject has been beat into the -ground. If you have read this page for anytime you -would realize that most people editorialize in -their posts. Realize if you ask a question expect -an answer whether you like the answer or not. I -like the personal insight of peoples opinions, even -if they are off track of the subject. That is part -of the reason I keep comming back. I have been in -the middle of a few heated subjects myself. I can't -get mad at someone for having their own insight and -opinion on a topic. That is how we all learn from -each other. We are not splitting atoms here, we are -discussing a truck and a motor for god sake. -If you feel my comments are out of line e-mail me. -But expect a response if you do!!!!!!!! -Phil Replies to this message:
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