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What is the average fuel mileage for a new 6.0 e350 cargo van?
I currently have a 03 e250 that I drive at work it is just a cargo regular length with racks and bins package loaded with HVAC parts and equipment. It has the 5.4l engine in it and the best around town mileage that it gets is 11-13 MPG. I'm trying to talk the boss into trying a diesel van, what are the pros and cons as far as MPG and maint.?
Re: What is the average fuel mileage for a new 6.0 e350 cargo van?
best I got on my 05 was 13 staock I am up to 19.7 with my upgrades
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02 Excursion tow rig
05 E-350 cargo dragster
1995 Dodge street puller
Re: What is the average fuel mileage for a new 6.0 e350 cargo van?
my 6.0 e350 super cargo, 2004, gets about 16.5 mpg, hauling butt on the parkway commute to work. if i keep it under 75, i ll get 17.5. stock, no mods, moderate load in van...
i dont think fuel economy is a good reason to spend another 5k on a engine, especially with diesel costing more than premium gas.
load and towing needs are more the reason for needing a diesel for business.
maintenance is a bit more costly also......fuel filter change at the dealer is 180 bucks, 16 qt oil changes, the list goes on.
i got mine cause i like the sound of a diesel [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] and it s pretty easy to sell in about 2 years ...
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'99 e-300 turbo diesel benz, silver, wife s ride
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Re: What is the average fuel mileage for a new 6.0 e350 cargo van?
4.11 gears
14 mpg empty
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2005 E350 Standard Cargo Van, 6.0 PSD, 4.10 L.S., Quigley 4X4 New on 11-18-05
(seems to manufacture oil....1 Qt per 4000 miles)
Warranty Turbo 7-07 22,000 miles
Warranty A/C compressor 10-07 25000 miles
2003 E350 Extended Cargo Van, 7.3 PSD, 3.55, Quigley 4X4 New on 2-1-04 Some Pix
Transfer Flow 46 Gal.***Delaminated***Replaced 8-29-06 UNDER WARRANTEE
XM Radio, Alpine GPS Nav. System 7.5' Western Snow Plow
Quad Captain's chairs and Espar Furnace
OX cable locker on front
ARB locker on rear
BTS Tranny 9-29-07 @55,000 miles
Aluminess Bumpers
Mile Marker 12,000 pound hydraulic winch
2000 F250 ...... just cuz people are dumping them for the fuel bill. Got mine on ebay for $8749 with 116K on the clock. Go-fast mods to follow.....
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04 E-350 Ext. 6.0L PSD 4.10LS 9700# w/driver
Sportsmobile camper conversion w/penthouse top
125W solar panel. Sportsmobile off-road trailer.
54,311 miles. 16.47 mpg average
From Cal to Alaska and Key West and points in between
Salem Kroger coil spring 4wd conversion - 4" lift
05 F350 front axle and aluminum wheels 275/70-18 tires. 46 Gal tank - harpooned pump vent tube.
Scangauge
162 days in the shop - not counting the 4wd conversion time - Replaced front springs, 2 injectors, Trans housing, 3rd gear, Reverse planetary assy, Turbo, Alternator, Turbo hose fitting, Block Heater, Door lock - all under warranty. AC hose, not under warranty.
What a crap shoot with mileage on these 6.0's. Here's a similar van, (SMB conversion, 4x4) and he's getting BETTER than me and I DONT have 4.10's in the rear and his ride is heavier!?!?. ***. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] It's hard to believe that his 275 versus my 285 size tires would make that much of a difference. My kingdom for 17.4! Heck, I'd be happy just to make it back to 14.5. Maybe I should have them flash it again. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
What a crap shoot with mileage on these 6.0's. Here's a similar van, (SMB conversion, 4x4) and he's getting BETTER than me and I DONT have 4.10's in the rear and his ride is heavier!?!?. ***. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] It's hard to believe that his 275 versus my 285 size tires would make that much of a difference. My kingdom for 17.4! Heck, I'd be happy just to make it back to 14.5. Maybe I should have them flash it again. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
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Yup! Just a crap shoot, I have a light SMB, <8500#'s, 4.11's, 295 tires and am consistently 13.5 overall @ 17K miles. Though I do drive a bit faster. I have never had > 15.5 mpg on my most ideal conditions. The flashes, synthetic oil, new turbo - no changes noticable.
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2004 E-350 RB PSD Sportsmobile 4x4, 4.10 LS w/
8" Eagle Alloy w/ BFG LT295/75R16 All Terrain, 13 MPG @ 32K (highest diesel paid - $5.29/gal 07/2008)
1991 Jeep Comanche Long bed, 2200# Bigton package, Dana 44, 3.73, PowrLock LS, 4" lift, National Springs in rear, Tomken front, Callen Camper shell, 31x15 BFG KO Mud Terrains. (my kayak hauler)
2001 330i BMW (the wif's)
1998 Honda Civic (my commuter)
Re: What is the average fuel mileage for a new 6.0 e350 cargo van?
Well seems my IDI gets better milage then the cleaner burning 6Ls [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]. Mine weights 7K and i get 15.5MPG in the city and about 18-19 crusing about 60-65 on the highway.
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