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Re: Milage!!!
I used to read posts on this forum about guys getting mid-20's mpg on their 6.0s and was very skeptical.....until I got 21mpg two tanks ago, and came back from Tahoe over the weekend with 24.19 mpg. Very impressive.
For the record, I calculate by hand and have a spreadsheet and receipts from EVERY tank of fuel purchased since the truck was new (trip computer is worthless, IMHO). I knew something went well, when I got home after 471 miles and had just over a 1/4 tank of fuel left. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Around town, I usually only get about 15mpg (11 mile commute, usually at 80mph). I think the key to the good mpg on this trip was due to the fact that I had the cruise control set at 69~70mph (based on what my gps was displaying) most of the way to Tahoe. On the way back, I picked up the pace a bit, probably 75mph average. Totally agree that speed is the killer of mpg for the 6.0. Looking at my spreadsheet, I can see where I had decent mpg (like 18+) I have comments to the tune of "mostly 65~70mph", etc. I guess some 6.0s are good, and some aren't. Needless to say, I am pleased with mine.
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8/28/04 --> '04 F350 CC PSD FX4 Lariat Shorty (truck born 06/09/04, engine build date 03/06/04) 88K miles, Torqshift 5 Spd Auto, 3.73 LS - all stock, FULLY loaded, Oxford white with medium flint leather. -> Been a pain in the ass lately. I have written off all F*rd stealerships for service...learned my lesson the hard way.
Traded in 8/28/04 --> '01 F250 CC PSD 4x4 Shorty, SCMT 1705, AFE Magnum Force intake, Walker BTM, polished stainless steel nerf bars and Putco grille inserts, soon to be lifted? -> SHOULD'VE KEPT THIS TRUCK! :-(
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