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re: F-250, 6.7 baws. A question on mpg
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:31 pm to LSUintheNW
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:31 pm to LSUintheNW
quote:
You should've put you're towing constantly in your original post.
Constantly for me is once a week, not daily.
To the job on Monday and to the house on Friday.
When I pull the trailer, I get about 10-11 mpg
I reset the mpg regularly to see if it changes.
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Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:32 pm to dbbuilder79
Have you asked the dealer about it?
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:33 pm to KingRanch
I don't do any math on mpg when I'm towing. I know it will go to shite if I'm pulling a load.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:36 pm to KingRanch
quote:
Have you asked the dealer about it?
Only a salesman.
They give the bullshite response.
Change out your filters on every oil change (air and fuel), only drive 70 mph, don't accelerate too fast, etc.
I only ask because every 250 guy on this board claims to get over 20mpg (which is a lie), but I'm hoping to find a sliver of truth thru the bullshite fishing/poker stories.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:36 pm to dbbuilder79
I had a 19 F-250 and averaged 14mpg. Now have a 22 Ram 2500 and average 17mpg. I know there are tuners for a Ram that does not involve removing emissions so that in states that require testing the vehicle still passes. From reviews I’ve read there are good power and fuel mileage gains. Not sure if they’re available for an F-250 but I would assume they are. Look up emissions compliant and emissions intact tunes.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:38 pm to dbbuilder79
Mine gets about 14.5 and I’m fine with that. I didn’t buy my f-250 for fuel savings though. I love the Powerstroke and it’s a great truck. The 6.7 is much improved from the older 6.0 Powerstroke.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:43 pm to dbbuilder79
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I only ask because every 250 guy on this board claims to get over 20mpg (which is a lie), but I'm hoping to find a sliver of truth thru the bullshite fishing/poker stories.
That’s just not true, I get 15.5 and always have. As illustrated in my first hand experience in this thread. Although I do hear of some 20+ stories and I immediately think that person is a liar.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:43 pm to KingRanch
quote:
I’m out of ideas, I only have my first hand info
And believe me, it's much appreciated.
I can get this truck modified, new exhaust, etc,
But I can't go without it for a week or so.
I guess I could get a rental if it really came down to it, only because usually when I need to tow something big, it's short notice and only a couple of miles. (Big meaning my forklift or someone's backhoe to a job)
But paying 4 grand for a delete kit, new exhaust and a programmer/tuner seems stupid to only get 3-4 more mpg.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:46 pm to Tigerstro2
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I had a 19 F-250 and averaged 14mpg. Now have a 22 Ram 2500 and average 17mpg
So you're saying I should get a dodge.
. How does it tow?
How much have you towed with it? (Lbs, not frequency)
This post was edited on 10/1/22 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:49 pm to KingRanch
quote:
That’s just not true, I get 15.5 and always have
I know, I was just being a smartass to the general OT posters.
Your opinions thus far have been appreciated greatly. If I was in your hometown, I'd buy you a drink.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:49 pm to dbbuilder79
quote:
But paying 4 grand for a delete kit, new exhaust and a programmer/tuner seems stupid to only get 3-4 more mpg.
You won’t get more mpg from a delete and tune, at least I didn’t. “Just more power” (Tim the tool man Taylor voice)
This post was edited on 10/1/22 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:54 pm to dbbuilder79
What rear end do you have? Mine has 3:73 and while I get better than you, I don’t get much better. 13city and about 15/16 highway. That’s a tuned/deleted 2012 with heavy arse 35” MTs. The 6.7 my dad has does better mileage but his has a 3:55 rear end.
ETA: I didn’t really see any mpg gains with the tune/delete either.
ETA: I didn’t really see any mpg gains with the tune/delete either.
This post was edited on 10/1/22 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 10/1/22 at 4:57 pm to KingRanch
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You won’t get more mpg from a delete and tune
That's the worst news I've read in a while.
I was hoping that there was a specific brand of tuner for under $500 that could help me get at least 2-4 more mpg.
But it sounds like all I would be getting is a better 0-60 and more uphill towing power.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:01 pm to YOURADHERE
quote:
What rear end do you have?
I dunno, but my wife likes it.
I really don't know. Is there a couple of different ones on a stock 250 super duty 4x4? (Besides the ones you mentioned)
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:07 pm to LSUPilot07
quote:
Mine gets about 14.5
If there was something simple I could do to get this, I'd be happier.
I have to have a diesel for towing at this point in my career and paying $300-500 a week in fuel is gut wrenching.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:16 pm to dbbuilder79
My 2012 6.7 is deleted and tuned. Averages 17 mpg non towing and 10-11 mpg towing my 9k lb camper.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:20 pm to bayoudude
Any of y’all have suggestions on how to improve mpg on my 2020 with 7.3 gasser?
This post was edited on 10/1/22 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:25 pm to dbbuilder79
I had a 2012 that got around 17mpg. Then a 2015 that never seemed to crack 15mpg. 2018 that was typically a 16-17mpg truck. 2020 was a consistent 17+mpg average. 2022 dually that got around 15mpg. The new trucks with the newer turbos, 10spd and 3.31 gear seem to get a bit better mileage. 2015-2016 seemed to be a low point for mileage after they bumped the power from the previous models.
Posted on 10/1/22 at 5:58 pm to dbbuilder79
quote:
How does it tow?
How much have you towed with it? (Lbs, not frequency)
Neighbors new dodge is exceptional.
Like.i said earlier. Pulled his 5th wheeler to Colorado and back and averaged 14.5 mags
Posted on 10/1/22 at 6:25 pm to thejudge
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Pulled his 5th wheeler to Colorado and back and averaged 14.5 mags
No it didn’t, that’s just not possible
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