2010 terrible mpg
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2010 terrible mpg
Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't have bought the 5.4 or V10? This diesel gets around 10 mpg and my old 5.4 got 12 13 and the fuel was cheaper! I need a way to get better economy mpg because this just sucks I thought diesels were better on fuel than this - O and yes it does have waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more power but still.
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my 2008 f450 6.4 diesel crewcab 4x4 auto with 60,000 miles gets 12.5 hooked up to trailer or empty. its 12.5 mpg all the time. its got a k and n intake only.
my 2009 f350 V-10 gas reg cab 4x4 auto with 15,000 miles with cakebox/haybed at best gets 9 mpg highway. 5 mpg when checking/feeding cows, All stock
Both trucks are amazing in comfort and in how beefd up they are in power and in towing performance. But both are horrible in fuel catch 22
my 2009 f350 V-10 gas reg cab 4x4 auto with 15,000 miles with cakebox/haybed at best gets 9 mpg highway. 5 mpg when checking/feeding cows, All stock
Both trucks are amazing in comfort and in how beefd up they are in power and in towing performance. But both are horrible in fuel catch 22
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I am also pretty upset with the MPG's
I have a 2010 and am getting the same numbers you are.
In Illinois they dont test Deisel Emissions so taking the DPF off seems like a good move.
Question for both of us? If we take the DPF off and then have to get the truck serviced,
is Ford going to flip out or will we have to put the darned thing back on before taking
it to Ford? Also, will a tuner be needed?
Thanks!
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It's funny how the parts they're using to produce better emissions, also kill the fuel economy.
Do like everyone else, get the programmer and the DPF delete and enjoy 17+mpg with your truck and a ton more power. I know if I had a 6.4 it'd have this done.
Put the DPF back on for dealer visits and emissions testing if you have to do so.
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Looks like you're lucky. Sounds like some of the other LMM drivers are close to what the Fords are. They will always be better (or should be) since they're a much lighter truck anyways.
https://www.dieselbombers.com/chevy-...m-mileage.html
Do like everyone else, get the programmer and the DPF delete and enjoy 17+mpg with your truck and a ton more power. I know if I had a 6.4 it'd have this done.
Put the DPF back on for dealer visits and emissions testing if you have to do so.
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https://www.dieselbombers.com/chevy-...m-mileage.html
Last edited by Mdub707; 06-01-2010 at 11:16 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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