2004 Dynamax Sport Sedan 220 mileage
I purchased a used 22 foot Dynamax Isata Sport 220. It has approximately 42,000 miles on it. The previous owner said that he got approximately 12-14 MPG. On our first trip, we averaged 8 MPG. Does ...
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On an E350 and E450, There is one thing that can be easily checked, if you think your fuel economy tanked, or your power is reduced, especially if you recently had the radiator replaced.
Disconnect the oval air intake from the leading connection and pivot it upward. In the hole it was snapped into, inspect to make sure there is no obstructive plastic flap blocking the air flow. If there is, you have to lift that large plastic radiator shroud, fold the obstructive flap back, and set the shroud back down.
There was a recall some years ago where a line worker failed to fold the flap back, creating the obstruction which messed with power and fuel economy.
In getting a bird carcass out from our radiator, I removed the shroud and accidentally recreated the scenario. Fortunately I caught myself before I was finished.
In Pado's case, if he has the smaller V8 engine in an E350, he just might average 12 mpg because his motor home is so tiny and aerodynamic. But drop at least 1mpg with the larger V10 engine.
Disconnect the oval air intake from the leading connection and pivot it upward. In the hole it was snapped into, inspect to make sure there is no obstructive plastic flap blocking the air flow. If there is, you have to lift that large plastic radiator shroud, fold the obstructive flap back, and set the shroud back down.
There was a recall some years ago where a line worker failed to fold the flap back, creating the obstruction which messed with power and fuel economy.
In getting a bird carcass out from our radiator, I removed the shroud and accidentally recreated the scenario. Fortunately I caught myself before I was finished.
In Pado's case, if he has the smaller V8 engine in an E350, he just might average 12 mpg because his motor home is so tiny and aerodynamic. But drop at least 1mpg with the larger V10 engine.
