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Hybridhunter
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Apr 23, 2015

Eco-Diesel out towed up Ike Gauntlet by BASE F150

ED - Ike Gauntlethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpcJJxhvPWU One of the worst they have tested. Like I said, even a base engine 1/2 ton, such as the Pentastar will cost less to buy and operate, and...
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ShinerBock
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Apr 23, 2015
Calicajun wrote:


Eco Diesel 14 mpg x 26 gallon fuel tank = 364 miles :)
Ford 7.5 mpg x 36 gallon gas tank = 270 miles :(



Ford 7.5 mpg? Where is your logic coming from? My logic is coming from the 40% greater fuel economy the Ecodiesel got over the 2.7L Ecoboost in the Ike Gauntlet as a reference. That would make the 2.7L Ecoboost 10 mpg with a 260 mile range and the Ecodiesel at 14 mpg with a 264 mile range. So what are you basing this 7.5 mpg off of?

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