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- Isn't that what they do?
- "I agree, but moving 5 tons down the road and getting neat or at 18 mpg, is also pretty good."
Tank full to the TOP, drive at couple hundred miles or more then fill to the TOP same pump and HAND calculate? VernDiesel wrote:
The new 3.0 liter F-150 diesel would have swept the field. Should average 13 or 14 mpg for this test.
Latest issue of Trailer Life Magazine has the F150 3.0 towing a Lance 2465 that weighs loaded up for the test @6790 lbs.
They got 14.77 mpg towing and 25.64 non towing.
Towing was in the wine country in CA so not just a flat road somewhere.
Biggest issue with the F150 3.0 IMO is the fact that you have to get the Larait or higher trim package to get the 3.0. It's not even there in the XLT.Groover wrote:
Lynnmor wrote:
Groover wrote:
Ford does NOT require or even recommend Premium fuel. My own experience using nothing but the recommended 87 octane for over 100,000 miles, much of it trailer pulling, is that there has not been any engine or drivetrain issues.
This is a direct copy and paste from the owners manual:
For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer.
There is a difference between "best performance" and "you need to use it". I have never found the performance of my truck to be lacking and certainly have never felt the need to pay the price for premium fuel.
I think it would be worthwhile to try 91 octane and then make your decision. You may notice more power and increased MPG's. Then again you may not notice much difference
But without giving it a try you will never knowGroover wrote:
Lynnmor wrote:
Groover wrote:
Ford does NOT require or even recommend Premium fuel. My own experience using nothing but the recommended 87 octane for over 100,000 miles, much of it trailer pulling, is that there has not been any engine or drivetrain issues.
This is a direct copy and paste from the owners manual:
For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer.
There is a difference between "best performance" and "you need to use it". I have never found the performance of my truck to be lacking and certainly have never felt the need to pay the price for premium fuel.
I don't know why they even print manuals, when the word "recommended" is too difficult to understand, and folks choose to ignore anything printed, it is a waste of paper.Lynnmor wrote:
Groover wrote:
Ford does NOT require or even recommend Premium fuel. My own experience using nothing but the recommended 87 octane for over 100,000 miles, much of it trailer pulling, is that there has not been any engine or drivetrain issues.
This is a direct copy and paste from the owners manual:
For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer.
There is a difference between "best performance" and "you need to use it". I have never found the performance of my truck to be lacking and certainly have never felt the need to pay the price for premium fuel.Cummins12V98 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Ridiculous way to SUPPOSEDLY fill all their tanks the same. So take those numbers with a grain!
Three different drivers and fuel tank fillers, HMMMMM.
So people say Diesels are expensive to operate, REALLY??? 91 octane is well north of Diesel pricing.
Little trailer like that and they can't get over 9.8? Flat land towing like that I would get 10.5 at 33k combined.
But these trucks as a daily driver have a lot of advantages over your truck. Just a different tool designed for different job.
The discussion is towing. Agree they get better solo mileage. Did NOT buy my truck for solo mileage. Did not buy my truck for towing mileage either but it gets as good or better than anyone towing my weights.
I agree, but moving 5 tons down the road and getting neat or at 18 mpg, is also pretty good.FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Ridiculous way to SUPPOSEDLY fill all their tanks the same. So take those numbers with a grain!
Three different drivers and fuel tank fillers, HMMMMM.
So people say Diesels are expensive to operate, REALLY??? 91 octane is well north of Diesel pricing.
Little trailer like that and they can't get over 9.8? Flat land towing like that I would get 10.5 at 33k combined.
But these trucks as a daily driver have a lot of advantages over your truck. Just a different tool designed for different job.
The discussion is towing. Agree they get better solo mileage. Did NOT buy my truck for solo mileage. Did not buy my truck for towing mileage either but it gets as good or better than anyone towing my weights.Groover wrote:
Ford does NOT require or even recommend Premium fuel. My own experience using nothing but the recommended 87 octane for over 100,000 miles, much of it trailer pulling, is that there has not been any engine or drivetrain issues.
This is a direct copy and paste from the owners manual:
For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer.- The new 3.0 liter F-150 diesel would have swept the field. Should average 13 or 14 mpg for this test.
