Motor options on a replacement tow vehicle.
I am looking at buying a newer possibly f250 to replace my 2006 f150. By the first look at the prices I will probably stay under a 2015 model. There are so many engine choices that keep changing. O...
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Grit dog wrote:
The 6.2 gets the same mileage as any HD gasser and that is subjective based on, well, all the factors that go into mileage.
3.73 6.2's both of em averaged 13+ mpg commuting/hiway/city mix.
Towing 10k+ or high profile, mileage was 8+mpg I'd say.
3.73s towed 10-14k lbs flatbed no problem near sea level, but used the whole tachometer unless I was poking around holding up traffic.
I'd absolutely recommend 4.30s for towing duty if you have the choice.
Yeah my experience with them empty as I have not towed with one but have a few buddies that do but the 4.30s def got better mileage on the daily commute with all the stop and go it doesn't take as much to get it going. Towing mpgs for my buddies seem to be all over the place from 6 to 10 towing larger travel trailers. Was just curious what he was experiencing withe the 5th.
