Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="PAYNE5757, post: 1471715, member: 28589"] I religiously watch the instant mileage indicator and drive with a light foot and minimal braking philosophy during my work commute that probably averages 35mph for 10 miles each direction and maybe 4 complete stops along the way. My truck is leveled on 35x12.50s with 3.55s and Im averaging 16.2 currently(indicated. My manual calculations have actually shown the lie meter to usually read ~.2 lower than hand calculated). Ive observed that at 35mph it will lock the converter in 5th and mileage dramatically increases. Same for 6th at 45. I have also observed that ANYTIME you can use cruise control, do it! Even when theres zero discernible seat of the pants acceleration while cruising with my foot on the pedal, there must often be more throttle input than necessary and the cruise control is far more accurate at maintaining exact throttle input because mileage increases on cruise. I honestly believe I gained 1mpg by utilizing cruise anytime it is practical in town(long enough stints without stops) because I was averaging 15 before I started experimenting with cruise. I know no one goes on road trips under 65mph but if you did, between 45 and 65 is the mileage sweet spot for these trucks and would likely return 20-26mpg..... but like I said, that's impractical. Beyond 65, the fact that these things are rolling billboards, in terms of aerodynamics, completely kills the avg person's hwy mileage. [/QUOTE]

Verification

Random media

Screenshot_2015-04-18-22-09-59-1

DSCN6166

08 mirror comtrol

2012-11-28_16-08-02_661_1_

factory 20's with 35x12.50r20 toyo mt

boat

Mini Maxx

20151111_135114

Latest posts

2000 f350 dually lariat
- Latest: Powerstroke Cowboy
- Yesterday at 8:30 PM
7.3 Aftermarket
I must be getting old… Exhaust is too loud
- Latest: Derkperk
- Friday at 2:18 PM
6.0 Aftermarket
T
B&W hitch and shock removal
- Latest: TexMac
- Wednesday at 2:48 PM
2017+ 6.7 Aluminum Super Duty
6
ISSUES WITH CHOATES WARRANTY
- Latest: 6.7powersmoke
- Wednesday at 2:12 PM
1999-2015 Superduty Series General
Truck slipping into 4th
- Latest: Sterling6.7
- Apr 25, 2025
6.7 Tech

Members online

No members online now.

Total: 783 (members: 0, guests: 783)

Top