Go gently on the brakes. . There is no need for a mechanic to do any of this, you can do it all yourself and it really works. I no longer drive much beyond 70mph but actually keep it about 65mph. Last but definitely not the least.
On the highway, it would probably be a little better. . My 2004 Excursion has the 6. On a side note, my truck is the most finicky about what gas goes in of anything I have ever owned. In other words, you aren't but a few blocks at most from the next stop sign or light. There are, however, many 4-cylinder diesels that are more efficient than eithe of these for light truck duty. And its just getting broken in, should get closer to 20 once it gets over 10-15k miles on it.
The above figures are with the use of premium at the pump. Turn off your engine when you know you're going to be idling for more than a minute or two. And it seems every one of these trucks has it's own personality, so what works for me might not work for you. Not that it will run bad on different brands, but rather the mileage can vary widely if it gets a tank it doesn't like I tends to like the cheapest thing you can find. This in no way would I guarantee, but I would expect you to see similar mileage with the 5. I have an 02 F250 reg cab 2wd 5.
I don't think anyone can give you an exact number for what kind of mileage you will get, but knowing these things will help. Go gently on the accelerator. The 2010 diesel will not get good mileage. Try to 'coast' t … o a stop as much as you can. Go gently on the brakes. And its just getting broken in, should get closer to 20 once it gets over 10-15k miles on it. With the trailer on for the whole tank, it will be roughly 8.
On a side note, my truck is the most finicky about what gas goes in of anything I have ever owned. The gas I assume your talking v10 will get you about 9-10 around town and 13-15 on the highway. Mpg will fall with Sunoco every time. I'm really hoping to hit the 400 mile mark on a tank. If you have either of the … gas engines, I'd suggest buying Exxon - it would be cheaper! Not that it will run bad on different brands, but rather the mileage can vary widely if it gets a tank it doesn't like I tends to like the cheapest thing you can find. In other words, you aren't but a few blocks at most from the next stop sign or light.
Turn off your engine when you know you're going to be idling for more than a minute or two. Inflate your tires to the maximum allowed pressure. Focus on braking less while driving, more anticipating signals and tend to coast more when there is no need to speed up. The gas I assume your talking v10 will get you about 9-10 around town and 13-15 on the highway. In that sense it is a better choice for a pickup than the 6-cylinder Cummins in the Dodge, which is designed for heavy trucks in over-the-road freight service.
Mpg will fall with Sunoco every time. But they are… Super Duty applies to the Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550. And although it runs great on Chevron 87, it drinks it. Inflate your tires to the maximum allowed pressure. Remove any unused cargo from the box. If you want better mileage I would go for a 2011. This in no way would I guarantee, but I would expect you to see similar mileage with the 5.
It is specifically designed for light truck duty and stop-and-go driving. City varies, but is probably around 14 depending how you drive. Like that bag of Quikcrete that's been sitting back there for 4 months! All of that stuff and more could be working a … gainst you. I love my diesel Excursion. Regular cab, Super or Crew Cab? If you want better mileage I would go for a 2011. If you have either of the … gas engines, I'd suggest buying Exxon - it would be cheaper! My first questions would be, when was the last time you changed the air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and how about checked the air in your tires? But they are… Super Duty applies to the Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550.
All of that stuff and more could be working a … gainst you. That is almost entirely in-town driving since everything seems to be in-town now. And it seems every one of these trucks has it's own personality, so what works for me might not work for you. Clean and gap your spark plugs. Go gently on the accelerator.