Thread: Diesel MPG

I've been thinking about getting a f250 so I could pull my camper some other places other than from the lake side store at Enid to Wallace creek. Looked at a gas burner but that thing probably only got 6mpg

f-150 , 3.7 v6 , 20.1 pulling 1542 war eagle .

Originally Posted by slabin

well seeing that your wife wont let you take your boat to the lake cause the water so low were good on the ranger so wont be needing a diseal for that and if you cant take the boat then theirs noe reason to go camping i say stick with the car and save the money

Although that is true--I have to get something to pull the boat (and eventually a camper) cuz now everytime I go fishing--she is stuck at the house--it does save me money (she can't go shopping) it cost's me in the long run

Originally Posted by eagle 1

f-150 , 3.7 v6 , 20.1 pulling 1542 war eagle .

That's pretty impressive--even with a light boat.

I drive a 2001 250 w/ 160000 rough miles. I really work my trucks and it shows. That said, I will not even think of owning anything but the 7.3. I have a 2000 f350, 2003 f350, 2001 f250 and a 2002 f450. The 7.3 is the best engine I have ever run. Milage on 250 runs from 14-18mpg depending on load/speed.

Originally Posted by KDAVID1

Although that is true--I have to get something to pull the boat (and eventually a camper) cuz now everytime I go fishing--she is stuck at the house--it does save me money (she can't go shopping) it cost's me in the long run

One found at the rite price is a plus but a F250 gas burner would not kill you no more than you are gonna pull with it. I look at em used all the time and it is a major price difference between the gas and diesel, would take a long time to make up the difference unless you are gonna pull with it pretty regular.
As far as pulling with an F150 there is a fine line in what your are pulling and when you cross it it is down hill in a big way.

I drive a 99 F-250 4x4 with the 7.3. This engine is unbelievably durable. I tow 12,500lbs on a gooseneck 150miles a week and have never had a bit of trouble other than a recalled crankshaft sensor. I has 225k on it now. I run a 70hp superchip that adds 110ft/lbs of torque too. I get 17-19mpg depending on how I drive it while unloaded. FYI. when the tach gets over 2000rpm on mine the mpg starts dropping rapidly! I have a 745 war eagle and cant really tell the differnce in fuel mileage when towing it but it prolly weighs less than 4k. There are a lot of satisfied 7.3 owners and a lot of dissapointed 6.0 owners!

Originally Posted by Rees Guide

As far as pulling with an F150 there is a fine line in what your are pulling and when you cross it it is down hill in a big way.

That's what Im thinking about--I don't want to get something then find out--it was the wrong decision. I suppose a gasser will pull just fine--but can't go with 6 or 7mpg that's for sure