Figuring out the fuel for this year - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

Dogman · 12-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Well this 6.4 bites. I had 75 fill ups. I purchased 1134.858 gal. of fuel at a total cost of 4318.35 bucks avg mpg 12.793. I see some BIG changes to this truck this new year.

On a side note.

I tried a test and was stunned at what happened. I filled up at Hess 40 cetane at the pump and put a haft bottle of cetane from ford in the fuel instead of what they tell you. Well the truck ran 100% better the DPF clean mode was maybe 10 miles and the mileage jumped from 11.69 to 13.92 city driving in one tank run. This is all hand figured too. I think really good fuel is going to be key to these trucks getting almost good MPG.

WD40 · 12-25-2011, 12:21 AM

I had to take a fast trip to Texas yesterday for the funeral of a very dear friend who died from Cancer.
The round trip was 398 miles and I kept it on 70+ and most of the time 75 and 78. I wanted to fuel
up last night when I got back at the same pump at a Wal-Mart near our home, but there was a Fuel
Tanker there, so I waited tell today and fueled up.
The Lie-Meter said I got 14.3 for the trip. Doing it by hand showed 14.6. I sure miss the 17 I got
when this truck was new. Merry Christmas to all.
Doug

rray32539 · 12-25-2011, 03:37 AM

It's not the truck, it's the sorry excuse for diesel fuel we are now getting at the pumps. When my truck was new, it was not uncommon to get 20+ mpg on highway driving. I'm lucky to break the 17 mpg mark now. Ditto on towing, I used to get 13 mpg towing my fiver, now it hovers around 9 to 10 mpg. I'm seriously considering getting the Ford cetane boost that the dealer service department tries to get me to buy every time I'm in there.

WD40 · 12-25-2011, 06:18 AM

That may be some of it Ray, but the Reflash they
did to my truck didn't help my MPG's at all.
Doug, Merry Christmas to all.

DaveBen · 12-25-2011, 09:00 AM

It is WINTER Fuel. They re-formulate the fuel, for the colder climates in winter, and it doesn't get the same mileage as summer fuel.

Dave

Tbar · 12-25-2011, 09:27 AM

I used to get a consistent 16mpg........on a long trip I might just squeeze out 17.

Now I never see 16...............

Tbar

Dogman · 12-25-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rray32539

It's not the truck, it's the sorry excuse for diesel fuel we are now getting at the pumps. When my truck was new, it was not uncommon to get 20+ mpg on highway driving. I'm lucky to break the 17 mpg mark now. Ditto on towing, I used to get 13 mpg towing my fiver, now it hovers around 9 to 10 mpg. I'm seriously considering getting the Ford cetane boost that the dealer service department tries to get me to buy every time I'm in there.

Ray,

Find a Parts Plus store. They have it or can order it in. Thats were I get mine at.

Stroked68 · 12-25-2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogman

Ray,

Find a Parts Plus store. They have it or can order it in. Thats were I get mine at.

Is the Ford stuff better than the other brands? I currently have some diesel kleen, its in the grey or silver bottle. I think its mainly a fuel system cleaner. What cetane boost you guys recommend? I try to put in some supertech in every tank when I fuel up.

Dogman · 12-26-2011, 09:21 AM

I use the motorcraft stuff because I get it at cost. But I have use the other stuff and have not seen much change in mileage.

BIG JOE · 12-26-2011, 09:59 AM

It would be interesting to know WHO makes the Ford stuff, for FOMOCO.

It might be marketed under another Brand Name, and probably..at a cheaper price ?

12-23-2011, 10:57 AM	#1
Dogman Dogman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: tampa,FL Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 2 Thanked 104 Times in 90 Posts	Figuring out the fuel for this year Well this 6.4 bites. I had 75 fill ups. I purchased 1134.858 gal. of fuel at a total cost of 4318.35 bucks avg mpg 12.793. I see some BIG changes to this truck this new year. On a side note. I tried a test and was stunned at what happened. I filled up at Hess 40 cetane at the pump and put a haft bottle of cetane from ford in the fuel instead of what they tell you. Well the truck ran 100% better the DPF clean mode was maybe 10 miles and the mileage jumped from 11.69 to 13.92 city driving in one tank run. This is all hand figured too. I think really good fuel is going to be key to these trucks getting almost good MPG. __________________ 2008 F-250 All stock so far...LOL 1999 Jeep TJ play toy on 32" tires custom bumpers by me

12-25-2011, 12:21 AM	#2
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	I had to take a fast trip to Texas yesterday for the funeral of a very dear friend who died from Cancer. The round trip was 398 miles and I kept it on 70+ and most of the time 75 and 78. I wanted to fuel up last night when I got back at the same pump at a Wal-Mart near our home, but there was a Fuel Tanker there, so I waited tell today and fueled up. The Lie-Meter said I got 14.3 for the trip. Doing it by hand showed 14.6. I sure miss the 17 I got when this truck was new. Merry Christmas to all. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet? Last edited by WD40; 12-25-2011 at 12:22 AM.

12-25-2011, 03:37 AM	#3
rray32539 High Tech Redneck Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nickajack Lake, TN Posts: 1,130 Thanks: 29 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	It's not the truck, it's the sorry excuse for diesel fuel we are now getting at the pumps. When my truck was new, it was not uncommon to get 20+ mpg on highway driving. I'm lucky to break the 17 mpg mark now. Ditto on towing, I used to get 13 mpg towing my fiver, now it hovers around 9 to 10 mpg. I'm seriously considering getting the Ford cetane boost that the dealer service department tries to get me to buy every time I'm in there. __________________ Richard Ray SSgt, USAF (Ret.) Life Member DAV In a campsite or parking lot somewhere in America Amateur Radio W4RLR "The Blue Beast" 2005 F-250 Lariat CC SB, 6.0 liter automatic, 4x4, upfitter switches, DieselSite coolant filter, Sirius-XM satellite radio, fifth-wheel hitch, Trifecta tonneau, clearance lights, rear camera, Garmin GPS, Yaesu FT-100D and FT-7800D amateur radio "Love Shack" 1995 Jayco Eagle 277 RBSS fifth-wheel, DirecTV with King Dome dish, Sirius-XM satellite radio, Sanyo flat-screen TV, rear camera

12-25-2011, 06:18 AM	#4
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	That may be some of it Ray, but the Reflash they did to my truck didn't help my MPG's at all. Doug, Merry Christmas to all. __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

12-25-2011, 09:00 AM	#5
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	It is WINTER Fuel. They re-formulate the fuel, for the colder climates in winter, and it doesn't get the same mileage as summer fuel. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

12-25-2011, 09:27 AM	#6
Tbar SDD STAFF/Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts View Photos By: Tbar	I used to get a consistent 16mpg........on a long trip I might just squeeze out 17. Now I never see 16............... Tbar __________________ 99.5 F250, White, CC, PS, Auto, 4X4, 3.73, NVK3, 4"exhaust, Twildman 4-position chip, 3-piller mt w/Ispro gauges, VDO oil pressure gauge, Amsoil Lubs, Coolant Filter, Racor445, Zoodad, TC Lock Up, Bilstien Shocks, Cab Lights Hooked to Turn Signals, Side Marker Lights Hooked to Turn Signals, Hutch Fuel Line Repair #1 & #2, Harponed Fuel Tank, Tymar HPX, Garmin GPS-V, Glasstite Topper, Rugged Gear Gun Mt, Procomp Steering Stabilizer, Fumoto Drain Valve, JNB Fuel Mod, AFE Air Filter, Kenwood TM-D700 dual band radio, 7902 LB Curb wt, NORTHTEXASPOWERSTROKES.com

12-26-2011, 09:21 AM	#9
Dogman Dogman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: tampa,FL Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 2 Thanked 104 Times in 90 Posts	I use the motorcraft stuff because I get it at cost. But I have use the other stuff and have not seen much change in mileage. __________________ 2008 F-250 All stock so far...LOL 1999 Jeep TJ play toy on 32" tires custom bumpers by me

12-26-2011, 09:59 AM	#10
BIG JOE SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CenCal Posts: 4,376 Thanks: 101 Thanked 391 Times in 380 Posts	It would be interesting to know WHO makes the Ford stuff, for FOMOCO. It might be marketed under another Brand Name, and probably..at a cheaper price ?

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