I own a 2002 Chevy Duramax 4x4 ext cab 60,000 miles on her and was thinking of trying a new Ford with the 6 liter diesel engine.It is a 4 door 4x4 short box, auto. 3.73, 2500 and was wondering what kind of mileage the Fords are getting towing and empty. I am only thinking about doing this because my Duramax sucks when towing my 8,000 lb. 5 th wheel. I am getting between 10 and 12 mpg no wind ,flat land, I have tried 60 mph up to 75 mph and it still sucks. How are the Fords? I took both the Ford and a couple of Dodges for a cruise today and must say I perfered the Ford. Thanks.
Towing fuel mileage/empty fuel mileage
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powerboatr
living well in Texas
as of last trip empty,
running 75 ish we achived 15 mpg, which is down 1 from a previous run, (whole nother post)
towing see sig below we run at 11 mpg, 10 if i heavy foot it on acceleration . i try to stay at 70 mph but often i find myself going a bit faster unless i set he cruise.
running 75 ish we achived 15 mpg, which is down 1 from a previous run, (whole nother post)
towing see sig below we run at 11 mpg, 10 if i heavy foot it on acceleration . i try to stay at 70 mph but often i find myself going a bit faster unless i set he cruise.
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W4RLR
High Tech Hillbilly
I have a similar rig to the one you are looking at. Empty, 17-18 mpg average combined city/highway. Towing my 5000# boat, 14 mpg highway. I use Tow Haul mode when towing. Very happy with it.
Looks Good
Thanks for the replies, By what I have been reading it is looking like the 6 liter gets pretty good mileage towing, My Duramax sucks fuel even with my 2,000 lb boat/ trailer and excessories ,this is a 16.5 ft boat with a travel cover and everthing I just got 13.5 mpg at about 60 mph average, no hills.
Thanks for the replies, By what I have been reading it is looking like the 6 liter gets pretty good mileage towing, My Duramax sucks fuel even with my 2,000 lb boat/ trailer and excessories ,this is a 16.5 ft boat with a travel cover and everthing I just got 13.5 mpg at about 60 mph average, no hills.
Blackjack
SDD Junior Member
With my 2006 F350 , 373 gears and 20" tires with a 6liter I came get 18.1 mpg towing my tamdem car trailer, at 75mph but with a 9,000lb load it drops to about 15mpg.
RoyBoy
Diesel Dork
I get about 13-14 mix of pulling 7000lb enclosed cargo/ empty hot rodding, and about 8 pulling 30,000 lb gooseneck
powerboatr
living well in Texas
\royfordguy said:I get about 13-14 mix of pulling 7000lb enclosed cargo/ empty hot rodding, and about 8 pulling 30,000 lb gooseneck
i am surprised you not getting 30 towing, once up to speed you can let off the throttle and use all that momentum to coast
RoyBoy
Diesel Dork
Yeah, If it was all down hill, I'm sure I couldpowerboatr said:\
i am surprised you not getting 30 towing, once up to speed you can let off the throttle and use all that momentum to coast
Problem is you would be doing about 90 mile an hour after while
silverado3500
Full Access Member
You should probably check your fuel filter on the Duramax. Mine usually gets around 12-14 depending on the how much weight I'm towing, and 18-19 empty mixed city/highway. Mine is a 2002 3500 regular cab 4x4 LB7 with the 6 speed.