1st mileage check
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From: San Diego, California
1st mileage check
Our 4wd Crew cab 5.4 with a 3.73 axle with just 650 miles turned in 14.0 mpg. 60% freeway 40% town. I'm very conservative with the right foot.
Low fuel warning came on at 350mi. This is what I expected and I'm guessing it will improve as the engine loosens up.
No problems of any kind so far. I particularly like the quiet cabin. It reminds me of a big Mercedes out on the highway.
Low fuel warning came on at 350mi. This is what I expected and I'm guessing it will improve as the engine loosens up.
No problems of any kind so far. I particularly like the quiet cabin. It reminds me of a big Mercedes out on the highway.
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From: Albuquerque
Actually, you may find your mileage going down some as you get miles on the truck.
In my case I've gone from average of 15 when it was new to around 13 now with almost 8k on the clock.
Main reason is I'm exercising the throttle more now. Also, the weather is colder, so I have longer warmups and more grueling driving conditions in snow, and a little 4x4 now and again.
Of course, YMMV
In my case I've gone from average of 15 when it was new to around 13 now with almost 8k on the clock.
Main reason is I'm exercising the throttle more now. Also, the weather is colder, so I have longer warmups and more grueling driving conditions in snow, and a little 4x4 now and again.
Of course, YMMV
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From: Catonsville, MD
My mileage has gone down as well. I guess it for the same reasons as mentioned before but also the heat (automatically turns on the A/C compressor...at least in the lariat) hurts the mileage a good deal.