full tank mileage

theBoss said:

Just finished 1300 mile trip. Average over four days 17.4 mpg. Including 3 days around town. Shows 600+ to empty on full tank. Love it.

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BRAAAPTR said:

Is that the computer mileage that the truck says you are getting? or are you doing the math at the pump?
I had a 15 F-150 Eco and from what the truck says you're getting compared to the actual mileage using math at the pump were 2 different things. The truck always said you were getting 1 1/2 to 2 MPGs better than actual.[/QUOTE

That is truck mileage. I haven't checked it on paper yet. However, I have extensively kept records and checked mileage on several other Ford vehicles. 2008 F-250, 2011 Escape, 2013 F-250, 2014 Raptor, 2015 Mustang, just the last few. I can reliably get within 1/2 mpg of what the computer shows. I keep a log of fill ups and mileage so I can get a running average.

I filled up in Albuquerque,NM and drove to my house with almost exactly half a tank left. That is 371 miles according to google maps so I expect the mileage to work out pretty close.

Edit: 17.4 was the running average for the 1300 mile trip. I should have filled truck as soon as I got home to check mileage. If it took 20 gallons from half to full(should actually be less), that works out to 18.5 mpg on that half tank.

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theBoss said:

I always work out close to computer mileage. Maybe driving habits affect average computations? I can also get 1-2 mpg better than my wife on any vehicle. haha. Even just driving down the highway. I can beat her every time. she hates it.

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