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Offline perferd

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Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #-1 on: June 15, 2013, 10:18:02 PM »
Going to be upgrading and looking at the new ecoboost. I know a guy with one who told me some pretty crazy numbers but I cant quite believe them. So tell me if you have one or a buddy does what do you or him get? While towing and just commuting...

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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« on: June 15, 2013, 11:06:48 PM »
I have a new one really can't comment on the millage yet. Less than 2000 km.

What I can comment on is, "You have Eco or you have Boost". You can't both.

Boost compared to my old 8 cylinder is simply amazing. There is turbo lag but when it kicks in hello.

Hope this help,
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2013, 01:11:57 AM »
I know a few guys that have them, they seem to be averaging anywhere from 16-19. Some tow more than others.  I drove it, but ended up with a chevy diesel.

I really like the 2014 Ram 1500 diesel. That thing is going to be sweet!
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Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2013, 07:05:23 AM »
What's a KM? ???
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2013, 07:43:52 AM »
1 kilometer is 0.621 miles

We are metric up here Pappy
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2013, 08:20:28 AM »
I have a 2012 F-150 Lariat and I get 18-19 according to the computer on the vehicle.  I do lots of city driving as well as hwy driving.  Bought it new and it has 52,000 miles so that is an average for those miles.  Never towed anything with it.
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Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2013, 09:18:01 AM »
Check fuelly.com. Real world stats there.
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2013, 09:30:59 AM »
Quote from: CDN Smoker on June 15, 2013, 11:06:48 PM
I have a new one really can't comment on the millage yet. Less than 2000 km.

What I can comment on is, "You have Eco or you have Boost". You can't both.

Boost compared to my old 8 cylinder is simply amazing. There is turbo lag but when it kicks in hello.

Hope this help,
There real world numbers of both turbo & hybrids drop more than conventional engines with normal driving.
Turbos especially because they are fun to kick in!
Diesels tend to come closest to their EPA numbers, but you have the initial cost & higher cost of fuel.
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2013, 09:54:08 AM »
Well I be on a budget no money bags here lol...probably like $20ish for me...I had thought diesel but thwts pretty heavy duty for ky needs and expensive to boot. The fuel is actually cheaper today being 1.19 per liter vs gas 1.24 per liter.

I can get a eco for $20 all day 11'+ but for a good diesel at that price we are talking 05'ish...



Commuter plus towing in summer of no more then 5k lbs...
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2013, 09:58:07 AM »
My hubby has a 2012 with ecoboost and is getting 17- 18 mpg. Pam ;*))
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2013, 10:16:06 AM »
You will get better performance and results with turbo charged engines at higher elevations. So if your located at a high altitude the turbo will be a good option.

But keep in mind that most turbos require premium fuel. The higher compression engines need higher octane. That will need to be included in your MPG analysis. What is the difference if your getting a little better mileage but paying more in fuel costs.

If your going to be doing a lot of towing then a Diesel engine would be your best option IMHO.
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2013, 10:28:00 AM »
Not to confuse you with options.....

I own the LAST Ford F-250 Crew Cab LWB with a 7.3 liter diesel. It is a mid - 2003 model. They then switched to the 6.0 liter ( which sucked...) and have tried 3 engines since then - none of which hae either held together long, or been reasonable about fuel consumption.

I get 17 mpg on the highway in the mtns, and 19 when I am traveling Interstate on flater terrain.

My point is - sometime the best deals are not the latest technology......"There is no replacement for displacement"... (old drag racing addadge 8))

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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2013, 12:38:50 PM »
I signed up on the Fuelly site. Shows F-150 and you can see some ecoboost results.

http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/f-150/2013
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Re: Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2013, 02:34:11 PM »
For diesel I wasnt even considering fords unless older models due to problems. I am all about the dodge diesel though, the onlyest problem I have with them is finding one with less then a billion miles on it lol. I don't know much about the duramax so cant say anything.

I won't be towing tons of weight but in summer I tow very frequently...like every weekend thurs-mon...
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Anyone with the newer f150 v6 ecoboost? what's your real life mpg?
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2013, 02:55:32 PM »
I have an 11 F150 with a 5.0 tried and true engine. Decent mileage and tons of power. I work in the automotive industry and have learned to stay away from the newer truck engines until they are at least five years old and real world tested. I know many people that drive 2008 trucks with a 5.4 and they are all blowing up now and costing a fortune. Just my 2 cents.
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