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Old 12-26-2005 | 11:14 AM
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using aquadzilla on the 03 duramax/ally combo and yielding the figures shown
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Old 12-26-2005 | 11:29 AM
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Recently towed 8k lb travel trailer for 530 mi. averaged 7.5 to 9 mpg. though i was heavy in the gas 72-76 mph the whole way. this is a 05 ford PSD dually 55,xxx on the truck. - Andrew
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Old 12-26-2005 | 12:11 PM
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I just towed my boat home frome Chicago w/my 00 Dodge Dually Tbo/Dsl. About 8k lbs and got about 15mpg at 75mph.
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Old 12-27-2005 | 07:40 AM
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Wow this is some good info. I did not realize that the Cummins got such good mileage. I'll be making my purchase in the next few months and this will help.
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Old 12-27-2005 | 08:57 AM
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2005 hd2500 chevy duramax
around town 14.5
highway 15.5 to16
only 3000 mile on it
i hear adding a predator milage goes up about 4 to 5 miles per gal
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Old 12-27-2005 | 05:45 PM
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Just bought a 2006 F250 6.0 King Ranch FX4. I am getting about 18.5 MPG at 70mph unloaded hwy and about 15 combo hwy and city. I have not pulled the boat yet. What do you suggest I do to increase the fuel economy without voiding the factory warranty?

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Old 12-27-2005 | 09:26 PM
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I dont mean to question anyones results, but Sean H's numbers seem a wee bit out of the norm. I don't know the specifics of the vehicle, but I do know that the Edge modules will provide a false reading on the mileage computer on board the vehicle as will most aftermarket performance modules and programmers.

I run an 03' Dodge 3500 Auto Twin Turbo with a completely modified motor, and on a 6"lift with 37" tires, I am getting 16 in the city and around 18 on the hwy. These numbers are running with a performance cam which yields better mileage, and a Timing and duration fueling box.

My mother has an 05' 2500 Dodge auto and is getting 17-18 in city and 19-20 hwy. Her truck is bone stock and has 9k miles on the clock.

Both trucks are 4X4

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Old 12-27-2005 | 09:46 PM
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Troutly,

I like them but like my boats and my business I always want better. I guess I am never satisfied. You are talking to man who decided to lab a pair of stock props that were yielding 6% slip at 200 less max RPM.

Any thoughts would be helpful.
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Old 12-29-2005 | 03:57 PM
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but I do know that the Edge modules will provide a false reading on the mileage computer on board the vehicle as will most aftermarket performance modules and programmers.
That is a good point. A friend here at work has an Edge on his Cummins. The overhead shows about 3-4 mpg more than what he hand calculates.

I have a 2005 Cummins 2500 4x4. Unloaded highway I averaged about 19mpg (hand calculated) the last trip I took. Around town I run about 14mpg and that is going through about 8 traffic lights on the way to work. Towing I get between 12-14mpg.
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Old 12-29-2005 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lonestar382
I dont mean to question anyones results, but Sean H's numbers seem a wee bit out of the norm. I don't know the specifics of the vehicle, but I do know that the Edge modules will provide a false reading on the mileage computer on board the vehicle as will most aftermarket performance modules and programmers.

I run an 03' Dodge 3500 Auto Twin Turbo with a completely modified motor, and on a 6"lift with 37" tires, I am getting 16 in the city and around 18 on the hwy. These numbers are running with a performance cam which yields better mileage, and a Timing and duration fueling box.

My mother has an 05' 2500 Dodge auto and is getting 17-18 in city and 19-20 hwy. Her truck is bone stock and has 9k miles on the clock.

Both trucks are 4X4

Hope this helps
Corey
hand calcs, mileage divided by gallons, its not rocket science.... i have seen plenty of trucks do it plus my own..
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