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Title: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2012, 07:13:55 PM: Torn between a 7.3L oil burner or the V10.
The truck wont see a bunch of action. Most likely hauling fire wood and a few trips east of the mountains hauling dirt bikes and sometimes a fishing boat.

My girl friend has the 7.3 litter F250 and it only gets about 13-15 mpg.
What can a guy expect to get in a V10.
I have a small block chevy with a 454 in it and it only gets about 10 mpg.

I heard the V10's get pretty good mileage.
what are Your thoughts on this.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: predatorpro on October 14, 2012, 07:19:24 PM: my dads f350 v10 gets about 10 to 11! my cummins gets anywhere from 18 to 23! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Rick on October 14, 2012, 07:53:38 PM: With diesel as much or more than unleaded,you'll have to put a TON of miles on a truck to make up for the higher purchase price of the diesel engine.

For a truck that won't get driven much,you'll probably never make up the difference.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: follow maggie on October 14, 2012, 08:15:09 PM: Have a buddy that has one with the v10. I think it's a 2009. It gets 9mpg loaded or empty, kind to the skinny pedal or hard on it.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on October 14, 2012, 08:19:59 PM: Have a V10 in my work truck. I get 10 with it no matter what. Loaded or unloaded.

The extra you pay for a diesel you make up for in power, fuel mileage and resale value. I bought a 2005 dodge diesel for 30,500 in 2005. I sold in 2008 for the same price. My 08 dodge is worth as much now as it was when i bought it new. If i needed a nock around truck i wouldn't hesitate on the V10, my work truck has all the power in the world. And if you find it for the right price you can buy a whole lot of gas for the difference in price of a new truck.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Huntbear on October 14, 2012, 08:20:22 PM: Brother's 2001 F250 Superduty with the V10 gets about 12 empty and 8 or 9 loaded with a camper.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Hunter mike on October 14, 2012, 08:23:28 PM: My Cummins gets rarely less than 17 combined unloaded (hills will knock it down a bit and of course towing the 8000lb trailer I get 10-14). About 20-22 on easy hwy driving. I use a V10 Ford at work and I think around 10 combined is as good as it gets. A nice enough rig with good power, but those 10-cyl tuneups are pricey (labor-intensive). Either will work if the truck will mosty sit. If you think it will get driven a fair amount, then go for the diesel for sure!
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: fish vacuum on October 14, 2012, 09:25:27 PM: Between gas prices and the spark plug problems, I'd pass on the V10. Google "ford sparkplug blowout" or "triton spark plug blowout" if you've never heard of it.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: fish vacuum on October 14, 2012, 09:27:00 PM: Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2012, 07:13:55 PM
The truck wont see a bunch of action. Most likely hauling fire wood and a few trips east of the mountains hauling dirt bikes and sometimes a fishing boat.

How big's the boat?
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: whitey on October 15, 2012, 01:22:17 AM: It depends whos boot needs to be pulled. Any where between 19 and 22 feet. Im looking at buying a 21 foot Olympic or Glasply. My little truck wont do it for very long.
I think I will just spend the little extra and buy an oil burner.
10 miles to the gallon is hard to swallow.
Thanks everyone for your input.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: MagKarl on October 15, 2012, 11:40:53 AM: I have both V10 and 7.3.

V10 is a 2001 Excursion, I've never broke 15mpg. Averages 12-13mpg. Towing my 22' travel trailer I get about 10mpg.

My 7.3 95 f350 is mildly modded, injectors, custom chip, intercooler, etc. Average empty 15-16mpg. Best ever was 2 tanks at 19mpg. Towing same travel trailer I do about 13mpg.

Even on the internet you won't find that many guys that claim 20mpg. I spend a lot of time on multiple Ford forums and my numbers are pretty typical. Don't expect more than 3ish mpg difference between the two motors.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 15, 2012, 11:51:19 AM: :tup:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: firefighter4607 on October 18, 2012, 10:50:12 AM: C-Money has a V-10 F-350 Reg cab w/ the 6 speed manual. I will drop him a PM to Comment on here on his MPG's.

Also I didn't see anyone say if they have a manual or auto trans. Also didn't see 4x4 or 4x2. That will make a difference. That also brings up the question of what are you wanting? Manual or auto; 4x4 or 4x2; reg, super or crew cab; and bed size? Each one will have different mileage.
If you aren't going to use the truck a lot of the time I would stay away from diesels. Also the spark plug blow outs only happened on certain years. Off the top of my head I can't recall what years. There are problems with every engine including a bunch of problems with the cummins people have recommmended above.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 10:54:10 AM: my '99 cummins auto 4x4 averages 16ish around town, 22 on the highway, and about 13 towing a 26' 8000lb trailer over the pass. :tup:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: C-Money on October 18, 2012, 12:10:36 PM: As FF4607 said, I have an 04, F350, reg cab, 4x4, 6 speed manual, V10. Empty, HWY & city driving, I average 13.5 MPG. Last weekend I pulled the 5th wheel from Moses Lake to Goldendale via Yakima, over all those passes, I got 11.9 MPG. My 6 speed does not do to bad for me, MPG wise. Plenty of power, starts with ease cold weather or hot, runs like a top. Whitey, my V10 plays pretty much the same role as you describe for your pickup, with me hauling hay, or livestock once in a while. I am very pleased with my 6.8 V10, and highly recomend one. FF4607 feel free to add anything I missed. Whitey, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2012, 12:26:32 PM: solve the issue with a 6. 0 gas chev 2500. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Bigshooter on October 18, 2012, 12:30:36 PM: I've had a few buddies with the v10's and they all got between 8-11mpg. I have a 7.3 and I get 18-20mpg with it. Just depends on if I keep my foot out of it or not.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 12:38:59 PM: just dont buy one of these POS!

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Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: ckr on October 18, 2012, 12:39:48 PM: Quote from: coachcw on October 18, 2012, 12:26:32 PM
solve the issue with a 6. 0 gas chev 2500. :chuckle:

I have that truck. I love the motor and the best I can get is 15 highway. 10-12 around town
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2012, 12:41:29 PM: Quote from: ckr on October 18, 2012, 12:39:48 PM
Quote from: coachcw on October 18, 2012, 12:26:32 PM
solve the issue with a 6. 0 gas chev 2500. :chuckle:

I have that truck. I love the motor and the best I can get is 15 highway. 10-12 around town
yeah but it's 5k less than a smoker and less maintance !
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Woodchuck on October 18, 2012, 12:52:40 PM: Quote from: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 12:38:59 PM
just dont buy one of these POS!

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Is that a 6.5?
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on October 18, 2012, 12:57:35 PM: My F-350 Dually has a 7.3L in it. I drive it every day to and from work. I average 18mpg. Over the road I average 24mpg.
On my hunting trip this last week. I towed my travel trailer up and over Hwy 20. I averaged 15.5mpg and never got below 40mph (darn corners) on the pass. On the long uphill pulls, I would cruise along at 50+mph and not even think about it. I now have just under 168,000 on it and besides the under valve cover harness connector giving me trouble once, I have not had any engine related issues. A couple months ago, my transmission lost all forward gears. There was not any failures internally, just the mid plate loosened up and blocked the forward gear fluid passages. I had it rebuilt anyways and the guy who did the work made sure that would not happen again. Overall I am very happy with the truck. I will never own a gas powered truck again.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on October 18, 2012, 12:59:56 PM: Gotta love Duraturd blocks. :chuckle:

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Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 01:10:56 PM: Quote from: Woodchuck on October 18, 2012, 12:52:40 PM

Is that a 6.5?

no, duralemon!

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Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: engelwood on October 18, 2012, 01:11:44 PM: I have the 6.4L Diesel for my F-250 - had it chipped and did some small modifications that are not to be spoken of...... :rolleyes: and I'm getting around 19 on the highway. Power is thru the roof. Running just under 900 ft/lbs of torque according to chip specs. Thing will turn a tire in a blink of an eye, so I know it's way up there on the torque factor.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Woodchuck on October 18, 2012, 01:22:03 PM: Quote from: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 01:10:56 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on October 18, 2012, 12:52:40 PM

Is that a 6.5?

no, duralemon!

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Wow, what was the deal there. I love my Max :tup:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 01:24:18 PM: Quote from: Woodchuck on October 18, 2012, 01:22:03 PM

Wow, what was the deal there. I love my Max :tup:

common head gasket failure :bash: first and last gm product Ill buy that doesnt have a warranty. Too bad, it was uber comfy and rode decent.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Woodchuck on October 18, 2012, 01:30:37 PM: Best thing you can do with gm stuff is get rid of that damn dexcool. It is the root of many evils. Mine however has green in it.
Someday I will tell you an ugly story about a gas 6 liter we bored and stroked and made a sleeper out of. :bash:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: C-Money on October 18, 2012, 01:40:06 PM: Forgot to mention, I run stock A/T tires on my V10.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Mudman on October 18, 2012, 02:29:48 PM: 7.3 is hard to beat. More power and alot better mpg. I get 16mpg just driving around town . Way better resale value too. Its all about the benjamins.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: whitey on October 18, 2012, 10:06:37 PM: FF4607 and C-Money,
Thanks for the helpful info. Im still torn but i think the Gas guzzler is the better way to go. I think Ford has the only choice in this case (Gas). I would love a Oil Burner just cant bring myself to spend the money for a truck I will use once in a while.
Thanks again, Guys like you 2 ( as well as a bunch of the other folks) are what make this a great place for getting honest answers.
Rock on fellas & Gals.
Whitey..OUT!!
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: C-Money on October 19, 2012, 09:19:36 AM: Right on Whitey! Be sure to post a pic of your new ride when you settle in on one. :tup:
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Fisherdave10 on October 23, 2012, 01:53:19 PM: My dad's '99 F-250 7.3L has a mild chip tune and a DIY intake. He gets ~18mpg highway. Oil burner? I've never heard the term.

Gas trucks make me sad. Get a Powerstroke 7.3L. They'll outlast the rest of the truck if they're maintained. For top fuel economy, get a Cummins diesel.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Special T on October 23, 2012, 05:04:51 PM: the 7.3 is just as much of a work horse as a cummins. I'm on my 5th cummins right now. My not so little bro was a ford mech. His shop truck is a V10 with a tool box and his personal rig is a 99 7.3 stick. The auto hooked up to the tranny is the root of most problems for the 7.3 get a stick and see if its fly wheel has been up dated. The v10 isn't bad just not the power and durability of the 7.3. IF it is motly a commuter and has shot drives then a gas is likely your better investment. IF you do more long drives and will pull more the deisel will treat you better.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: swalker on October 23, 2012, 07:54:47 PM: i have a 99 7.3 in an f350 4 door doelly. i get 16 on hiway and 13 towing. i will not buy another gas truck again. the power and dependability of a deisel is far better than that of a gas motor.
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Special T on October 23, 2012, 07:58:38 PM: is it a stick?
Title: Re: Gas mileage on the F250 v10
Post by: Mudman on October 23, 2012, 09:39:16 PM: Quote from: swalker on October 23, 2012, 07:54:47 PM
i have a 99 7.3 in an f350 4 door doelly. i get 16 on hiway and 13 towing. i will not buy another gas truck again. the power and dependability of a deisel is far better than that of a gas motor.
:yeah: Me too. Love it and never ever go gas unless something drastic changes.