Last passenger Econoline I drove (12-pax E350, 5.4) never topped 15MPG, and THAT was cruise control at 65, empty! Average was closer to 14 highway, 10 city. That was hand-calculated...the MPG readout is called a "lie-o-meter" for a reason!
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E350 Super Duty....18.5 mpg
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Originally Posted By: stockrex
it that hand calculated? the dic can be quite inaccurate at times.
Actually, the DIC is the more accurate method. It knows exactly how far the vehicle has travelled and the amount of gas that goes into the engine. Hand calculations are inaccurate due to the various levels of "full" when you "fill" the tank. With Fords, IIRC the DIC covers the last 500 or so miles so it can be slow to adjust if you start lots of highway or city, etc. I know I can "influence" the MPG used by the app on my phone by playing with the fill level. However, over time the DIC and the manual calculations get quite close.
it that hand calculated? the dic can be quite inaccurate at times.
Actually, the DIC is the more accurate method. It knows exactly how far the vehicle has travelled and the amount of gas that goes into the engine. Hand calculations are inaccurate due to the various levels of "full" when you "fill" the tank. With Fords, IIRC the DIC covers the last 500 or so miles so it can be slow to adjust if you start lots of highway or city, etc. I know I can "influence" the MPG used by the app on my phone by playing with the fill level. However, over time the DIC and the manual calculations get quite close.
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Originally Posted By: stockrex
it that hand calculated? the dic can be quite inaccurate at times.
Actually, the DIC is the more accurate method. It knows exactly how far the vehicle has travelled and the amount of gas that goes into the engine. Hand calculations are inaccurate due to the various levels of "full" when you "fill" the tank. With Fords, IIRC the DIC covers the last 500 or so miles so it can be slow to adjust if you start lots of highway or city, etc. I know I can "influence" the MPG used by the app on my phone by playing with the fill level. However, over time the DIC and the manual calculations get quite close.
Good to know! I am going to put my scangauge E on it next long trip.
Originally Posted By: stockrex
it that hand calculated? the dic can be quite inaccurate at times.
Actually, the DIC is the more accurate method. It knows exactly how far the vehicle has travelled and the amount of gas that goes into the engine. Hand calculations are inaccurate due to the various levels of "full" when you "fill" the tank. With Fords, IIRC the DIC covers the last 500 or so miles so it can be slow to adjust if you start lots of highway or city, etc. I know I can "influence" the MPG used by the app on my phone by playing with the fill level. However, over time the DIC and the manual calculations get quite close.
Good to know! I am going to put my scangauge E on it next long trip.
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