How Far Can You Drive? We Analyze Half-Ton Fuel-Tank Range - PickupTrucks.com
I did some research and looking at the numbers posted over at WWW. With 4 trucks reporting for the new F150 V-6 turbo 6 speed ,the average owner is reporting just 15. 9 with a high of 19 mpg combine. But almost all western states now have raised speeds on there interstates to well over 80 mph some reporting as high as 85 mph. Plus throw in wind speed and direction since most days the wind blows pretty heavy out west I will find it hard to see these kinda of numbers with a 35 gallon tank. To favor the new F150 again in your testing again shows how quick you are to justify going to V6 turbo's and aluminum skinned trucks,these trucks will never show the value of there design. GM,Chrysler will continue to build V8,steel made trucks with some content with aluminum. And with software changes and transmission refinements GM,Chrysler will bring the gap so close that to pick Ford F150 over Silverado,GMC,Ram would come down to just brand loyalty. Some time ago I read this comparison, after looking at the fuel costs, the 2. 7 EcoBoost, compared very well to the 3. 0 EcoDiesel as far as the cost to fill up. For my area, the numbers in this article are still accurate. Some of you mentioned the 2. 7 averaging 19-ish, this article reflects those numbers as well. Didn't think much about the 36 gallon tank when I bought my truck, but now that I have it I can't imagine going back to the smaller one. Towing is such an MPG killer, with those extra 10 gallons I can re-fuel at my convenience after coming home from a weekend trip rather than on the way back. It sounds like a small thing but when you're in zombie mode after a weekend of sun and booze, driving straight home is very nice. Source: news.pickuptrucks.com
