Journalists Squeeze 34 mpg out of loaded Super Duty

[vtcntrctr]

Did anybody actually read the story. The "journalists" where driving only with the goal of fuel efficiency in mind. In fact the team specialized in it. They were fr#!#ng drafting the whole way.

 

[HCF]

I think that is BS. we have an '07 F-550 that weighs 14,800lbs going down the road every day. .488 gears in the rear end and we average about 15 mpg. We also have an '08 F-350. Never gets loaded, gets driven like it's stolen and averages 13.2 mpg. But, that isn't why you buy a pickup. If you're looking for fuel economy, you buy a car. In the defense of the 6.4, it'll pass everything on the road but a gas station.

 

[stuvecorp]

It's kinda bogus if they aren't driving it normal. I like the higher rear axle ratio and have been hearing good things about the new engine.

My 07 550 gets around 9 and it sucks. Love the truck but it kills me to feed it, I guess you either pay for the fuel or the monster truck payment. :beatsme