Originally Posted by tx270
Originally Posted by horse1
Originally Posted by tx270
Pure highway empty I can get between 14 and 15. When I travel to NM, CO etc it does a little better.


What speed are you driving on the highway? Our Interstate speed limit is 75, and 80 in both MT and SD. I typically just set the cruise 3-5 over. IIRC at least one section of TX Interstate is 85MPH speed limit. If I could have a 7.3L gas 3/4 ton crew running empty @ 80MPH getting 14-15 I'd be as pleased as can be. I'm suspecting 11ish MPG @ that speed is probably a more reasonable expectation.


I drive I-35 almost every day at some point. Speed limit is 75, and between that and 80 is what I usually run. No, 11 mpg is not what I get at that speed.
With the 10 speed transmission I'm still below 2000 rpms at 80 mph.
Bill

Our freeway limit is 80. In my Dodge Cummins, the mileage isn't bad at 75 but at 80, the gas gauge needle moves faster than the speedometer needle.


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