12.5 mpg
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thorn1968
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12.5 mpg
So I calculated how far I've driven over the past several weeks, my speedo doesn't work, and it looks like I'm getting about 12.5mpg in mostly city/rural driving. Does that sound about right for a 360 and an auto? Oh, and I only had the parking brake on for part of that!
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towtruckerfour
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Re: 12.5 mpg
I have a 70 with a 390 and auto. That is about what I get under normal driving.
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Why is it that the trucks are always the best running vehicles in the family?
Ford means "found on road daily"
70 F100 Custom-352 w/68 Highboy 4x4 frame. My play/project truck
70 F250 Explorer-390/C6 auto. My work truck
04 Mitsubishi montero-family car
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Mancar1
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Re: 12.5 mpg
Sounds about right. I have a 68 with 390, A/T. I get 10 - 12 depends on the way I drive. I have a Bump for the love of it, not for MPG. 
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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forrestbump
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Re: 12.5 mpg
I'd be THRILLED gettin' that kind of milage. I get 8 MPG loaded, empty, freeway, dirt roads, city streets... don't make no never mind. 390, C6, F250, 2WD with 3.73 gears.
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Sky View Blue, Ranger XLT
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
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Larry
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
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Larry
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thorn1968
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Re: 12.5 mpg
Thanks for all the responses. I think I'm running 3.25 gears and 30x9.50 all terrains, if that helps. 
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