Gas mileage

[Scott_AN]

Beginning of the year, looking at costs and what not. We started looking at our vehicles. Maintenance costs going up with older trucks or a payment on newer trucks. we had a little bit of an eye opener, we have a 97 f450 bucket and quick calculations were getting 5mpg. we never thought it would be that low, but this is the only gas truck we run. Our other 3 trucks are diesel. Were still waiting to get a couple more tanks through all of em before we get some final numbers.

Has anyone figured there mileage on the vehicles? What are some of your numbers? Are the newer trucks any better?

[alltex]

Figuring mileage is tricky. Most trucks have a different load on them everyday. Different drivers with varying driving habits. Hwy vs stop and go traffic. Then there is the "idle" time when the truck is working. Or when the tech decides to leave it running for 3 hours with the A/C on high. While they're doing an inside wire job.

I do know the new diesels require an additive to clean the exhaust. Not sure what that runs, probably doesn't break the bank. But is an additional cost.

If you're pulling between 5-8 mpg after it's all said and done. That's not too bad in my opinion for a CDL truck with a service crane or bucket attached to it. I look at the job cost: Labor, parts, mark up, fuel, and travel time vs the invoice price.

[arkmartin]

We just have a 99 F-350 with a V10, 5 speed and 220,000 miles. On the open highway at 75-80 mph we get around 11mpg. Got 12 when I baby it..... but I like drivin it like I stole it! I will always look at Fords when it comes to work. I know this will open up a litany of naysayers, but I like the guns Henry builds!