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joshpickworth
04-19-2013, 01:11 PM
I just checked my mpgs and i got bout 8.5, then I remembered I passed out in my truck with it running for heat last Friday night lmao
Ya it's hard to get any MPGs when your not going any miles lol
joshpickworth
04-19-2013, 01:33 PM
yeah I was like wtf lol
RhinoZ24
04-19-2013, 02:04 PM
I just checked my mpgs and i got bout 8.5, then I remembered I passed out in my truck with it running for heat last Friday night lmao
That could be your problem lol. There needs to be a switch to turn off like 4 cylinders when you do that. I know they have that Active Fuel Management now that turns off 2 when you get to cruising speed, but does it do that when you're stopped too?
joshpickworth
04-19-2013, 03:10 PM
idk that'd be cool, and I know the new silverados have it for highway, runs off of four cylinders, they definatley need it in a ford!
RhinoZ24
04-19-2013, 03:15 PM
Agreed
I don't think it's that great. The GMs don't get better mileage than the new FoMoCo motors that use all of the motor all the time.
RhinoZ24
04-19-2013, 03:20 PM
Exactly, imagine the mileage we could get with it lol.
That's not what I'm saying. I feel the variable timing is better technology for economy. I'd rather run less timing on the whole motor than have 4 cylinders shut off and just pumping for no reason.
RhinoZ24
04-19-2013, 04:03 PM
That's a good point. But shutting them off while idling would be a good idea for economy.
lee reece
04-21-2013, 07:24 AM
They not only turn the off while driving hwy but also alternate cylinders too!
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RhinoZ24
04-21-2013, 11:52 AM
Yeah, but does it do it while idling? That would be the real gas saver.
lee reece
04-21-2013, 06:55 PM
That I would have to research but I think they still alternate on a schedule that's programmed.
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Nope they run all 8 at idle for maximum torque on launch.
RhinoZ24
04-21-2013, 08:32 PM
Well that's good and bad I guess, good for power and racing, bad for mpg's lol
Technically there is no such thing as MPGs while you're idling. At that point in time it's more of a GPH figure since you aren't going any miles.
RhinoZ24
04-22-2013, 07:21 AM
Yeah, but overall if you use less while idling, you'll go farther on every tank when driving.
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