I'd call it more of an interest than an obsession. I've noticed E-10 gives about 1-1.5 mpg less but, I filled it twice today, checked and reset the overhead display, figured it's the same 1~mpg optimistic it usually is, and away we went. If it drops to an unusually low mileage, I'll know it might be time for an O2 sensor or something...
'05 2500HD Dodge 5.7L Hemi 5spd auto/3.73 SLT. 95k miles
ex '95 Cummins,'98 12v Cummins,'01.5 Cummins,'03 Cummins
'07 KZ Jag 28JFSS.
I do check my fuel mileage......but I don't turn it into an obsession.
When I was an OTR trucker I tried to keep fuel mileage up. In the OTR truck world 2~3 tenths adds up when you drive 150,000mi a year.
The main reason I check it in my pick-ups is not for the same reason that I was doing it to gain 2~3 tenths on the OTR truck, but instead it would help to indicate of a potential problem if you are out of your baseline mpgs.
I do however try to keep my trucks in tune, filters changed, tires inflated to proper spec, avoid jack rabbit starts, coast to stops, keep speed no more than the limit.
I mean after all, why would you not try to maximize your fuel economy......It just makes good cents.
I check the mileage on my F350 for a simple purpose...I don't need the F350 for towing anymore, but I do need it for hauling the ATV and deer corn and, and, and....and I keep checking the mileage to see if it is so poor that I'd be justified in getting another pickup w/o dual wheels and w/o the Tow Boss....
....so far, the mileage difference between a lightly loaded F350 and a loaded F150 is not enough to justify the $15,000 or so hit I would take on trading in the F350.
That being said, I have to get another putz-mobile to fit in the garage at work, so I am looking for a low cost gas sipper.
CRL
Temporarily (5 years & counting)displaced Alaskan
My Other RV is a 1946 PA-12
Not really anymore. The first year we were out I kept fairly close tab just to see what my range was so we didn't get caught short while boondocking. Now, when I pull in, I can quess how many gallons it's going to need and be within 2-3 gallons. I also run off the top half, doesn't seem so painful that way!! Also, always safe for boondocking longer if we want!
Ron & Carolyn
Sadie the Irish Terrier
Happy the Lakeland Terrier
From sailing yacht to land yacht
KE7BZC
M/V Lothlorien GO HUSKIES
mainetom wrote: Am I alone in not being obsessed with my gas mileage? My TV is a 2004 F-350, V-10, and I know people are just making conversation, but almost everyone, the first thing they say, is: "What kind of mileage you get with that thing?" My response is always the same: "I don't know, never once have checked. It's not good, that much I know, but exactly how bad it is I don't want to know." And that's the truth I knew its thirsty reputation when I bought it, and I know what owners of similar trucks are getting for mileage. I bought it to tow, and it does an admirable job at that. That's good enough for me.
Oh, btw, my daily driver is a Honda Fit, which gets us around quite nicely, but don't ask what kind of mileage it gets either; it's good, but exactly how good I have no idea, nor will I ever know. Calculating MPG and fussing over the results is not something I do. Do you?
Never check my honda, I know it is good. Never check my Armada, I know it is bad and I always check the Cummins just for tinkering purposes. It doesn't matter to me, I am going to drive it bad or good.
2008 Cougar 310SRX 5th Wheel
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 CTD
2008 Nissan Armada LE
I'm glad you brought up the topic. I used to check mileage after purchasing my truck new last year but lately haven't bothered with it. I figure whatever the mileage is that's the way it's going to be. I drive pretty conservatively so I believe I'm getting the best mileage possible anyway. Besides, knowing what the mileage really is may detract from my love of RVing. Ignorance is bliss .
Mr. Ed (fulltiming since 1987)
2007 Hitchhiker II LS Model 29.5 LKTG
2007 Dodge Ram 3500/6.7 CTD/QC/4X4/SB/SRW/6-speed man/Big Horn edition
I have no idea what the gas mileage is. When the gage gets to half I start looking for a gas station.
Linda B.
2009 29' Fleetwood, Fiesta V10 - The Big Bus
2008 Saturn Vue (Toad)with US Gear UBS
& Demco baseplate and tow bar.
Traveling with Robin(friend),Liz(cockapoo)&Buddee(cavalier)
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