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birdman127
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 Posted:4/7/2005 16:37 |
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Just got back from a 10 day trip to Florida and kept some notes that I thought ya'll might find interesting. Before I was to leave the cold for the heat I did the following, changed the oil(mobil1),greased the fittings,cleaned and re-oiled the air filter,changed the fuel filter,cleaned the throttle body and ran Lucas fuel cleaner. I also put Lucas in the oil change. So with that all done we had a awesome time.  I kept GAS notes, remember my truck is lifted, 12 inch wide tires and a bird cage on the roof and 4.30 gears.I went 2595 miles in 10 days spending $567.22 on regular unleaded.I bought 267.593 gallons of gas for a trip average of 9.69 mpg.  Now, before gasping for air i was on cruise control most the time at 80 mph in the center lane and being blasted by all in a hurry!!! Interstate 75 on the west coast in Florida I hit the speed limiter trying to keep up with the fast lane  Back to 80 mph and the gas flowed well.
1st fill up, 11.3 mpg md
2nd fill up, 10.3 mpg va, Nc
3rd fill up, 12.5 mpg sc, georgia
4th fill up,9.7 mpg local FL driving
5th fill up,11 mpg georgia
6th fill up, 11.12 mpg NC
7th fill up,11.11 mpg Va
All in all I am happy with the truck and got the mileage that I thought it would get. Cheaper than flying for 5 people. I will fly next time though 
PS I think the truck loaded with 5 people and loaded with toys and clothes hit the scales around 8500-8600lbs.
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2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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Posted:4/8/2005 07:03 |
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Welcome back Scott, glad you had a great trip!! Sounds like you got the ol Ex runnin great!! 
How many miles do you have on yours?? And how is that Lucas stuff?? Ive thought about starting to add some additives to the fuel to clean some injectors ect...Ive been getting some pinging under load, so I think it maybe time for another plug change. Thank you for all your info bud, I appriciate it!! I will have to keep notes the next time I go to PA and see what mine is doing.
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:4/8/2005 13:16 |
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Welcome back, Scott!
Road trips are a lot of fun in these rigs. I finally got a hitch-mount bike rack for mine so the wife and I will be taking our bikes along with us during the next trip. Speaking of which, I need to add this to my mod list in my registry entry. WOOHOO!!
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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rozett
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• Limington, ME, USA |
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Posted:4/8/2005 14:32 |
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Scott, I got a degree in engineering and had lots of math. When I was in school it would have been impossible to average seven numbers between 9.7 and 12.5 and come up with an average of 9.69. Do they teach some different math in MD? 
//bruce
2000 Excursion Limited V10 4x4
ART brakes, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, SD grille, V10 badges, Sylvania Silverstars, clear corners, and Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285s. |
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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Posted:4/8/2005 18:15 |
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| Quote: | | Scott, I got a degree in engineering and had lots of math. When I was in school it would have been impossible to average seven numbers between 9.7 and 12.5 and come up with an average of 9.69. Do they teach some different math in MD? |
I am no engineer and may have done it wrong I did total mileage then i did a break down per fill up. I may have crossed some numbers, they all looked the same after awhile. I will send you my numbers so you can double check my math......See, your never too old to learn 
I have heard great things about Lucas so I tried it and have no bad things to say about the stuff. I do know the truck started easier since the mini tune up and cleaners.
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
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