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2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 03:16 PM
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I am looking at buying a new to me truck and have a question about the diesel motors that are out. I would like to hear your opinions on the 2012 f250 6.7 motor. If there has not been any motor work done, what should I expect to get for MPG?
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 03:32 PM
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Mid to upper teens depending on how heavy your foot is.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 03:39 PM
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6.7 is a solid platform - I think the 12's had a minor radiator issue but other than that I think they're solid. I'm no expert on them though. Depending on how the truck is setup I would say 15 is probably your standard average mpg
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 03:51 PM
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keep your tire psi near max run with clean air filters ; replace 5-10k clean map air sensor turn traction control off
you'll get 18-20 mpg (assuming stock tires )
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 03:53 PM
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keep your tire psi near max run with clean air filters ; replace 5-10k clean map air sensor turn traction control off
you'll get 18-20 mpg (assuming stock tires ) turn traction control off?
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 03:59 PM
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My company truck is an 11 4x4 F250 with the 6.7...it has ran great since we got them. About to upgrade though. I get about 14.5 mpg. I had them put bigger all-terrains on my though.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 04:00 PM
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keep your tire psi near max run with clean air filters ; replace 5-10k clean map air sensor turn traction control off
you'll get 18-20 mpg (assuming stock tires ) turn traction control off? I have to when I'm on sloppy jobsites. Makes the 4x4 worse for me. Get stuck easier.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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Traction controls cuts on and reduces engine power
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 04:41 PM
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Has been somewhat documented that turning traction control off while driving helps with fuel mileage, but its very minimal.
I would not run 80 psi in the tires unless its loaded. You MIGHT save on fuel although I doubt it over properly inflated but you will wear out your tires about 20k too soon.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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My 15 platinum gets 12.5 driving back and forth to work in Dallas traffic - maybe I should turn my traction control off
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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My 15 platinum gets 12.5 driving back and forth to work in Dallas traffic - maybe I should turn my traction control off Right there with you on my '15 'in town'. I can get 17-18 on the highway depending on speed and length of trip. Running the truck stock tires and no mods.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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My cousin has a 2011 all stock. He gets 13 mpg like clockwork on a 2 mile one way commute.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 05:50 PM
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I have a 2011 that started out stock and a few years later was DPF and EGR deleted. It got about 17 long term average mpg before and increasing towards 18 after the bypass. With way more power...
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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01/31/17 07:05 PM
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I had 2011 now have 2015.
If I'm not running low psi I get 16.5-17.5. I normally run 45 upfrount and 40psi rear on 35" and get 15
Only issues I've had with either truck is DEF pump.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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I had 2011 now have 2015.
If I'm not running low psi I get 16.5-17.5. I normally run 45 upfrount and 40psi rear on 35" and get 15
Only issues I've had with either truck is DEF pump. Did you have your speedometer/computer recalibrated for the larger than stock tires?
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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02/01/17 03:03 AM
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I had 2011 now have 2015.
If I'm not running low psi I get 16.5-17.5. I normally run 45 upfrount and 40psi rear on 35" and get 15
Only issues I've had with either truck is DEF pump. Did you have your speedometer/computer recalibrated for the larger than stock tires? Oops nope so probably getting a touch better then 16.5-17.5 at full 65psi
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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My 2014 Cummins pulls 19mpg on stick sized all terrains city/highway combo
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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My 2014 Cummins pulls 19mpg on stick sized all terrains city/highway combo I had a 2000 Cummins that got 20 MPG no matter what. Only time it got less was driving about 5 MPH in first gear in the pasture.
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Re: 2012 f250 question
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02/03/17 03:43 AM
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I have 112,000 on my 2012 F350. Ordered it new, hands down best vehicle I have ever owned. Less than $30 in repairs since new, and never had to go in a shop. I tow a number of large gooseneck trailers at least 50% of the time. I just reset the trip B computer for the first time in years and it had logged 13.0 mpg for the last 4421gal used (the miles on the trip cal is only 4 digits so that was invalid). I deleted it last week and mpg looks to be around 2mpg better, time will tell. I run a 30hp tow tune and the truck tows great. I had many, many Dodge diesels before this truck and now all I own are Ford's.
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