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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-18-2017, 10:34 AM
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Posted By jcl
See post 25 in this thread. The turbo engine...

See post 25 in this thread.

The turbo engine is simply more efficient, and the extra transmission gears will also help. So if you drive the Ecoboost like you drive your 5.4 (ie same rate of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-26-2017, 09:26 PM
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Posted By jcl
My memory was jogged by the Car and Driver link...

My memory was jogged by the Car and Driver link above. BMW models have (had?) a fuel consumption correction factor in the on board computer. It was adjustable from 750 to 1250, and was defaulted to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-26-2017, 09:53 AM
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Posted By jcl
Many speedometers are designed to read high. ...

Many speedometers are designed to read high. Odometers are designed to read accurately.

The NA (SAE) standard is for a range that is +/-.

The Euro standard is for -0, but +10% of true plus 4...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-25-2017, 08:18 PM
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Posted By jcl
My 5.4 Triton in an Expedition made 230 hp. ...

My 5.4 Triton in an Expedition made 230 hp. Later 5.4 models made 260 hp. The Ecoboost 3.5 makes 365 hp. If you drive an Ecoboost to take advantage of that higher HP, you have to pay to play.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-25-2017, 09:46 AM
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Posted By jcl
Did you reset the mpg calculation at the start of...

Did you reset the mpg calculation at the start of the trip?

Apart from that, all on board computer mileage readings are subject to error. True mpg is calculated from fill to fill, measuring fuel...
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