Thought I'd be the one to start the "official" MPG for the 3.2 thread. Try to post your numbers and note which rear end gear ratio you have. Also please note the total mileage on your van....
MPG for 3.2 Diesel Powerstroke Thread....
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8.9 in a diesel - my personal worst
Just got back from a trip to Glacier Park, Montana, pulling a Keystone Hideout 175lhs, which is about 3800lbs loaded, plus about 1000lbs of passengers and ice chests in the van. This screen shot is the drive from Ritzville, WA to Grass Valley, OR, most of which had a 35-40mph headwind. Van wouldn't go faster than 61 with the AC on (it was 93-99most of that leg, though it had started to cool off when I took the pic). Locked it in 5th and kept it floored most of the drive, though any uphill at all required the AC get turned off, and usually a shift down to 4th. Never gotten this poor of mileage in a diesel. Averaged 12.7mpg with 300lbs more on the way to Montana. I think my next trailer will be 7ft wide instead of 8ft...
I could not hand calculate mileage, though my experience has been quite good with the computer's estimate. Had to bum diesel off the mayor of Grass Valley as I had 2 gallons left and the nearest open station was over 30 miles away and I'm not sure exactly how much he gave me. Turns out Grass Valley's only non-commercial gas station is closed as the owner is in jail. Bummer for both of us.
Just got back from a trip to Glacier Park, Montana, pulling a Keystone Hideout 175lhs, which is about 3800lbs loaded, plus about 1000lbs of passengers and ice chests in the van. This screen shot is the drive from Ritzville, WA to Grass Valley, OR, most of which had a 35-40mph headwind. Van wouldn't go faster than 61 with the AC on (it was 93-99most of that leg, though it had started to cool off when I took the pic). Locked it in 5th and kept it floored most of the drive, though any uphill at all required the AC get turned off, and usually a shift down to 4th. Never gotten this poor of mileage in a diesel. Averaged 12.7mpg with 300lbs more on the way to Montana. I think my next trailer will be 7ft wide instead of 8ft...
I could not hand calculate mileage, though my experience has been quite good with the computer's estimate. Had to bum diesel off the mayor of Grass Valley as I had 2 gallons left and the nearest open station was over 30 miles away and I'm not sure exactly how much he gave me. Turns out Grass Valley's only non-commercial gas station is closed as the owner is in jail. Bummer for both of us.
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so far on a 600 mile trip I was getting 22MPH . Mixed use was 20
Black high roof extended 350 with duals and 3.2 w/ 3:73. Drove empty from El Paso TX to Portland Oregon and got 25.6 MPG. But, drove 55 MPH using cruise control. Loved seeing 670 miles ToE on the gauge after fill up. Sorry if you got stuck behind me! I tried driving 75-80 MPH but would drop to 18 MPG.
I have had mine for a year now. I have a 3.2l, MR, 148", 3.31 LSD, 12 pass. Mixed between towing (6x12 enclosed, snowmobile trailer 7.5' wide, 18' flatbed) and not towing, with passengers or without, with heavy loads in the back and without, city and highway, warm weather and cold weather (Ontario)
Average 19.93 mpg (or 11.8 L/100km).
Worst 14.85 mpg (when towing snowmobile trailer empty and could pull it around by hand... wind drag is a killer)
Best 24.89 mpg
Most highway trips fairly loaded with kids and gear I average around 21-22 mpg.
I have used fuelly to record mileage, and always do a quick comparison of the trip computer (reset it every fuel up). Most of the time it is very close to actual (+- 3%)
Overall I am pleased with the mileage, and for the past year diesel has been about 15% cheaper than gas so it's really been a win-win.
Average 19.93 mpg (or 11.8 L/100km).
Worst 14.85 mpg (when towing snowmobile trailer empty and could pull it around by hand... wind drag is a killer)
Best 24.89 mpg
Most highway trips fairly loaded with kids and gear I average around 21-22 mpg.
I have used fuelly to record mileage, and always do a quick comparison of the trip computer (reset it every fuel up). Most of the time it is very close to actual (+- 3%)
Overall I am pleased with the mileage, and for the past year diesel has been about 15% cheaper than gas so it's really been a win-win.
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I have ~4,000 miles on my Transit 3500.
I find that I need to go ~175 miles to Ford Dealer for oil change, and I am looking into changing it myself. Where would I find full helpful info on this. I understand I will need 5w-40 full synthetic diesel oil, an FS500S oil filter, and a drain pan that holds a whopping big 12 quarts of used motor oil. I would prefer a complete "oil change for dummies with 3.2 L Diesel" info, as it is new to me, and looking under the hood, hardly anything is recognizable.
I don't want to get in the situation of changing the oil and running out of room in my drain pan as I did on the first car I owned! Ran the oil drain pan over and made a mell of a hess! It was a 1953 Plymouth Hy-Drive I-6 (gas, of course). It held 13 qts of oil; crankcase and transmission fluid was all one huge motor oil compartment!
I find that I need to go ~175 miles to Ford Dealer for oil change, and I am looking into changing it myself. Where would I find full helpful info on this. I understand I will need 5w-40 full synthetic diesel oil, an FS500S oil filter, and a drain pan that holds a whopping big 12 quarts of used motor oil. I would prefer a complete "oil change for dummies with 3.2 L Diesel" info, as it is new to me, and looking under the hood, hardly anything is recognizable.
I don't want to get in the situation of changing the oil and running out of room in my drain pan as I did on the first car I owned! Ran the oil drain pan over and made a mell of a hess! It was a 1953 Plymouth Hy-Drive I-6 (gas, of course). It held 13 qts of oil; crankcase and transmission fluid was all one huge motor oil compartment!
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There's really not much to it. I typically put the van on ramps to get a little extra room under it. Shove an old hunk of ply wood under there. Position drain pan under and to the side of the drain plug. I like to have the van warm, but not super hot. I always wear nitrile gloves, as used oil is nasty. I think the drain plug is a 7/8" socket. But i can never remember so I bring a bunch down there with me. It's always none of them, and i have to go back to my tool box. Anyway, pull the plug, don't drop it in the drain pan while removing. Let it drain for a good 15 minutes. It will drip forever, but i usually let it drain while i'm getting my new filter ready and unboxing the oil. I usually put the drain plug back in and then crack the filter and let it drain into the pan. A good filter wrench, like one made by channel lock is a tool you will own forever. I recommend getting one. Removing the filter makes a bit of a mess, but it can all be contained in the pan. Spin filter off and try not to drop it in to the drain pan, thusly splashing hot oil all over face and forearms. I usually have the new filters cardboard box and a plastic bag ready to receive the old dirty filter.
Some like to prime the new filter, but i'm not sure its completely required. Depends on how slick and not clumsy I'm feeling. Sometimes i just dip my finger in the clean oil and lube the seal of the new filter and spin it on about as tight as i can get it by hand. Sometimes if i have half a litre of oil left over from one of my other vehicles (I put Kendall SHP diesel full syn 5w40 in my '78 firebird too) i'll use that oil to prime the new filter before i spin it on.
Next, I go topside and put the fresh oil in. I use a clean funnel for this, and with the Kendal product, it comes in 3.78L jugs so three of them does the job perfectly. But i always add the last half a jug slowly and check the level on the dipstick as I go. Just habit. Overfilling a modern engine is bad news for the emissions equipment. So don't do it. Before I remove the drain pan and plywood from under the vehicle, I go back underneath and give the pan a wipe and a good visual inspection of the seal to the block to identify any leaks. Mines leaking, BTW.
Lastly, get all your tools and stuff out from under the truck, and back it down off the ramps. Put your used dirty oil into the empty containers with a funnel on the plywood and dispose of it according to your local laws. I usually toss the filter into the box of oil when i take it to the dumps household hazardous waste depot. I believe it gets recycled into cheap quick lube oil. Or not, could be wrong.
Last step, take a selfie trying to look cool and masculine and post it to social media exclaiming you are a real man. Having a ridiculous beard is required for this step.
*this step is optional and I personally don't do it.
Some like to prime the new filter, but i'm not sure its completely required. Depends on how slick and not clumsy I'm feeling. Sometimes i just dip my finger in the clean oil and lube the seal of the new filter and spin it on about as tight as i can get it by hand. Sometimes if i have half a litre of oil left over from one of my other vehicles (I put Kendall SHP diesel full syn 5w40 in my '78 firebird too) i'll use that oil to prime the new filter before i spin it on.
Next, I go topside and put the fresh oil in. I use a clean funnel for this, and with the Kendal product, it comes in 3.78L jugs so three of them does the job perfectly. But i always add the last half a jug slowly and check the level on the dipstick as I go. Just habit. Overfilling a modern engine is bad news for the emissions equipment. So don't do it. Before I remove the drain pan and plywood from under the vehicle, I go back underneath and give the pan a wipe and a good visual inspection of the seal to the block to identify any leaks. Mines leaking, BTW.
Lastly, get all your tools and stuff out from under the truck, and back it down off the ramps. Put your used dirty oil into the empty containers with a funnel on the plywood and dispose of it according to your local laws. I usually toss the filter into the box of oil when i take it to the dumps household hazardous waste depot. I believe it gets recycled into cheap quick lube oil. Or not, could be wrong.
Last step, take a selfie trying to look cool and masculine and post it to social media exclaiming you are a real man. Having a ridiculous beard is required for this step.
*this step is optional and I personally don't do it.
Hammerdown, why do you mix brands of oil on an oil change? You should have plenty with three jugs of the oil that you're putting in the motor. Instead of putting a different brand into the prime of an oil filter.
sometimes mixing oil isn't the best thing to do.
sometimes mixing oil isn't the best thing to do.
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I don't actually mix brands. I put the Kendall SHP 5w40 Full Synthetic in two of my vehicles. The Transit, and the 78 Firebird.
SHP 5w40 is the highest quality product currently made by Conoco Philips.
To tie this oil mumbo jumbo into the thread, I noticed an increase in fuel consumption by going to the heavier oil. But that doesn't bother me at all.
SHP 5w40 is the highest quality product currently made by Conoco Philips.
To tie this oil mumbo jumbo into the thread, I noticed an increase in fuel consumption by going to the heavier oil. But that doesn't bother me at all.
Nordy's Mileage
We have the 2016 Transit 250, LWB, High Roof Van 3.2L 3.73 rear end Limited slip-(never again) W/30k on the ticker. Mostly freeway miles, and to and from work 20 miles round trip 5 in town, 15 freeway. 73-80 mph avg speed we see about 19-20mpg in the summer, and 18-18.5 in the winter. Live in WI, it's -1F today kinda winter. We don't see a huge effect of the wind, but I always feel we seem to get a head wind both ways on our trips! IF a trip slows down to 60mph avg mileage instantly spikes up to over just over 20 sometimes 21.5mpg. Most we've seen is longer trip avg speed 55-63mph 22.3mpg. GVW is around 6k-7k with most all miles, turns out carbon fiber bikes don't weigh much!
We have the 2016 Transit 250, LWB, High Roof Van 3.2L 3.73 rear end Limited slip-(never again) W/30k on the ticker. Mostly freeway miles, and to and from work 20 miles round trip 5 in town, 15 freeway. 73-80 mph avg speed we see about 19-20mpg in the summer, and 18-18.5 in the winter. Live in WI, it's -1F today kinda winter. We don't see a huge effect of the wind, but I always feel we seem to get a head wind both ways on our trips! IF a trip slows down to 60mph avg mileage instantly spikes up to over just over 20 sometimes 21.5mpg. Most we've seen is longer trip avg speed 55-63mph 22.3mpg. GVW is around 6k-7k with most all miles, turns out carbon fiber bikes don't weigh much!
I just picked up a 2015 3.2 350 HD dually in Salt lake City. When I took it for a test loop (approx 50 miles) the computer gave between 20-23 mpg. On the way out of town I fueled up at a place with a "winterized diesel" sign. I hopped on 80 west and watched the mpgs slowly fall all the way down to 16 (my calculations put it at 15.9) The temps across the desert were about 15-20 degrees. This lasted all the way till the Sierras. Back in CA and run through the winterized diesel and she seems to have settle into 19.2 mpg overall. Clean air filter and I was hoping for a bit more. Would a non dually set up get better mpgs? and with the extra room the wheel wells take up I sort of with a non dually was available. But with my homie hook up source in SLC this was the only option at what (i think) was a great price. 43,000 on it miles after I drove to CA
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350 HD 3.2 diesel high roof XLT LWB with dual rear wheels and the 3.73 axle ratio. I’m getting a solid 19mpg driving on relatively flat freeway at a average of 73 miles per hour.
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