v-10 owners! I need your input!
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11-08-2009, 01:40 PM
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Amen brother, but yes the 6.8 v10 is a great engine, I love mine to pieces. I have done a few mods and love the power and sound. I didn't buy it because of its great fuel mileage! :-) I will be sending it to Kooks first of the year for a full custom exhaust (my design) overhaul. And just like FreekyFX4 said, they have no idea. They're just mad because they can't count to 10.
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Speaking of gas mileage, my f350 v10 is my daily driver, and to be honest, the gas mileage is pretty rough! I just bought it about a month ago and it didnt bother me at first, but it only gets around 8 mpg round town and 10 on the highway. Is something wrong here? Im not complaining, just want some input and think I may be in need for a tune up!
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No oversized tires, stock with good tread. And Im not sure what gears I have. nothing aftermarket. I even cleaned the MAF and the air filter is good. The only thing i can think of is maybe a tune up? it has 80K on it. Will that make a difference in my gas mileage at all? Right now i just went 187 miles on a tank and to me that screams, "something isnt right"!
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No oversized tires, stock with good tread. And Im not sure what gears I have. nothing aftermarket. I even cleaned the MAF and the air filter is good. The only thing i can think of is maybe a tune up? it has 80K on it. Will that make a difference in my gas mileage at all? Right now i just went 187 miles on a tank and to me that screams, "something isnt right"!
Yup! somethin' ain't right for sure. My truck has stock 33" tires and 4:30 gears and I get over 410 miles/tank easy - 350 miles/tank at worst (38gal tank). See your doctor quick! 
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I only have the 27 gal (?) tank but i know that i should be able to go more than 187 miles on a tank. I can go about 250 on a tank if its all highway. I know the v10 isnt great on gas and I dont expect it to be but does anyone have any idead what it could be? It sucks paying 65 bucks to go less than 200 miles. Would a tune up help? Any other ideas?
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It is idling on the rougher side I guess. But, will bad plugs affect the gas mileage at all? If so, is it worth the money to buy expensive plugs vs whatever autozone sells?
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That's what I meant - my mistake. Sticking issues?? like in valves?? - that's a new one (at least I have not heard that with the V10 3V) Know some folks that have alot of miles on their V10 3V motors and haven't had any 'sticking' issues...please explain
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