You're going down Dad!
My dad and I have a small wager that I can't get 750 miles out of one tank of diesel out of my Dodge Cummins dually. I was allow to fill my tank up as full as I could get it. I manage to get 35 gallons in it plus what I had in there, couldn't have been much. Then my father put a seal on the fuel cap, what a sad world when a father can't trust his own daughter. I've been driving under 45, windows up, and I even have my mirrors folded back. I don't used my brakes and coast to stops when I can. I've been getting over 24 mpg this way (no b.s.)
So feeling a loss coming on,He thought he'd be smart and send me to Indy for supplies for the shop knowing I would have to take the interstate and lets face it I can't get any kind of mileage on the interstate, but I surprised him and took back roads and smaller highways. It took me also the whole day, but I had good company and good music so it wasn't so bad. I'm still averaging 23.8 mpg. Sad thing is he told me it was a large load and I need to take the dually, but it turned out to be 2 small boxes, would of easily fit in my Vibe.
Right now I have 3/4 of a tank and 300 plus miles down. If I can get 450 miles by the time I get down to a half tank I should be able to easily get 300 with the other half. My mileage goes to he11 after my tank starts to get low so it's going to be close. I've got a nickel riding on this wager, plus bragging rights so SO I WILL NOT LOSE!!
You're going down Dad!
Love your little girl[8)][8)]
So feeling a loss coming on,He thought he'd be smart and send me to Indy for supplies for the shop knowing I would have to take the interstate and lets face it I can't get any kind of mileage on the interstate, but I surprised him and took back roads and smaller highways. It took me also the whole day, but I had good company and good music so it wasn't so bad. I'm still averaging 23.8 mpg. Sad thing is he told me it was a large load and I need to take the dually, but it turned out to be 2 small boxes, would of easily fit in my Vibe.
Right now I have 3/4 of a tank and 300 plus miles down. If I can get 450 miles by the time I get down to a half tank I should be able to easily get 300 with the other half. My mileage goes to he11 after my tank starts to get low so it's going to be close. I've got a nickel riding on this wager, plus bragging rights so SO I WILL NOT LOSE!!
You're going down Dad!
Love your little girl[8)][8)]
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quote:Originally posted by chollagardens
Then my father put a seal on the fuel cap, what a sad world when a father can't trust his own daughter.
So feeling a loss coming on,He thought he'd be smart and send me to Indy for supplies for the shop knowing I would have to take the interstate and lets face it I can't get any kind of mileage on the interstate, but I surprised him and took back roads and smaller highways.
[}:)] I guess jacking up the rear and spinning the wheels a few miles would be cheating.
This was not mention, so it's okay. But I think I have this one. I'm at a little more than a half a tank with 430 miles. I have 320 miles to go. He thinks he has me, because I have to haul a car tomorrow. But I talked my Granpa into letting me use this truck for this.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Cutiegirlracing
quote:Originally posted by chollagardens
Then my father put a seal on the fuel cap, what a sad world when a father can't trust his own daughter.
So feeling a loss coming on,He thought he'd be smart and send me to Indy for supplies for the shop knowing I would have to take the interstate and lets face it I can't get any kind of mileage on the interstate, but I surprised him and took back roads and smaller highways.
[}:)] I guess jacking up the rear and spinning the wheels a few miles would be cheating.
This was not mention, so it's okay. But I think I have this one. I'm at a little more than a half a tank with 430 miles. I have 320 miles to go. He thinks he has me, because I have to haul a car tomorrow. But I talked my Granpa into letting me use this truck for this.
WTG[:D] Keep us posted![:)]0 -
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Glad to hear that Dodge is what moves your GM's. Heck, you could up-rate that Cummins and give your Corvette friend a real tussle.
If you have a 3rd Generation CTD 325/600 or 325/615 and the higher gearset, I fully expect you to win that bet. Load will make almost no difference.
Your tank will hold nearly 40 gallons if you're patient. Speeds under 60 mph will easily return 20 mpg... Actually more like 22+ mpg. Take your time, be gentle, and you'll win that huge prize.
One note here... Winter fuel can be pretty poor. It's not that the truck won't do it, it's just that the fuel you feed it might easily drop you into the 17 mpg range.
By the way, I'm on my fourth CTD. I started with a '91 and each has been a quantum improvement from the last. I run a Edge EZ on the lowest setting and the old girl fairly dances when I hit the go-pedal.
Oh... An auto will do slightly better running a trip unloaded. Slightly better final gear ratio. The standard will do better pulling any load for the same exact reason.
Now... Dump those nasty GM's and get behind some real power. MOPAR!0 -
I lost I only manage 710 miles. It wasn't even close. It really sucks. I thought I had it. My dad is out of town maybe He'll forget the bet when he gets back. Or maybe I won't go over there for a few days maybe he'll forget about it.
Traci0 -
quote:Originally posted by Cutiegirlracing
I lost I only manage 710 miles. It wasn't even close. It really sucks. I thought I had it. My dad is out of town maybe He'll forget the bet when he gets back. Or maybe I won't go over there for a few days maybe he'll forget about it.
Traci
Well, you were good to within 95% of your claim. I know that doesn't help you win the bet, but in science we're very happy with a 95% confidence interval. I think you done good, and I think you should suck it up, tell your dad you lost, and pay the debt because: 1) getting within 95% is nothing to be ashamed of, 2) there is a fantastically liberating effect of being able to say, "I was wrong," while you're looking the guy in the eye, and 3) it's just the right thing to do.0 -
Heck, thats only 40 miles to tow! AAA will do that free, if you have hte plus membership.... 0 -
710 is still pretty good
Good job, you did the best you could0
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