DIC fuel data inaccuracies

[Bonesman]

Miles to empty and gallons consumed per the DIC are really inaccurate. The other day I had this scenario:

20 miles to empty
20.1 gallons consumed
AVG 15.2 mpg
Fuel gauge read more than 1/8 of a tank remaining

The truck took 22.2 gallons of diesel to fill it. Basically, the DIC is telling me I'm about to run empty--when I really have almost four gallons remaining. Add to that, the DIC claims that only 20.1 gallons were consumed. The only thing accurate is the fuel gauge. Anyone else having these inaccuracies, and can this be reset to be a little more reliable? As it is right now, the information off of the DIC is pretty useless. Please let me know if you uave any insights. Thanks.

[BIG Laing]

Originally Posted by Bonesman

Miles to empty and gallons consumed per the DIC are really inaccurate. The other day I had this scenario:

20 miles to empty
20.1 gallons consumed
AVG 15.2 mpg
Fuel gauge read more than 1/8 of a tank remaining

The truck took 22.2 gallons of diesel to fill it. Basically, the DIC is telling me I'm about to run empty--when I really have almost four gallons remaining. Add to that, the DIC claims that only 20.1 gallons were consumed. The only thing accurate is the fuel gauge. Anyone else having these inaccuracies, and can this be reset to be a little more reliable? As it is right now, the information off of the DIC is pretty useless. Please let me know if you uave any insights. Thanks.

25-22.2=2.8 gallons, not almost four gallons. So really your DIC is off about 2.8-1.3= 1.5 gallons. Maybe its a reserve?

I have noticed the DIC is off about 1 gallon in my truck per fillup. But my fillups are 30+ gallons. This in turn makes my MPG average off by a little, but not much.

[Dieseldawg2010]

It is a 26 gallon tank. So his 3.8 is close to 4 gallons.

Mine will off 0.5 to 1 gallon at each fill up. 2 gallons off seems a lot.

[Bonesman]

I wonder if my 35" tires could have an impact.

[BIG Laing]

Originally Posted by Dieseldawg2010

It is a 26 gallon tank. So his 3.8 is close to 4 gallons.

Mine will off 0.5 to 1 gallon at each fill up. 2 gallons off seems a lot.

You'r right it is 26 gallons, wonder why everyone thinks they are 25 including myself. Still way to small IMO!

Originally Posted by Bonesman

I wonder if my 35" tires could have an impact.

I don't see how it could have an impact on your gallons used. It will however give you a wrong average MPG, as you are actually going slightly further then it says.

You can go to the dealer, and have them correct your speedo for tires up to 34.8", this will also give you better average MPG readouts.

[srthomas75]

Originally Posted by Bonesman

I wonder if my 35" tires could have an impact.

Hi, on a side note: how happy are you with your tires? I am looking at getting the toyo AT2 myself and was after peoples opinions.
My mileage seems accurate enough with regards to fill ups. I think that they program the fuel sensors to err on the side of caution. I've got a longbox and think the tank is 35 gallon [ as well as a 90 gallon transfer tank for long trips ]

[Dieseldawg2010]

Originally Posted by Bonesman

I wonder if my 35" tires could have an impact.

I am running 35" as well. Its close enough for me and way better than my 6.0l.

I think Ford's lawyers want some safe room in the calculation just so they are not liable for you running it dry.

[Dieseldawg2010]

[QUOTE=BIG Laing;3353909]You'r right it is 26 gallons, wonder why everyone thinks they are 25 including myself. Still way to small IMO!

Yeah I really wish I had got the 8' bed now. 35 gallon tank and I could close my tailgate with my Can-Am 650cc ATV in the bed.

[Bonesman]

Originally Posted by srthomas75

Hi, on a side note: how happy are you with your tires? I am looking at getting the toyo AT2 myself and was after peoples opinions.
My mileage seems accurate enough with regards to fill ups. I think that they program the fuel sensors to err on the side of caution. I've got a longbox and think the tank is 35 gallon [ as well as a 90 gallon transfer tank for long trips ]

Very happy with the tires.

[Painted Horse]

It's 37.5 gallon on the long bed and I have run mine empty and have first hand knowledge of that.

I find that my Fuel Used in the Trip-o-meter display is really accurate to what fuel I have used. It's rarely off by more than 1/2 gallon when I fuel up.