There are a good number of threads to read around here, some CTD specific (such as those by Diesel_Dave) and anything on trucks in general, second. Aero and gearing for changes, and improvements to driver skill (which links truck use/ownership to cars).
As to goals, one has to set them. I'd say an '05 CTD is capable of 20-mpg both for city and highway. I've done higher for both with my '04.
There is no magic . . one has to be willing to make changes in how one drives: how often, how far, etc, to accomplish the same work.
I see it this way: fewer trips to accomplish the same ends. And then driving those fewer miles/trips with greater skill.
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