Gas milage for a diesel / gas engine
Here's my request, I need people that own fifth wheel trailers to let me know about their gas mileage. I presently have a toyota tundra when I'm not towing anything I get about 20 miles to the gallo...
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Last truck was a Chevy Gasser, and I got about 9 mpg towing my fiver. Pulling the same rig with my Ford Diesel, I'm getting about 11.5 mpg (lots of mountain grades).
For me, the extra cost of the diesel engine package and price of fuel do not justify the cost for a diesel engine. My primary reason for purchasing the diesel was the extra horsepower and torque. When pulling a 7 or 8 percent grade, it made a huge difference.
For me, the extra cost of the diesel engine package and price of fuel do not justify the cost for a diesel engine. My primary reason for purchasing the diesel was the extra horsepower and torque. When pulling a 7 or 8 percent grade, it made a huge difference.
