Diesel Fuel Mileage Est.
Hello, I am considering moving to a deisel engine in my next truck. Primary reason is for increased fuel mileage. I tow a 23' travel trailer that weighs approx 6,000 lbs loaded. I know there are many...
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Big Katuna wrote:
You will never save enough to pay for the incremental cost of a diesel.
You'll pay more up front for a diesel and spend a little more on maintenance, but you'll spend less on fuel (significantly if you tow a lot) and will get more back on resale. In the scheme of what you'll spend on either truck, the cost difference is a wash. But with the diesel you do get the bonus of a far more capable tow vehicle.
OP, a ton depends on how you drive and what type of terrain you are going through. For a 6000 lb TT I'd bet on 12-13 mpg most of the time.
