3/4 ton truck gas mileage - what is normal?
I have a 99 Ram 2500 V10, it gets 12 maybe 13 mpg tops, while not towing. I have a 7700lb trailer I tow with it. I am looking to update my truck... I am aware that I am at the upper limit of most 1/...
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The numbers for 3/4 ton gassers posted here are pretty typical of what I've seen on other threads here and on Fuelly.com
You can do a lot better with a half-ton, if mileage is your primary concern.
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(although if towing 7700# I would prefer the HD Payload option).
Or, if looking used, a 2011-2014 EcoBoost. But check the Payload on the door sticker to be sure it can handle your tongue weight (and gear/people in the truck). Also, suspension/tires could well use an upgrade. Mine did.
The only way a 3/4 ton will match the unloaded mileage of these half-tons is with diesel. And when towing, the diesel 3/4 will likely give better mileage. But as a daily driver, if your commute has a lot of stop-n-go, a diesel may not be the best. They do their best highway cruising.
You can do a lot better with a half-ton, if mileage is your primary concern.
goducks10 wrote:
I'd look at a 2015 F150 3.5 Eco Boost with 3.31 gears. Rated to tow 10,700lbs. 2000lb payload. Better mpg for work travel.
3/4 ton gassers are going to eat a hole in your mpg wallet.
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(although if towing 7700# I would prefer the HD Payload option).
Or, if looking used, a 2011-2014 EcoBoost. But check the Payload on the door sticker to be sure it can handle your tongue weight (and gear/people in the truck). Also, suspension/tires could well use an upgrade. Mine did.
The only way a 3/4 ton will match the unloaded mileage of these half-tons is with diesel. And when towing, the diesel 3/4 will likely give better mileage. But as a daily driver, if your commute has a lot of stop-n-go, a diesel may not be the best. They do their best highway cruising.
